How this B.C. animator-turned-toy designer finally found joy
For over five years, the artist and founder of Frenetic Toys has been designing collectible figures full-time out of his Surrey, B.C., garage, and his designs are unique, weird, funny and sometimes very personal. Every character has a story, which he says allows it to come to life and reflect his emotions as someone living with both…
Tabletop role-playing games can be intimidating. Here’s one anyone can jump into
It took me many years to finally play a game of Dungeons & Dragons. There was something intimidating about it, like I’d embarrass myself if I made the wrong decision or used a silly voice that sounded way cooler in my head. According to the best-selling author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy and one of…
Viking otters on the hunt for rare gems? The key to an immersive board game is art
When game objectives and mechanics meet captivating visuals, players can be transported into an immersive experience. Designing a board game is a creative and collaborative process, and no one knows that better than Roberto Panetta. Panetta is the founder of the Montreal-based publishing company Rock, Stone & Dice Games and creator of The Gems of Iridescia, a board…
How to tell a ghost story and scare your friends
Every Halloween, I get into the spirit by watching horror movies, reading up on haunted locations, listening to eerie film scores and mixing up creepy cocktails. But this year, I’m looking to level up! My goal? To perfect the art of telling a spine-tingling ghost story. I want to get together with friends to enjoy snacks and drinks and wear silly…
Ann Pornel dishes on all her favourite Filipino foods
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Ann Pornel, co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, about something that is near and dear to both of us: Filipino food. For me, growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., meant the only Philippine cuisine available was whatever my parents made. Adobo, mechado and torta are synonymous with…
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