Comments on Dig Girl: Games need not be board-ing

Ha ha I was thinking the same thing when I reread ...

2012-02-05T17:11:55.468-08:00

Ha ha I was thinking the same thing when I reread the description! Boardgame Geek gives it a pretty low score. Maybe that is why I haven't played in a loooong time...

Wow! That just landed on my amazon wish list. I kn...

2012-02-05T15:52:22.641-08:00

Wow! That just landed on my amazon wish list. I know I should deplore a treasure hunting game - but perhaps its ok to indulge our inner antiquarian every once in a while?

Indeed, Doug! Not based on an ancient game but I h...

2012-02-05T15:24:02.406-08:00

Indeed, Doug! Not based on an ancient game but I have Wadjet lurking in my closet that hasn't been played in years.

I have a 1976 version of Senet (pictured above). I...

2012-02-05T15:13:38.859-08:00

I have a 1976 version of Senet (pictured above). I loved playing it when I was a kid. I think its time to bring it down off the shelf!

Thank you for your comment, Quran. Do consider all...

2011-12-14T18:35:12.179-08:00

Thank you for your comment, Quran. Do consider all those people, like me, who happily play board and video games now and again and not for hours on end everyday. We are not addicted by any means and enjoy the simple pleasure of games. This goes against what you would call human nature. If you would suggest that games distract us from more important things-like religion?-then I say there are

Games are addictive. weather it's a chess game...

2011-12-12T22:23:42.142-08:00

Games are addictive. weather it's a chess game or board game or any video game. both create anxiety in you. first the video games they are like a worm in your mind to complete one stage then other and play again and again if you fail at some point. In chess you are learning and if you lose the game next time you wish to play again so that you play like the other person. its just human nature