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The official magazine for TIPsters in 7th–10th grade

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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...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: board game, review

Special Summer 2020 Issue

July 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bored? Tired of being trapped at home? Looking for something different to do this summer? Look no further! In this special issue of Insights, we bring you 30 things you can do to make the most of your remaining summer days, including both low-tech and high-tech options! Try … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Hands On Tagged With: art, baking, board game, COVID-19, dogs, film, filmmaking, museums, podcasts, space, summer, travel, trivia, writing

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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TIP Tries: Azul

November 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Azul Plan B Games / Next Move Games, $39.99 Ages 8+ In Azul, you're an artisan, decorating the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora with beautiful ceramic tiles, just like the Moorish tiles used in Portugal. But really, this board game for two to four people is all about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: board game, logic & patterns, tip tries

TIP Tries: Evolution

October 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

Evolution North Star Games, $39.99 Ages 12+ Board games are great at combining education and fun, and Evolution is a terrific example of why. This card game gives two to six players a chance to take part in natural selection, helping their species evolve over time. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: board game, protecting the natural world, science, tip tries

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