A Little Games Advice and Haiti News

Here it is, the historic first post on our intrepid quest to bring laughter via the blog. In a moment we'll bring you news and advice from the world of game-playing.

But first, an announcement that for the next 30 days all royalties from the sale of our book will be donated to Haiti relief efforts. We're all helpless so far away but it's good to know that laughter will, in some small way, help improve lives.

Here's some gaming news and advice:

• My parents forgot how to play dominoes but they're very intuitive. They just put two and two together and worked it out.
• A little help with the crossword you're struggling with: 7 Up is Lemonade.
• I put Radio 5 on for snooker news but they're wittering on about pots, plants and seeds. It's hardly gardening weather.
• I heard ToysRUs have back gammon but they tried to sell me a game instead. Where am I meant to put the pineapple ring?
• I was out earlier playing with a frisby but sustained a slipped disc.
• I like to live a dangerous life but I'm thinking putting the numbers 1 to 6 on a cube could be a little bit dicey.

We'll be back next time. But you probably worked that out.