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Patrick F McManus Books Shaped my Childhood

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

Spring is coming which brings with it the desire to get outside. The perfect time to reread Patrick F McManus books!

Capybara Spa: the Cutest Video Game of 2022?

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Reviews, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery, Video Games

Sometimes in this hectic, stressful world, you need to just completely chill out with a cheerful game about bathing capybara.

Vowl: The Game of Letters Gone Astray Card Game Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Reviews, Tabletop Gaming, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

I’ve always been a fan of word games. Whether good old-fashioned Boggle or fun little word games on my iPhone. Vowl: The Game of Letters Gone Astray is a new take on fast-paced word games that, frankly, I’m amazed hasn’t existed before now! Such a simple concept, but a challenging brain game.

Submerged: Hidden Depths Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Reviews, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery, Video Games

Submerged: Hidden Depths is quite possibly my game of the year for 2022. Yup, I said it. This puzzle game meets walking simulator is gorgeous and has a story that not only draws you in but stays with you.

Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture Card Game Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Tabletop Gaming, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture highlights the Mexican city’s culture of markets and crafts by creating a fun mechanic of crafting and selling and includes numerous variants to customize the card game as you like best.

The New Edition of Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest Board Game Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Tabletop Gaming, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

Any game by Stonemaier Games is sure to be phenomenal, but Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest went above and beyond. This game is addictive (in a good way) and sure to be a hit at any gaming table, whether solo or with a group!

Gnoming A Round: Card Game Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Tabletop Gaming, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

First of all, I love this game. Gnoming A Round is an incredibly adorable card game that is high quality and has thought put into every detail. If you like card games, this is a definite must-buy.

Hercule Poirot: The First Cases (Switch)

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Reviews, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery, Video Games

Hercule Poirot: The First Cases captured my attention simply for nostalgia’s sake at first but quickly drew me into the game. While it will not make my game of the year list, it certainly was an enjoyable way to spend 9 hours.

Rescuing Robin Hood: Board Game Review

by Elinzia The Crafting Rogue | Tabletop Gaming, The Crafting Rogue, The Geekery

Rescuing Robin Hood is a fun, fast-paced, cooperative deck-building game for the whole family! Can you work together to save Robin Hood from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham?