It is not chess

Eric's latest game of choice is Arimaa. It uses a chess board, a few of the chess pieces and is 'a deep strategy game with simple rules.' To most people, it's a lot like chess. Don't tell Eric I said that.

For months, Eric has tried to convince friends and family to play. He convinced both Nick and his Mom to play a round (neither has played again). Teresa played a few rounds online, but declared it too much like chess. And Mystery Politico - the person most likely to enjoy Arimaa - has yet to even visit the website.

What's a guy to do? Well, if you're Eric, you water the rules down a tad and teach your oldest to play.


Eric is smiling because he's about to win.


Not so fast! Jeneric has a few tricks up her sleeves!

She's won a few games already. Look out world!