So how does one go about corrupting one's nephews?

It really isn't too hard really!

I'm starting this blog while I'm on vacation in Alabama visiting my family. My brother Jim and his son Jonah flew to my parent's home in Decatur, Alabama for a quick visit. Visit? More like a family reunion. Anyway, I knew that I would have a lot of down time between family meals, trips to the sites, and Point Mallard so I decided to bring my smallish collection of Axis and Allies: War at Sea miniatures with me. I figured that I had little to lose. The game has some cool toys so it might gain some attention.

It was a run away success! Everyone was over here at my dad's house and the adults (minus me) were off chattering in the family room. So I hooked up with my nephews Cooper and Jonah and suggested that they try out Axis and Allies. These guys are both in middle school and were pretty bored so the appeal of something to do and cool minis hooked them in. We played two rounds and both boys really enjoyed themselves.

As the night wore on my older nephew, Brian, started hanging around to watch the games. He's a pretty cool high-school kid so I was surprised when he stayed around. At first it was to annoy his brother (Cooper), but later he started showing real interest in the game.

Anyway, by Monday I got all of them to try out the game. In fact, Jonah got so into the game that I gave him some minis to get started. I'm fairly sure that Cooper (and Brian!) aren't too far out from getting the base set themselves.

My work here is done...