Tuesday, August 30, 2016

play | Punderdome

Punderdome isn't a book, though as I type this I realize that would be awesome. Anyway, Punderdome is a game for anyone who likes terrible jokes (or who pretends to hate them but secretly loves them anyway). The basic idea of the game is pretty much what it sounds like - you make terrible puns. There are two decks of cards, so you draw a card from each and try to make the best pun that involves those two things. Technically there's supposed to be a judge who decides which pun wins, but can anyone really lose? There are also pun-based jokes on the backs of all the cards. Or the fronts, since the rules call for the judge to read the setup and the contestants to come up with an answer to stat of each round. The first team to shout out a pun gets bonus time in the actual game. But if you're like me and don't always want to adhere to an hourglass or a phone timer, you can just use it as a warm-up. We never used the time limit for the real rounds, either. I think the official timekeeping centered on "is the judge sick of waiting for you to be done."

This game is nice and portable in a relatively small box, so it's great if you want to take it on vacation or to a party. Whether you follow the rules to a tee or make up your own game altogether, Punderdome is a fun and unique game.

4 out of 5 stars

I received this book for review from Blogging for Books.

Monday, August 1, 2016

read | Women in Science

Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky is a great introduction to learning about, wait for it, women in science. The book is beautifully illustrated, with a two-page spread for each scientist. The pictures are studded with fun facts and key phrases about each woman. This book reminds me of Headstrong by Rachel Swaby, which I've also reviewed on this blog. This is the gateway book to Headstrong. I also think if you have to pick one, go with Women in Science. Headstrong had enough information about each scientist to leave you wanting more, but I prefer the more general information in Women Science, even if it isn't quite as thorough. Plus, it has pictures. This book is a gorgeous and digestible read, and it'd be great for anyone with a passing interest in science. Or no interest. Seriously, this book is so cool.

4 out of 5 stars

I received this book for review from Blogging for Books.