October 10, 2025
Drew Wood and his mom, Lisa Schwieterman Wood, designed Poker Peril, a family-friendly twist on the classic card game. Pictured is a two-player setup with the original heat-pressed felt game boards and pirate-themed cards. They plan to have a booth at Saturday’s Delts Holiday Crafts and Gifts Show at Jay County Junior-Senior High School, plus a learn-to-play night and a family tournament in Mercer County, Ohio. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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At your Peril
JCHS grad and former teacher have developed a poker-based game with 600 copies sold so far
Drew Wood, a 2011 Jay County High School graduate and Fort Recovery resident, created Poker Peril in August 2024. What started as a game shared with family and friends soon morphed into a full-fledged business. They’ve sold about 600 copies to date.
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