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Risky games - playing to win vs taking risks (Topic Discussion)
I normally don't win, at least not when I play with my games group. That's not a problem and I still have a lot of fun, whatever the outcome. In fact…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Spill (Saturday Review)
We had been called out in the middle of the night. A major disaster had been declared. It was all hands on deck. After a swift site rep, we were disp…
3 years, 8 months ago
Solitary Happiness - multiplayer solitaire games' popularity (Topic Discussion)
An interesting question Phil Gross recently asked is why low-interaction games are so popular these days. Even though I'm not really sure whether the…
3 years, 8 months ago
Cake of Doom (Saturday Review)
It was time to take over Earth. We had cunning plans, but then, we were also all trying to sabotage each other at the same time. We knew we had to co…
3 years, 8 months ago
Serious hobbies - "serious" gamers and the mainstream (Topic Discussion)
A "hobby", as defined by Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, is "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation." S…
3 years, 8 months ago
Vast: The Mysterious Manor (Saturday Review)
It was time to prove myself as a favoured crusader once again. My goal was to kill the devious Spider, while being very careful to avoid the Skeleton…
3 years, 8 months ago
Family Game Time - games that are great for all the family (Topic Discussion)
I recently asked for some suggestions for board game topics I could write about. Phil Gross answered my plea and suggested I write about the best gam…
3 years, 8 months ago
PotionSlingers (Saturday Review)
Look at the market. There are potions, vessels, artefacts and rings. Some are too expensive and others just don't let me mix up powerful concoctions.…
3 years, 8 months ago
Digital Supplements - a look at digital accessories for board games (Topic Discussion)
Mixing digital tools with analogue games isn't for everyone. Many of us in the modern hobby games community prefer to switch off our smartphones, get…
3 years, 9 months ago
Powerline (Saturday Review)
You have been tasked with building the sustainable energy network of the future. Your goal is to connect wind farms, hydro-energy plants and other gr…
3 years, 9 months ago