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If you're a puzzle lover like me, chances are you are receiving jigsaw upon jigsaw for your birthday and Christmas. As much as I love receiving them, they do begin to pile up, especially when life and work get in the way, meaning I usually have more puzzles to complete than I can count on two hands.
Unique Colouring In Alternatives
The thing I love most about running Play Timeout is that it opens up my imagination and keeps me on my toes. Discovering unique and design-inspired board games, card games, and colouring books has helped inspire my creativity, even through difficult times. But most of all, it has allowed me to explore my interests and try something new.
Bingo is making a comeback
The age-old game often enjoyed by grandmas at the local RSL has been growing in popularity over the last few years. And it's no surprise as to why. When put into perspective, bingo is incredibly fun and a great way to keep the mind active with your friends.
Tips for gluing your next puzzle
Some puzzles are only made to complete once. After spending hours and hours on them, you may not have the energy to put them together again in the future. Or, they may be so gorgeous that you can't stand to see them packed away in a dark box for months or years.
When you are looking to frame your puzzle, there are many alternatives for keeping it together. While some prefer to slide it directly into a frame, this usually isn't a great choice if your frame is bigger than the puzzle as it may slide and shift about, causing breaks. When this happens, it's best to grab some glue and stick all your pieces together.
Physical vs Digital: Why physical board games are always better
As time has passed, our traditional board games have needed to take new shapes to keep up-to-date with new audiences. Now available online, many games that we once enjoyed around the dinner table can be played with nobody else in the room. This has been a phenomenal way to stay in touch with family and friends. But, in the grand scheme of things, are digital board games really all they're cut out to be?