Our Personal Top Game Lists
Making a list was hard! We did a Top 20 as that seemed easier. 7 Wonders remains at the top of our list because of its ability to play quickly while still maintaining good strategy. We also are...
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Tabletop Day Reflection
Another TableTop Day has passed but the memories remain fresh in the mind. Amongst the tweets, pictures, and streams, there was millions of people banding together to play board games. New friends...
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Games that travel well
With various conventions coming up, along with vacations and holidays, the gamer must ask themselves what are good travel games? Obviously if traveling by car, your options are much wider, but what...
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Gaming groups: my personal experience
Gaming groups can be great especially if it’s a weekly event. This year, it’s been awesome having a consistent gaming group, especially having 4-5 players as opposed to just 2 or 3. How did we come...
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What makes a great cooperative game?
1. Games where players control a hero or role or where play is simultaneous This can help prevent the “Alpha-Gamer” which is present in many cooperative games. If players have a hero or role that...
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Our Favorite Two Player Games
(That also play 3+) Finding a balanced two player game can be difficult, especially if that game can play with more players than just two. One of the main purpose of our website to find games that...
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What makes a good board game?
Have you ever wondered what makes a board game fun? If you stop and think about it, it is a fairly complicated subject, especially considering how many different types of board games are out there and...
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Marvel Dice Masters: First Impressions
With all the craze of Marvel Dice Masters lately, I decided to jump on the bandwagon when I was able to find some starter sets at my local Fred Meyer. After purchasing the starter set with some...
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May the 4th be with you
May the 4th be with You is my favorite geek holiday. As a huge Star Wars fan, any time where I can have an excuse to watch the movies, read the books, play the games, and have a party is a good one....
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Our Favorite Big Party Games
When most people think of “big party games”, they immediately think Taboo, Wits & Wagers, or Apples to Apples. However, while those games can be fun especially for new gamers, however, for...
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Terra Mystica Strategy Tips Part 1
For those who have played Terra Mystica, you know how much in-depth strategy there is in this game. The first part of this post will focus on picking your factions, placing your first dwellings, first...
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The Psychology of Losing Games
Let me first preface this by explaining that I am by no means an expert in Psychology. I will say that there is much to be said on the subject of losing in board gaming, more than I imagined when I...
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Friday: A Solo Adventure Strategy Tips
Many of you have asked for advice on beating Level 1 of Friday. Since I’ve beaten level one about five times so far, I thought I should offer my strategy tips! Hopefully these tips will help you...
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Terra Mystica Strategy Tips Part 2
In the first part of Terra Mystica Strategy Tips, I talked about picking a faction and the first turn. This part 2, I talk about mid game strategies, in particular, ongoing round bonuses, end round...
View ArticleAnalysis Paralysis in Board Gaming
Often just called AP, Analysis Paralysis is prevalent in many games and game groups. What is analysis paralysis? Some would call it the inability to think through a game turn, but I would not go to...
View ArticleImmersion in Board Gaming
What is immersion in gaming? Some would say the way a game group gets into the game, whether it be by theme, or outside sources like music or decorations. Some games are easier to get “immersed” in...
View ArticleGames in Education: My Experience
Let me first preface this by saying that I have a math degree and a teaching certification. I’ve worked in public school, tutored public school, online school, homeschool, and private school students....
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Pack O Game Kickstarter Preview: TAJ
TAJ is part of a Pack O Game series that will be releasing on Kickstarter August 4th by Designer Chris Handy. What is very unique about TAJ (and the other Pack O Games in the series) is that the game...
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Pack O Game Kickstarter Preview: GEM
GEM is a part of the Pack O Game series coming to Kickstarter August 4th by Designer Chris Handy. What’s unique about GEM (and the other Pack O Games) is that the game fits in a “Pack O Gum” size box....
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Solo Gaming: Good for gamers?
In recent weeks, I’ve noticed that more and more gamers are becoming more comfortable with the idea of Solo Board Gaming. When I first made Board Game Duel and joined the Twitter community, there was...
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