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Editor-in-Chief and Staff Director of The MockingOwl Roost, Rita Mock-Pike (she/her) is the granddaughter of aviatrix, Jerrie Mock, first woman to pilot an airplane solo around the world. Rita has taken inspiration from her grandmother’s life and flight and pursued many of her own dreams in theatre, podcasting, novel writing, and cooking delicious food from around the world. She now writes on food, games, pop culture, travel, pets, faith, and the arts. She’s happily married to Matt, and faithfully serves the very fluffy kitten queen, Lady Stardust. visit her website (https://ritajpike.com) for short stories, fitness, food, and more.

Enjoy the Best Chinese Board Games for Family Fun Night

Bring your family and friends together for a unique cultural experience playing a collection of popular Chinese board games. These games have all been crafted by Chinese creators and most are set in the real-world or fantasy-versions of China. The mechanics range from card management to role-playing, with dice rolling, bluffing, war components, and other

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Board Game Night Ideas: Your Ultimate Guide to Hosting an Incredible Game Night

Game nights are basically parties with an agenda. You definitely have activities planned – all those glorious games! – and you’ve got food to enjoy, but, unlike regular parties, you’ve got less work to do and you’ve got a little bit of a timeline for the night. Board gamers actively engage in selecting, hosting, and

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Explore Japanese Board Games: A Journey into the Land of the Rising Sun

Japan has earned itself a reputation for creating some of the most innovative, adventuresome, and fun games in the world. Their unique lens of the world, combined with the beautiful artistic styles prevalent in the culture, and the intelligence and creativity of the designers themselves has resulted not only in some of the most beautiful

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Deck Your Halls with the Best Christmas Board Games Ever

Deck the halls with elves and Karens. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la. ‘Tis the season for games and sharin’. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la! Yep, that’s right – it’s Christmas game time! And these are the absolute ten best Christmas board games for your holiday gatherings. Christmas board games have become a popular choice for holiday gatherings, appealing to all ages and group

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