by Ellie Dix | Oct 14, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play
This blog post is an extract from The Board Game Family: Reclaim your children from the screen. Games do not need to be restricted to the table. Weave elements of friendly competition throughout other aspects of family life to increase engagement and draw everyone...
by Ellie Dix | Sep 23, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play
Hex is a deceptively simple but surprisingly strategic game for two players. It’s easy to learn and quick to play, but be prepared for multiple plays as you dive into the intricacies of the game. Preparation You need a Hex board, which you can download and print...
by Ellie Dix | Sep 16, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play, Stories from my board game family
I was a very lucky child. I lived with my granny all through my childhood. She had her own granny flat with a separate entrance but an interconnecting door from our dining room – and later, after the obligatory 1980s extension – from the conservatory. But...
by Ellie Dix | Jul 29, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play
Quick Links Introduction: Tense and puzzly How to Play Brigadier Thoughts about the game ‘How to play’ Video Get your free game Other great Family Games Introduction: Tense and puzzly Brigadier is an outstanding two-player card game. It’s packed with...
by Ellie Dix | Jul 1, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play
Quick Links Introduction: An interesting puzzle How to Play Midshipman Thoughts about the game ‘How to play’ Video Get your free game Other great Family Games Introduction: An interesting puzzle Midshipman is a patience game – a card game for one...
by Ellie Dix | Jun 3, 2021 | Games and Puzzles to Play
Quick Links Introduction: Speed slapping How to Play Spit (Slam) Thoughts about the game ‘How to play’ Video Get your free game Other great Family Games Introduction: Speed slapping Slam, which is also as Spit, is a speed game for two players. To succeed,...
