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TIP Tries: GeoGuessr

October 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

GeoGuessr is—you guessed it!—a geography game that involves making (educated) guesses. It has been around since 2013, but, unlike a lot of other "freemium" online games, it has stood the test of time well. Here's how the gameplay works: You're dropped into a random Google … [Read more...]

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TIP Tries: What Came First?

October 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Which Came First?: The invention of the Rubik's Cube or the birth of Oprah Winfrey?The Arc de Triomphe or Vincent van Gogh's painting Roses?Elton John's album Greatest Hits 1970–2002 or the invention of the Blu-ray disc? The faster you can answer these questions, the more … [Read more...]

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Review: Marvel Cinematic Universe

October 14, 2020 1 Comment

A few years ago, I remember everyone started talking about Avengers Endgame. I knew that this was some superhero series with all the known superheroes like Spiderman, Ironman, and Captain America. Other than that, I had no idea what it was. I remember a kid asking me, "I … [Read more...]

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Review: Stratego

August 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Stratego Ages 8+ This review was submitted by Varun Mukund, an eighth grader from Texas. Stratego is an interactive and intriguing board game that, as the name conveys, requires strategy and precision. It is a relatively quick board game that, at max (in very extreme … [Read more...]

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TIP Tries: Bosk

March 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bosk: A Game of Majestic Trees and Falling Leaves Floodgate Games, $44.95 2–4 players / Ages 13+ The word "bosk" means a thicket, or a dense, small growth of trees. The game Bosk means spending 30–45 minutes strategically placing cardboard trees and leaves on a game … [Read more...]

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