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Introduction from NPR’s Scott Simon

Back by Popular Demand Playing the Boom Again game was a big hit on Scott Simon’s Open Book podcast. It was so popular that Scott invited Brian Hersch back for a second time… December 14, 2020

18 Great Gifts for the Movie, TV and Music Fans in Your Life

For Players: Board Games and Jigsaw Puzzles! Remember when we all played Trivial Pursuit? Boomers, this new game built on that model is here for you, complete with tokens that vibe the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, from a skate key to a roach clip… December 14, 2020

Ep. 119 – 5 Things I Can’t Live Without

Boom Again. This is a brand-new board game intended for members of the Baby Boomer generation. Created by Brian Hersch, inventor of Taboo (about which I have a story, but about which I am sworn to secrecy) this is a trivia game meant for people who remember the 50s, 60s, 70s. Its container looks like a cigar box with pictures of Janis Joplin… October 16, 2020

Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays

NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic has proven there’s no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused. The classics are ever-present, but a range of new or off-the-beaten-track gift entries are available. A sampling: BOOM AGAIN: Designed for two players or two teams, this… October 19, 2020

Board Games for Boomers

Before making amusing games like Taboo and Malarkey, Brian Hersch wordked in real estate. Clearly, he remembers that field’s maxim: location, location, location. In the midst of the pandemic, Hersch recognized that most of us are stuck at home, including one especially significant group: baby boomers…

8 Ways to Stay Sharp

Why keep the brain sharp? Well, memory loss affects most people. Although it varies from individual to individual to a certain degree, it is a more common problem than most people realize. It could be occasional memory loss or profound forgetfulness that might require a professional diagnosis, whereby a neurologist has to determine one’s mental ability…

Need a break from high tech entertainment? Try a board game

Are you looking for a great way to spend time with your spouse, your friends or your family? While you could of course binge watch another television show, spend some time playing video games or just stare at your phone as the hours drift away, why not do something more engaging…

Woolfer Win: Boom Again! Replay the 50s, 60s, 70s!

Nina has now played this game twice, once with dinner guests and once virtually with Woolfers, and she can attest that it’s super fun. Like Trivial Pursuit but almost entirely culture oriented, Boom Again is a trivia game for America’s 80 million Baby Boomers…

Gift ideas for pandemic proof games

Boomers, this board game is for you It’s never too soon to start thinking about holiday shopping. But this is 2020, so the typical gifts might not be all that practical. Board games are always a great idea as families stay home and keep gatherings small. So we’ve found some pandemic-proof games that could make great gifts….

Finally, the perfect board game for Jewish boomers

Finally, there’s something for those of us who qualify for Old People Shopping Hour and it isn’t about arthritis or urinary tract problems. It’s “Boom Again,” a board game designed for those 50 and up. If, like me, you miss pre-pandemic schmoozing, kibitzing and reminiscing, this is for you…

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast

Thank You to Gilbert and His Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast for the Boom Again Shout Out We’re big fans of Gilbert Gottfried. Ever since he stole the show as the voice of Iago—the villain’s sidekick in Disney’s Aladdin…

Trivia Game Packs Baby Boomer Memories In A Cigar Box

For me, it was the cigar box that made this pitch for a new trivia board game a winner. That’s the way it is sometimes. The reason why some p.r. pitches score bull’s-eyes, and some do not, sometimes comes down to the purely personal….

New pop culture trivia board game for baby boomers

New pop culture trivia board game for baby boomers…and yes, Barry Manilow is in the game! Boom Again® (www.boomagain.com) takes 80 million Baby Boomers back to warm, fun memories of growing up—and breaks the mold of conventional trivia games. This new “cultural trivia” board game is the brainchild of Brian Hersch, creator of Taboo, Outburst…