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Historical Hubris – the draw of history, politics, and purpose (Topic Discussion)
I think board games aren't just entertainment. They're not just a way to spend time with friends or family, or even alone. I think board games can be…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Bears and the Bees (Saturday Review)
A great, furry creature once stumbled upon a golden treasure hidden within an old, hollowed-out tree trunk. Tempted by its sweetness, its giant paws …
1 year, 2 months ago
Critical Products - product reviews vs critical reviews (Topic Discussion)
I love Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory. It's an amazing economic simulation with huge ambitions. And yet, it rarely comes to the table. The reas…
1 year, 2 months ago
Godzilla: Tokyo Clash (Saturday Review)
The skyline cracked open in a bright flash. Buildings around us collapsed into dust. There was no way out. Sirens wailed, the air stank of ozone, and…
1 year, 2 months ago
Shelf to Soil - how board games are getting greener (Topic Discussion)
Seeing a paper belly band, instead of plastic shrink wrap, around the decks of cards in Isle of Night from Red Raven Games made me realise that now m…
1 year, 2 months ago
Club of Cthulhu (Saturday Review)
As the green candlelight flickered lower and lower, a group of tireless paranormal researchers who had gathered around a reconstructed ritual circle …
1 year, 2 months ago
Atmospheric Anxiety - how board games create tense emotions (Topic Discussion)
Atmosphere in board games is one of those things that is felt. It is not just about how a game looks or sounds, nor simply the story it tells. Instea…
1 year, 2 months ago
Fled (Saturday Review)
There was no way out. The cell door was locked, the corridor quiet, and the warders had already done their rounds. A smuggled spoon pressed cold agai…
1 year, 3 months ago
Isle of Night (Saturday Review)
When the locals told you the ancient tales of a mysterious island that was said to be strewn with gold, gems and many other treasures, you knew you h…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mars Expedition: Sol 43 (Saturday Review)
It was the first day of our project. It was also the first day on Mars. There were another forty-two days ahead of us, and every day, including today…
1 year, 3 months ago