Posts Tagged ‘Hasbro’

Many say that I spoiled my first born. She wanted nothing except a pony. Time and time again I explained to her that our zoning prohibited livestock on residential lots. Still she kept asking. How I wish Hasbro had introduced My Little Pony back then. Their colorful bodies, symboled flanks, and beautiful manes might have [...]

I appreciate board games. The games I played first as a small child – Monopoly, Scrabble, and Clue – still remain my favorites. So when I was asked to review Clue World of Harry Potter Edition board game, I eagerly agreed wondering if the manufacturer would be able to improve the best.  Well, they  outdid themselves with its 2011 [...]

Tired of real estate, home improvement, and reality shows along with summer reruns, I ask hubby to play a game with me. “Monopoly?” “Too long.” “Scrabble?” “Can’t spell.” “Dominoes?” “Lost one of the tiles.” “Cards?” “Not with just two of us.” I don’t think that hubby really wants to play.  Then I remember Hasbro’s Ratuki (Ra-too-kee) [...]

The original Scrabble is one of my favorite games so when I was asked to review Scrabble Slam (see 8/3/2010), I agreed. Recently Hasbro sent me Scrabble Turbo Slam, its electronic counterpart (three AAA batteries not included). Scrabble Turbo Slam is a family game for 2-4 players aged 8+ that takes about 15 minutes to [...]

Twister Hoopla commands and its rings set the mode for 2 to 4 players aged six and up to work alone or in teams. The goal is to keep the red, yellow, green, and blue rings off the ground. Being a contortionist isn’t necessary, but having fun is. Competitors must use their bodies to wing, [...]

Recently we had a crowd over for poolside fun. We kept things comfortable but simple. Companionship like cookies or popcorn served up with simple refreshments like iced tea or lemonade is the best of times. The day was great. At dark most of the guests left with only three of us remaining. What to do? [...]

GIFT IDEA – MONOPOLY CITY About Monopoly City Monopoly City allows players to build their own 3-D city in this new twist on the classic game! For the first time ever players can build from the start, creating their own metropolis in the center of the board. The game includes 80 3-D buildings, including industrial [...]