If you’ve ever played a board game against a little kid you’re aware that the rules you know are not actually the rules your miniature opponent plans on following. No, they’ve devised new rules, rules that make it fairly impossible for you to win. The Boardgame Remix Kit does the same thing minus the lack ... continue reading
Most guys enjoy playing cards. It’s why a poker set for the holidays is like giving a woman a piece of jewelry – it just seems like a safe bet. If you’re already inundated with chain store briefcase poker sets and you want something more unique for your card playing needs, check out these NYC Playing Cards ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
Gambling isn't always about the money. Most of the time it's more about being able to escape from the daily grind. You know, kick back with a cocktail or three that may or may not be served by an attractive lady who - if you played your cards right - isn't your wife. If the casino is too far out of domesticated comfort ... continue reading
As kids, the only thing that held us back when building with our Lego sets, was our vast, childish imagination . . . oh, and our complete lack of skill in building anything that resembled what we had in our heads. In fact, the only time something looked “right” was when our dads helped/took over. It’s the ... continue reading
If you believe everything Apple tells you, the iPad is the most revolutionary piece of equipment to come out since the fleshlight. What they don't tell you is that eventually you're going to run out of creative things to do with it unless you have no job and a bottomless bank account. Every once in a while there's ... continue reading
When it comes to artificial things it's all about two things - feel and appearance. If you're going to play with something that is fake, good tactile response and a lack of defects is the least you demand. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as "natural cards" but just because they're not real doesn't mean you can't ... continue reading
Having an actual arcade game in your house was a dream for every guy at some point. That and a water bed. And the giant keyboard from "Big". And Heather Locklear. And While the arcade game itself has largely gone the way of the dinosaur, companies like Pinel and Pinel have carried the torch. Their Arcade 80's Trunk ... continue reading
You already know what Bear Pong is - it's big ass beer pong. But Bear Pong is careful to point out that "THIS GAME IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED WITH ALCOHOL or by children under the age of 5 without adult supervision." You know they mean business about the alcohol because they put it all in caps. Apparently they don't ... continue reading
We know what you're thinking. Yes, at first glance it does look like IKEA made a treadmill. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, assuming you're hardcore enough to drink beer while exercising the way the kings did - with ping pong. The fact that it's basically a giant chalkboard means you can keep score right on the ... continue reading
The over embellished patterns and ornate old typefaces of the average deck of cards seems out of place in a modern minimalist world. These Swiss designed playing cards challenge the standard card design with a long overdue contemporary upgrade. Featuring the only font rock star enough to get its own documentary (that ... continue reading
Don't lose another deathmatch because you didn't hear your enemies sneak up on you. The Astro A40 Headset coupled with the MixAmp lets you experience 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound and communicate with your teammates clearly through the noise-canceling boom mic. Connect to your PC or consoles and game as late as you want ... continue reading
When it comes to flying, video games have left thumb sticks in the dust in favor of intuitive motion controls. But it seems like radio controlled aircrafts never got the memo, well until now. The Parrot AR Drone Quadricopter ditches the cheesy joystick radio remote and replaces it with WiFi powered intuitive steering. ... continue reading
When you think about it, most card games are really all about probability, you know—math. So it only makes sense to use a deck of cards that simplifies the suits and numbers into math functions. The Functions Card Deck replaces hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds with + - x ÷ and uses platonic solids for face cards. ... continue reading
Looking to weed out some crazy people in your life? Host a game night and play the Rorshock! Inkblot Game. You don't need a degree in psych to analyze your friends since this version of the Rorschach inkblot test is multiple choice. Just be careful how you answer Card 8, because you might accidentally reveal that you ... continue reading
Whether you're playing to win or playing for fun, Psycho Bunny helps you play in style. The Psycho Bunny Poker Set demonstrates the unique charm and twisted style the brand is known for. The set features 2 decks of casino grade cards and chips featuring the lovably macabre Psycho Bunny logo packed inside an attractive ... continue reading