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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Feb 9, 2023  
Sneak a peek at the young adult Christian science fiction trilogy SANDS OF TIME by C.J. Peterson on my blog, and enter the giveaway for a chance to win all three eBooks in the trilogy - two winners!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2023/02/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-sands-of.html

**SERIES SYNOPSIS**
In the game of chess, there are moves and countermoves. This sci-fi series follows a group of teens with abilities as they go through the U.S. to rescue their siblings. The challenger in this is their sadistic creator, Professor Noah Roth, who has the money and power to win at any cost. This series has been described as “Stranger Things (minus the Mind Flayer portion) meets X-Men.” Don’t miss a single installment of this explosive, action-packed series!
      
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Valerio (15 KP) rated Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) in Movies

Jun 10, 2019  
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
2019 | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
8
7.9 (108 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Pokémons were made brilliantly (2 more)
Ryan Reynolds.
Shower of feels
Sometimes too quick. (0 more)
Above my expectations
I am a big fan of the Pokémon franchise. I've played the TCG back when I was a kid. Still playing now and then the videogames. I went to the cinema and I was surprised. Detective Pikachu is a solid movie if you are a Pokémon fan. The visual effects are stunning, the pokémons are made really well and Pikachu is just adorable. The chess mate was made by the quite brave choice of getting Ryan Reynolds to give his voice for Pikachu. I really enjoyed his acting and the voice (and jokes) coming from the little yellow Pokémon were simply amazing. If you are a Pokémon fan or you just want to enjoy a fun movie with your kids I highly recommend this movie.
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Wrong Ways Down (Downside Ghosts, #1.5) in Books

Jan 12, 2021  
Wrong Ways Down (Downside Ghosts, #1.5)
Wrong Ways Down (Downside Ghosts, #1.5)
Stacia Kane | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I couldn't love this series or Terrible anymore than I already do. If you haven't started this series, you so should. It's a great Urban Fantasy series that combines ghosts, mystery and romance and it is AMAZING.

So in this we see it from Terrible's POV as he tries to track down who's been attacking prostitutes in Downside. It was interesting seeing how Terrible worked and the relationship between him and Bump.

We see bits of him with Chess and how, even so early on in the series, he wants to spend time with her and get to know her better. It's kinda sweet really, and just another reason why I love Terrible. Okay, so he's not the greatest looking guy but he has such a great heart underneath.

I'm eagerly awaiting book 6 in the series!
  
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Dean Gregory (18 KP) rated Hive in Tabletop Games

May 25, 2019 (Updated May 25, 2019)  
Hive
Hive
2001 | Abstract Strategy, Animals
9
8.4 (10 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Perfect information strategy (4 more)
Portable
High quality pieces
Easy to learn with plenty of replay value
Can be played on relatively small tables
Potentially biased towards whoever starts first (1 more)
Limited defensive tactics without certain add-ons
A Modern Chess
Hive is a fine example of a game that is easy to learn, but difficult to master. The premise is simple - use your bugs to surround your opponents queen bee while preventing them from doing the same to you. The playing space, referred to as the Hive, is defined by the pieces themselves, without the need for a board.

I've come the think of Hive as Chess Lite. This is because it has a similar sort of depth, in that the key to success lies in the player's understanding of each bug's strengths and weaknesses in a given situation. Also, one of the focal points of the game is trapping a particularly vulnerable piece - the king in Chess, and the queen bee in Hive.

One of the best aspects of the game is how it adapts to the space it is played in. Players have a degree of control over how the Hive grows as they place their pieces and move them around. This means if you play on a small table, you can easily make the game fit. However, some games I have played have ended up getting a little out of control and outgrowing the playing space, which ruled out some moves available.

There is a travel version of the game available in which the pieces are about a third of the size, but even in the full size version, it lends itself to travel fairly well. Both versions of the game come with handy travel bags which take up little space, so for the gamer on the go, this one would certainly suit your collection.

One minor gripe I have is that the way the pieces move around and affect each other leads to only a handful of defensive strategy, which means that particularly for more experienced players, the game can be heavily skewed in favour of whoever goes first. However if you're willing to invest in it a little more, there are a few add-on pieces available that can mitigate this somewhat, while also adding more spice to the game.

Overall, this has proved to be among my favourite and most endearing games I own. It is endlessly replayable, the components are a joy to hold and use, it appeals to both my casual gamer friends as well as those who enjoy a deeper strategy experience, and while it offers plenty as a base game, the add-ons really work as wildcards to change things up.

Highly recommended.
  
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The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) May 30, 2019

I own this and still haven't played it yet... ugh.... keep the reviews coming, I've got kudos to give....