Varmints!: a Game About Eating Trash

Varmints! is a game of competition between two rowdy groups of critters. The prize? Trash! Sweet, kind of stinky, trash! To quote the packaging: β€œWhile the sun is high, fill three alleys with hungry varmints and prepare to defend your stash of trash. Each kind of critter has its own unique tricks to outmaneuver your opponent’s pests. When night falls, it’s time to feast! Call … Continue reading Varmints!: a Game About Eating Trash

8 pokemon that I’d eat (from Gen 2)

PokΓ©mon creature designs have always been one of my favorite creature designs. They blend tough, cute, odd, and slightly edible. I’ve discussed various creatures I’d like to eat in the past, such as Tyranids and PokΓ©mon from Gen 1, but after watching Delicious in Dungeon I felt the need to write about it again. Delicious in Dungeon is an anime involving a group of adventurers … Continue reading 8 pokemon that I’d eat (from Gen 2)

Hygiene, Local Game Stores, and Hobby events

This is a touchy topic that doesn’t aim to shame anyone, but it’s a good topic to discuss because I received quite a few anonymous confessions about this. Keeping up and maintaining personal hygiene is important when it comes to visiting hobby stores or attending events. Many people may not want to shop or attend events that are pungent. I have a high tolerance to … Continue reading Hygiene, Local Game Stores, and Hobby events

MetaZoo has officially shut down

MetaZoo is, or was, a trading card game based on cryptids that came out in 2020. Much like Pokemon you can collect and bond with “beasties” (what they called cryptids and other folklore creatures). I remember finding out about MetaZoo during the Pandemic. I was looking forward to it. It’s cryptid-themed. I joined the discord in high hopes and kept an eye on it hoping … Continue reading MetaZoo has officially shut down