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Games for a Winter Vacation FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner Winter is in full swing. .. For many Manitobans, escaping to a warmer climate for a week or two in February has become a tradition. Destinations like Mexico, Cuba or the Dominican...
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In this episode, Olaf, Hilary and Benoit contemplate on the definition of a ‘Family Game’ and discuss their favourites.
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Benefits of Board Gaming for Seniors FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner One of the most wonderful aspects of board games is timelessness… For many of us, playing board games with friends or family is at the center of some of our fondest...
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New Year’s Resolutions FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner A new year has begun… For many of us, this is a moment of re-setting, reflecting and of planning for a new chapter of our lives. If you are anything like me, this is also...
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2019 in Review FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner The year 2019 is slowly coming to an end… The holidays are in full swing and soon we will be celebrating a new year with friends and family. It is the season of togetherness as well as...
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Games for the Holiday Season FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner The holidays are coming!.. Soon our schedules will be filled with events that bring us closer to the people we love. Families, friends and co-workers will gather to enjoy each...
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Escape Room Games FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner In the last decade, one of the biggest new waves of entertainment are escape rooms… The concept was originally based on a series of “escape-the-room” video games which are also...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner Life is a series of choices… Every day we have to make decisions on how we spend our time, money or other resources in order to best achieve whatever personal goals we might have. Of course, the...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner Halloween is upon us again… If you’re anything like me, you’re looking forward to dressing up in your favourite costume and taking in this festive celebration of the cycle of life. Happily, there are...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner I have always loved a good ‘Whodunit’ story or movie (short for ‘Who has done it’)… Prime examples of this genre are the masterfully crafted detective tales of Agatha Christie or the ‘Adventures of...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner Recently, I found myself at the airport waiting for my plane to board… To pass the time, I went to the airport bookstore to browse for something to read on the flight. Now, I’m not an avid book reader,...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner It’s back to school week… Children of all ages are easing back into the rhythm and structure of classes. For some, a new school year is reason for excitement. It’s an opportunity to make new friends,...
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The second part of Olaf’s conversation with teachers Joel and Jane about using games in the classroom. https://media.blubrry.com/acrosstheboard/p/content.blubrry.com/acrosstheboard/ATB_Podcast_Ep11-Games_In_Schools_Part_II.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
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FollowFollowFollowFollow More Topics from Olaf's Corner Board gaming is an activity that can fulfill our need for social interaction… Games can offer us an entertaining way to connect with family, friends or co-workers. Thankfully, there are a whole host of...
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Olaf has the great opportunity to interview TYLER COGHILL from Lion Rampant Distribution in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. They chat about the role of a distribution company in the board gaming industry and discuss games they recently played.