Mattel finalized its acquisition of all Blokus brand games, as well as Whac-A-Mole (which is interesting, as currently Hasbro makes Whac-a-Mole games).

Since Blokus was one of the best selling toys this year (still #1 on Amazon), someone in Mattel’s keeping his or her job.

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Macao, China: An increasing number of Communist Party officials going to jail for stealing to support their gambling addiction. (source)

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Had to come sooner or later: The Bailout Game.

It’s online only, and based on Monopoly (of course). I expect to see a tabletop equivalent sometime soon.

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You know, I’m prepared for the occasional “board game with swastika” hoopla from some online site or parental group.

But let’s note the following: kids’ board game. (source) Kids’ board game?

Some of you might wonder “what kids’ game has a swastika on it?” That was my first thought. But my second thought? “Who says it was a kids’ game?” Did someone just stick the word “kids’” in there because it happens to be a board game?

A little more research … turns out to be Escape from Colditz. (source)

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