Gaming
Consumer Guide
Consumer Guide
A New Look at Some Old Arcade Favorites
Those of us who grew up in the early 1980's likely spent a great deal of time - and more than a few dollars - in video arcades playing games like Ms. Pac-Man(tm), Pac-Man(tm), Galaga(tm), Dig-Dug(tm) and Galaxian(tm). Over the years, many video game manufacturers tried to replicate some of these games, but none were able to come close to providing the type of experience gained from the original arcade version. That is, until the introduction of TV Games.
Cranium: Test Your Brain and Have Fun the Whole Way
Looking for something to do when your have friends over that isn’t cards or the same old games you’ve been playing for years? Cranium is the answer to your quest. But that’s the last answer it will provide for you. As you might have guessed, Cranium tests your brain, but it does it in ways that aren’t your typical trivia challenge. Yes—there is trivia involved, but Cranium makes you use your whole brain—from knowledge and word skills, to creativity and musical talent.
B-I-N-G-O
Many of us associate bingo with grandmothers and smoke-filled church halls. And while this description may still be accurate in some cases, bingo is actually enjoying a surge in popularity among 20 and 30 year-olds. Part of the appeal of today's bingo game is, thanks to 1988's Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, many games have moved out of the church hall and into the more comfortable and attractive confines of casinos. While there are some halls in operation along the eastern seaboard, Native American bingo is found primarily in the Midwest and far western states.
Kids' Games: Fun Times for the Pre-School Set
Board games have long been a staple of family life. With old stand-bys like Monopoly, Sorry and Trouble, it is easy to pass a rainy afternoon or winter’s night. Many board games, however, are targeted specifically toward older children and adults, which makes it difficult for families with smaller kids to enjoy a family “game night”. Fortunately, there are some games that are made specifically for the pre-school crowd.
How to Select a Casino Loyalty Program
Do you love to place a bet or two in your favorite casino? How would you like to be rewarded whenever you pop a quarter into a slot machine, or double down on the blackjack table? If you join a loyalty program at just about any casino, you could cash in on more than just jackpots, and reap rewards that used to be only available to the biggest bettors. Casino loyalty programs are the biggest sensation sweeping casinos across the country, and loyal casino patrons just like you are the people who can really benefit from these great opportunities.
What's a Three-Word Phrase for the Standard in Online Crosswords? New York Times
The New York Times has always been the gold standard of newspaper crossword puzzles. You know you’ve arrived as a crossword solver when you can solve the Sunday Times’ puzzle. Now you don’t have to wait for Sundays, and you don’t have to subscribe to the Sunday Times to get your dose of hair-pulling, head-scratching, and brain-teasing. You can get it all on the Web.
