Games
You could call the CyberCube a puzzle, but that label doesn’t really do it justice. Traditional puzzles are flat, static, and formulaic. The CyberCube... Read more
At Institute for the Future, game designer Jane McGonigal creates MMORPGs (massive multi-player online role-playing games) focused on social change and the environment, with the... Read more
Top Five Crazy Wholesome Fun Board Games for Adults
Don’t you miss the days when your biggest concern was whether it was Miss Scarlet in the Conservatory or Mr. Green in the Kitchen? Science... Read more
Ten Video Game Alternatives
Kids often give their parents major grief for crossing “cool” games off of holiday wish lists. In kid logic, games are “cool” when they have... Read more
The Ten Most Violent Video Games (And Ten Alternatives)
The names of violent video games tend to travel fast among preteen and teen gamers. And the next thing you know, your kid wants to... Read more
What Was (or Is) Your Favorite Toy?
The current issue of ID (International Design) magazine has an article in which famous designers describe their favorite toy. Most picked items from their childhood.... Read more
Five Things to Do Before the End of Summer
It’s been a somewhat wacky summer. The weather has been unpredictable, the work hours unbearable as we try to keep our jobs and our shrinking... Read more
Whether it’s training for a race, discovering a new craft, or playing poker with friends, how are you having fun? What’s your advice for fitting a little enjoyment into our daily lives? Write about it here.

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