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App gets you running from zombies
May 3, 2012 Ever wanted to get your kids up and moving more (or even yourself?) Have a kid (or are you) obsessed with zombies? Then you will want to check out, “Zombies, Run!” app for the iPod Touch, iPhone and... more »»
Dice games galore
April 4, 2012 As a long-time gamer, there is still no better feeling than throwing a handful of dice. more »»
Stunt Chaser a laser-controlled car
March 5, 2012 The Lazer Stunt Chaser is a series of laser-controlled cars by Thinkway Toys. The cars are controlled by shining a red light on the ground the car “chases” the beam of light. more »»
Perplexus is a perfectly plastic puzzle!
January 3, 2012 Perplexus by Plasmart is a series of 3D mazes designed to challenge even the most hardened puzzle enthusiast. more »»
App of the Month
December 6, 2011 Are your kids fans of Mo Willems? Do they bug you about letting them play on your iPod, iPhone, iPad? Look no further for some fun family entertainment with “Don’t Let The Pigeon Run This App!”... more »»
Square Shooters a dicey take on card games
December 6, 2011 “Square Shooters” is a dice game by Heartland Consumer Products where the dice take the place of a standard 52-card deck of playing cards. more »»
City Square Off a quick, fun game
November 1, 2011 In October I attended the CharCon (www.charcon.org) game fair in Charleston. more »»
CharCon a family friend game convention
October 4, 2011 CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s premiere non-electronic game convention returns this October with even more family fun. The CharCon games convention runs Oct. more »»
Squinkies offer tiny, squishy fun
August 29, 2011 If you’ve watched Saturday-morning cartoon or walked through through a toy aisle at a store, chances are you’ve seen Squinkies. more »»
Defenders of the Realm an epic, cooperative game
May 24, 2011 “Defenders of the Realm” by Eagle Games is a cooperative boardgame for 1-4 players. more »»
Hiss a great card game for young players
February 2, 2011 PARKERSBURG — There are a few things nearly all little kids love: Colors, cards and snakes. more »»
Turtlemania a fast, fun family game
February 2, 2011 “Turtlemania” by SimplyFun Games is based on the Chinese game of Majong, a matching game using a stack of tiles with different symbols. more »»
Sorry Sliders a great dexterity game
February 2, 2011 PARKERSBURG — Sorry! Sliders is the latest in the Parker Brothers line of Sorry! games, but shares little in common with its cousins other than the name. more »»
Roll Through the Ages
February 1, 2011 “Roll Through the Ages” by Gryphon Games is a dice game for 1-4 players. The game can be played in about 30 minutes and is for players ages 8 and up. more »»
Gift games with an eco-friendly twist
February 1, 2011 Looking to add a little more “green” to your holiday gifts? Below are two fun and strategic games with an ecological twist. more »»
Cute, creative and thematic games
February 1, 2011 Looking for a few Halloween-ish games for the family? Below are two good choices, though both pack enough fun to last you through every season. more »»
Find adventure with Forbidden Island
February 1, 2011 “Forbidden Island” by GameWright Games is a cooperative game for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up. more »» Parkersburg Library Storytime May 23, 2012 3 & 5 year-olds Story Hour 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required, call 304-420-4587. more » Event Calendar |
Editor's BlogHungry for the 'Hunger Games!' April 4, 2012 While other adults may be reading, discussing and eagerly anticipating the next movie of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," I have been consumed with "Hunger Games" fever. more » Latest Blogs |