Take the already destructive game of Jenga, then add a catapult powered gun and wooden projectiles for good measure. We love it. If watching this video inspires you to level a tower of your own, you can order the Jenga Pistol, aka the Kajingu Pistol, Matthias Wandel’s woodworking site (or read instructions on how to build your own). It runs $28 plus shipping.
-Via Dustbowl
What do you get when you combine the graphic design geekdom of kerning letter pairs with the pacing of Tetris? Answer: The KERN iPhone App by FORMation. Letters must be inserted with pinpoint precision into place within words. A hair too far to the left or right and you’ll loose a life (measured in ligatures). Available from the iTunes Store for 99 cents. The words themselves are graphic design themed. Props for giving tribute to Rudy Vanderlans (of Emigre fame) among others. Video demo after the jump.
If you feel the urge to change your luck, perhaps you should give these dice a roll. Be careful though; each die is engraved with images invoking both good and bad luck (a horsehoe, the number 13, a skull, a peace sign, the devil, a shamrock). Made by D.L. and Co. from a zinc alloy and swarovski crystal. You can order it here.
Lacquered solid wood backgammon set with vinyl playing surface, two sets of wooden checkers, 2 pairs of dice and one doubling cube. 19″ x 11.25″ x 2.5″. You can find it here.
What better way to hustle a new acquaintance on an overnight to Vienna. They’re always one game from winning their money back. Croc-embossed. Measures 7″H X 2¼”W X 10¼”D. Find it here for $85.
