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Grab Bag: Jungle (Saturday Review)
The early morning mist hangs beneath a canopy of dark green waxy leaves, while distant calls echo through the jungle from animals who have lost their…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Spiel des Jahres - the 2026 nominations and the mission behind them (Topic Discussion)
Over the previous four articles in this series, I have explored the history of Spiel des Jahres, the purpose behind its awards, the way its jury work…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Eternal Decks (Saturday Review)
Mist drifts between towering trees where forgotten shrines stand undisturbed, their silent guardians waiting with quiet patience. Strange creatures e…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Spiel des Jahres - following the money (Topic Discussion)
Awards often attract attention because of the games they recognise. Far less attention is usually paid to how the organisations behind those awards o…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Rascally Rabbits (Saturday Review)
A little rabbit peeked cautiously over the edge of a vegetable patch, before it hopped inside and helped itself to a crunchy carrot. Soon, another ra…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Spiel des Jahres - beyond the Red Pawn (Topic Discussion)
For many people, Spiel des Jahres is something they encounter only once a year. A list of nominees appears, winners are announced, and the familiar R…
4 months ago
Rattlesnake (Saturday Review)
The saloon doors suddenly burst open behind you as your boots skid across the dusty wooden boards of the sidewalk. A split-second later, gunfire crac…
4 months ago
Spiel des Jahres - how the jury chooses games (Topic Discussion)
Every year, the announcement of the Spiel des Jahres nominations leads to a lot of discussion across our hobby. Some people agree with the choices, o…
4 months, 1 week ago
Roller Disco (Saturday Review)
Electric-blue leg warmers stretched over striped socks, sequins sparkling beneath a giant mirror ball, while clouds of hairspray drifted through the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Spiel des Jahres - the award that was never really about awards (Topic Discussion)
For many board gamers, Spiel des Jahres is simply the little red pawn on a game box. Spotting it on a shelf often suggests that a game is worth payin…
4 months, 2 weeks ago