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Cooperative Board Games to Play in the Pandemic
I miss last month, when my first thought on hearing the word “pandemic” was the board game. As we all start to reduce our social activities, board games are a great way to spend time with anyone you happen to be cooped up with. But some games can get very competitive and lead to strained relationships, which is not ideal when you’re spending so much time around them. So here’s a list of my favourite co-op board games to help keep us entertained and working together in these trying times. PandemicPlayers: 2-4Play time: 45 minAges: 8+ In this game, you work together to contain the spread of deadly viruses. Travel…
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Fighting with Strangers
When I first moved to Toronto, I didn’t know anyone. I had left behind a town I’d lived in for seven years in an effort to change my career path. In addition to leaving my job behind, though, I also left my friends…and our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions. Our little band of nerds changed over the years, with people coming and going as their lives dictated, but our love of fantasy, bad jokes and epic stories had us all eager for the next session. None of us had grown up playing tabletop games. Like so many of our generation of players, we owed our new-found passtime (and dice-collecting addictions)…
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Review: Time Capsule Board Game Café
A New Board Game Café has joined the market. On the Danforth visited the new East end location to see how it compared to other Toronto competitors.
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In the Pursuit of Board Games: An Adventure on the Danforth
Three tired students go on a quest to have a board game night after a long week of school.
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School’s Out! Now What? Part 2
Keeping your kids amused and occupied during March Break By: Heather Pierce While the children rejoice in their freedom from school, working parents struggle to find campsand activities to keep them occupied. In part two of On the Danforth’s March Break series, we take a look at the activities the Toronto public libraries on the Danforth have to offer. Combine the events from both libraries together and your kids will have a full week of fun.
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Make the Most of Family Day With These 5 Activities
We've given you a head start by providing a few unique ideas for how to have fun with your family this February 21st - or any other day of the year, for that matter!
