One of the wonderful things of being a board game reviewer are the fun non-game things that sometimes end up in the house as well. This sturdy plushie has huge unblinking eyes, which admittedly can be super creepy at times. I have two of these wonderful toys, and they have made a home on the headboard of my bed. As my wife and I get ready for bed, we often toss the stuffed animals at each other, and being the super-adult person that I am, I named this one Pooh.
Just so I could cackle with glee as I fling Pooh at my wife. As a game accoutrement, the plushie makes a great addition to the game table. Just like a real cat, though, it is more than happy to find a box and sit in it. Pooh is pretty good for cuddling, though admittedly maybe a bit on the smaller side.
The nearly-prehensile tail also gets in the way. However, given that it must have some sort of wire running down the length of the tail, the owner of said cat can have hours of enjoyment shaping and reshaping the tail into ever-changing forms. The Cat has proven to be quite durable — it has been found hiding in game boxes, under tables, and sometimes set up to stare at your sleeping self.
Which can admittedly scare the bejeezus out of you if you wake up in the middle of the night and turn to find these huge creepy eyes staring at you. That being said, when the cat is sitting on your desk, it looks so darn cute, even when it is threatening you with a giant pair of shears.
Interestingly, the cat is not currently available for sale on the Bezier website — but I can state that I saw them at their Gen Con booth — so you can always head there to buy one. Did you know that Thunderworks Games not only makes great games but they also have their own line of hot sauces?! I was amazed to see a display of these at their Gen Con booth, and I had to give one a try. It is quite garlicky, and this is the main thrust of the flavor profile. The sauce starts out mostly garlic, and then slowly progresses to a very mild heat.
