“Robot Quest Arena” was one of Jack’s favourite games we played at the UK Games Expo, and we’ve had it out several times over the summer. Back when I tried it at the Expo, I somehow decided it was...
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Matthew Bailey
Minecraft Chess
Game 65# and the penultimate game of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is the inventively titled “Minecraft Chess Set – Overworld Heroes vs. Hostile Mobs” played by Jack(9) and Toby(6)...
Dead by Daylight
Disclaimer: Today’s game contains a mature horror-based theme and some mature-based visuals. I am including it here because underneath the visuals its oddly family friendly.Game 59 of the “Now & Then...
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
As we hit game number 56 I have matched last year’s record and I still have a handful of games left to talk about before the end of Summer! Having reviewed the disappointing “The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The...
The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel
Game 55 of the “Now and Then Summer Marathon” is “The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel” played with Jack(9).“Quacks of Quedlinburg” was one of the first games I reviewed when I started...
Bad Bones
Game 52 of the “Now and Then Summer Marathon” is “Bad Bones” played with Toby(6) Bad Bones is a tower defence game, similar in style to “Castle Panic,” which is often recommended in...
Expeditions
A few times this summer, I have covered games that are complex, as my children start to branch out into more intricate games, especially with Jack. Today is going to continue along the theme that we explored with...
Paper Dungeons
Game 48 of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is “Paper Dungeons” played with Toby(6) and Jack(9) “Paper Dungeons” is a roll-and-write adventure game affectionately described...
HotShot Pickleball – Preview
Game 46 of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is “HotShot Pickleball” played with Toby(6) and Jack(9) “Hot Shot Pickleball” can best be described as a card-based, arena-style...
Nemesis
Game 38 of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” – “Nemesis” played with Toby(6) and Jack (9). Nemesis was the 36th game I covered with Jack making this the 5th “then” game...