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How to Host a Murder: The Chicago Caper

Last night we had a few couples over for dinner and murder.

Well, no one was actually murdered in our home last night, but we did have a very fun time playing How to Host a Murder: The Chicago Caper.

The How to Host a Murder games are a series of games that hit the game scene in the 1980’s. They’re murder-mystery, role-playing games where players take on the roles of potential murder suspects. Everyone arrives dressed, and in character, for a fun night of intrigue and accusations.

The few times we’ve played a How to Host a Murder game, we’ve had a great time. And last night was no exception.

October 26, 2014November 6, 2014 Trent 76 Comments

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Called to Serve!

We’re so excited today that we can’t help but share our happy family news…

Our oldest son Trevor has been called to serve a church mission in WHEREVER!

This year we’ve written a couple times about the changing family dynamics as kids start to leave home. It’s a new and exciting time in our family.

The first to leave is always a new experience. Even though Trevor left for a semester at college recently, we’ve been able to see him often for family activities or college football game days. But leaving on a 2 year mission is a different story altogether.

October 22, 2014October 31, 2014 Trent 10 Comments

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Timeline: Americana – putting history in order

Asmodee recently released a new card set in the series, Timeline: Americana, that’s specific to America’s history and pop culture – adding another fun challenge to the Timeline series.

How well do you know your American pop culture events?

Which came first:
* “The Twilight Zone” premiers on television or the first skateboard is sold?
* Opening of the Guggenheim Museum or the Opening of the Pentagon?
* M&M’s Candy first sold or Barbie’s first appearance?
* Founding of the city of Hollywood or the Process for making peanut butter patented?

I’m sure you’d love to know the answers, but we’re not going to spill those beans.

October 17, 2014April 27, 2016 Trent 3 Comments

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Great 5-Player Board Games

“We are looking for fun, quick games to play as part of family home evening. Like everyone, we have a lot of commitments so sometimes we don’t start until late. But I would like to end it with a fun game. Our children are 2 boys, 12 and 15, and a 14 year old girl. What is your favorite, QUICK (15-20 min or less), board or card game?”

While responding to her request, I realized it would make a great list for readers worldwide.

There are many great card games and board games that are well suited for 4 players.
But what about 5 players?

October 12, 2014March 31, 2017 Trent 4 Comments

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For Sale – Property flipping fun for everyone

Are your kids great investors?
Do they like to buy low and sell high?
Can they flip a property for a great profit?

The great news is that your kids don’t have to know anything about investing or Real Estate to enjoy playing For Sale.

Instead, For Sale is a great family card game that’s simple to understand and fun to play.

October 6, 2014November 2, 2016 Trent 0 Comments

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Gaming helps Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

This year I, dad, am joining in the Extra Life event and I’d love your support!

It’s no Ice Bucket challenge, so you won’t see a video of me dumping water on me head.

Instead it’s a drive to help Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. All the money raised for Extra Life 2014 will go directly to a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

September 30, 2014October 12, 2014 Trent 1 Comment

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Coup – a fun, quick, bluffing game

It’s a game full of bluffing, guessing, eliminating other players, trying to be the last one standing, and it can be played in under 10 minutes – leaving plenty of time for multiple rematches.

Because you’ll definitely want to play again.

September 27, 2014March 30, 2016 Trent 0 Comments

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Are you quick enough for Ratuki?

Ratuki is extremely simple to play.

It’s all about being quick to place and collect cards. The more you collect, the more points you get. And the first player to 100 points (over several rounds) wins the game.