• Family Boardgames to play this Christmas that aren’t Monopoly

    It’s that time of the year again- the weather gets colder, Christmas trees go up, and you dust off your old Monopoly board and commence the annual family fall-out after Christmas dinner. Looking for an alternative to rowing this festive season? Or do you love the drama of Monopoly...
  • McDonald’s Monopoly: Marketing Obesity or Harmless Fun?

    It’s that time of year again where I go to McDonald’s and plan out what food I’m getting to maximise the amount of monopoly stickers that I win. A free student McFlurry takes precedence over a free burger, as you get two extra stickers on the ice cream there’s...
  • Top 5 Games Not to Play at Christmas

    1. Monopoly Just a word of warning that if you are ready for a host of family arguments and maybe even a few tears, then be my guest and bring out the Monopoly. If you do decide to brave this tension-causing game, then keep an eye on that pesky...
  • Moving into a house soon? Games to play with your new flatmates

    So, housing decisions all sorted? Ready to move into your new student flat? Wondering how to stay friends as the dishes start piling up? Never fear, here’s how to navigate the world of flatmate gaming night, without destroying your new friendships. It’s not quite the end of the year...