Disclosure: I received Akibabus's The Witches Annual Race & Boxitale: Knight's of Nature for free from Tryazon in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. I may collect a share of sales from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them.
The Witches Annual Race Board Game by Akibabus is best played…
Disclosure: I received Akibabus's The Witches Annual Race & Boxitale: Knight's of Nature for free from Tryazon in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. I may collect a share of sales from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them.
The
Witches Annual Race Board Game by Akibabus is best played with three people:
One judge and two players. Each player is assigned two boards, placed side by
side, to create a larger playing field. The main features of the game are a dry
erase marker, used to draw your path in a variety of patterns, and a set of cards
that direct you to complete tasks, in order to advance through a series of
roadblocks. The objective is to finish the fastest in order to win against your
opponent. I like how the cards also make it a game of chance. For instance, one
card could allow you to advance very fast while another card drawn could make
your opponent become stuck in another area. Thus, it combines a bit of luck for one player to win over another. This partial lack of control in the outcome, makes
the game really exciting, as you continue drawing cards that could be your
friend or foe. On the other hand, players have much more control over using the
dry erase marker in determining the outcome. This game requires concentration,
so it's best for someone who likes to play a game of wits.
The
second game BoxiTale: Knights of Nature by Akibabus also requires concentration.
However, it is more about playing at your own pace. Since, players are allowed
to take their time to complete the tasks. Note that prior to starting the game,
players need a device capable of downloading an App. This will instruct you to
build the 3D game board and show the game itself. Basically, the game consists
of watching a video in order to advance to the next step. In the video a robot
instructs the players what to add to your game board through a series of tasks
to complete such as what to object to construct, color, or puzzle to solve etc...
For example, it may tell you to build an
origami boat or construct a ladder and then add those items to your game board.
Next, players must photograph their completed project. There is no winner or
loser. Being an only child, I really like this game because it is set up to be
played solo or you could share half and half with one other person. I found
Knights of Nature to be a unique immersive experience. I have never seen or
played anything quite like it. The closest comparison would be if the PBS show
Cyberchase which featured craft supplies that you could use to do whatever
educational task they are doing.
A fun board game night dessert I made was a
cake inspired by The Witches Annual Race Game Board. I added several decorative
ingredients. The White chocolate chips represented the boulders, the Golden
Grahams appear to look like the witches' houses when placed on top of the cake,
and the sparkler candles, when lit gave off a glow to imitate the teleport tunnel
towers. It was a tasty & easy to bake treat that made my board game night extra
special by giving it a magical and festive party atmosphere.
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Additionally I am wearing my own design. The Queenie4ever pink hooded lace cape. If you are interested in the cape please send us an e-mail at info@queenie4ever.com
This recipe is slightly different from https://www.food.com/recipe/sour-cream-cake-with-chocolate-chips-424587
SOUR
CREAM CAKE WITH white CHOCOLATE CHIPS
· 2 cups all-purpose flour
· 2 cups sugar
· 2 teaspoons baking powder
· 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
· 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
· 1 1⁄3 cups sour cream
· 2⁄3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine, softened
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 3 eggs
· 1 teaspoon cinnamon
· 1 cup white chocolate chips
· 1 Container of Lemon Frosting: https://amzn.to/33zrLqz
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Coat a 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, baking
soda, salt, sour cream, butter, vanilla and eggs. Blend at low speed of
electric mixer for 3 minutes.
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Pour one-half of the batter into prepared pan. Combine the
remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle one-half of sugar mixture and
one-half chips over batter. Repeat with remaining batter, sugar mixture and
chocolate chips.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
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