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Amigo Games Giveaway – Monster Expedition

Monster Expedition
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Amigo Games gave me a copy of their new game, Monster Expedition for free. I have not had a chance to review yet but I loved Carnival of Monsters and this game is set in that same space. I’m talking about the game today because Amigo Games has launched a giveaway on their Instagram account and I wanted to make you aware of it. You can get the full details on this instagram post
https://www.instagram.com/p/COVoQxJI0Ce/


You could win:

Grand Prize (x1) – Monster Expedition, Carnival of Monsters, Saboteur, No Thanks, Take 5, Dealt!, AND What the Heck? …all packed into a handy Top Shelf Fun Game Haul bag!

Runner Up (x2) – Monster Expedition & Carnival of Monsters

Consolation (x5) – Choice of one card pack (Saboteur, No Thanks, Take 5, Dealt!, or What the Heck?)

The Fine Print: Contest begins May 1st and will run through the entire month with winners announced in June. No purchase necessary– just follow our Instagram account. One entry per person. Contest open to U.S., Mexico, & Canada residents only. Good luck!

ABOUT THE GAME: Monsters Expedition carries on the tradition of monster hunting within the world of Carnival of Monsters. This time, we find ourselves rolling the dice to build up our supply camps and capture the most valuable monsters. It’s a standalone game designed by Alexander Pfister for 1-4 players, ages 12+.

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Review: Race Across The USA Board Game from University Games

Race Across the USA
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We received a free review copy of Race Across the USA from University Games. Opinions are our own.

I am so impressed with the knowledge that andy has stuffed in his little head and how he makes great connections while we were playing Rae Across the USA. In this game you have to collect 6 state cards as you travel from state to state answering multiple choice or True/False questions about places in the USA. I played several times with Andy and he won each one. He’s a whiz when it comes to retaining facts. There was one question about which state was known as The Garden state and he pulls New Jersey out of a song from the Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief Musical.

The game has two different levels of cards and questions. There are questions for 3rd and th graders and questions for 5th and 6th graders. Andy did the 3rd and 4th grade questions and I took the 5th and 6th grade ones. After mopping the floor with me three times he challenged his sister and they had fun together. We’ll have to play another time when the whole family can enjoy the game.

The game itself is very easy to play, very limited rules and easy set-up. Gameplay can last between 5 and 15 minutes depending upon how quickly questions are answered. You can get the full details on the game on the University Games website for Race Across the USA. The game comes in two versions, there is the board game and the game in a tin. You can pick up the game through our Amazon.com affiliate link if you are so inclined.