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 believed to be the source of its name. Early renditions of the live escape room experience...

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 challenge is that all of our basic resources are limited; there are...

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 many board games featuring ‘the darker side of things’ as their...

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 Sherlock Holmes’, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The basic concept of a...

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, I don’t keep up with what’s popular, and I wasn’t looking for...

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, learn new things and navigate new social environments. However,...

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 game titles designed to facilitate almost any group size, from...

Why do we like awards shows so much?... Whether it’s the Oscars, Grammys or Junos, most of us are eager to take in the spectacle of couture and celebrity surrounding these ceremonies. Personally, I’m less interested in the fashion and glamour of the red carpet and...

Do you remember the day you played your first board game?... If you’re having a difficult time remembering, it’s probably because your first experience with a board game was in your early childhood. Like most people, I was introduced to games as a child. I remember...

Most of us have a competitive streak... Traditionally speaking, the standard goal of game play has been to meet a challenge or an opponent and, using wits, cunning or strength, emerge victorious. Games are a rehearsal for life, so to speak. The beauty of board games...

Summer is here, Manitoba! Our province will soon be celebrating the warm weather with outdoor festivals like the Winnipeg Folk Festival or Winnipeg Fringe Festival, just to name a few. We’ll be hanging out with friends or family, soaking in the sunshine and relaxing...