Castle Panic (Saturday Review)
Castle Panic is a beloved cooperative board game that challenges players to work together to defend their castle from a horde of monsters. Taking on the roles of brave defenders, players must strategize and coordinate their efforts to protect the castle walls and prevent the monsters from breaching the gates. The game is set in a medieval fantasy world, where …
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Board Game Beginnings – how we learn board games (Topic Discussion)
Board games have been a beloved pastime for centuries, bringing friends and families together to engage in friendly competition and strategy. From classic games like chess and Monopoly to newer favorites like Settlers of Catan and Codenames, there is a board game for everyone to enjoy. Learning a new board game can be a daunting task, especially for beginners. However, …
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Bagh Chal (Saturday Review)
Bagh-Chal, also known as “Tiger-Move” or “Goats and Tigers”, is a traditional Nepalese board game that has been played for centuries. This strategic game of skill and cunning is a favorite pastime for many people in Nepal, particularly in rural areas where traditional games are still popular. The game is played on a cross-shaped board with four tigers and twenty …
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Review Pressures – fun versus review (Topic Discussion)
Review pressures are a common phenomenon in today’s society, especially in the age of social media and online reviews. When it comes to sharing our opinions on products, services, or even experiences, there is often a fine line between having fun with the process and feeling the pressure of writing a review that is accurate and helpful to others. On …
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Forests of Pangaia (Saturday Review)
The Forests of Pangaia, a recently released indie game developed by independent game studio Mimicry, has been making waves in the gaming community for its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and unique storytelling. The game takes players on a journey through a mystical forest filled with mythical creatures, ancient ruins, and hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. One of the standout …
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Deck Building – a modern card mechanism (Topic Discussion)
Deck building is a popular and modern card mechanism that has been gaining traction in the world of tabletop gaming. This innovative gameplay style involves players starting with a small, basic deck of cards and gradually building it up over the course of a game by acquiring new cards and strategically choosing which ones to add to their deck. The …
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Raiders of the North Sea (Digital Eyes)
Raiders of the North Sea is a popular board game set in the Viking Age, where players take on the role of raiders seeking to impress their chieftain by plundering villages, collecting goods, and defeating their enemies. The game, designed by Shem Phillips, has garnered a strong following for its strategic gameplay and engaging theme. Recently, a digital adaptation of …
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Round the Outside – tracking scores in board games (Topic Discussion)
Board games have been a popular pastime for generations, providing hours of entertainment and friendly competition for players of all ages. One of the key aspects of board games is keeping track of scores, which can be crucial in determining the winner at the end of the game. While there are many different ways to keep track of scores in …
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Qwirkle (Saturday Review)
Qwirkle is a popular board game that has been captivating players since its release in 2006. The game, which combines elements of strategy and matching, has garnered praise for its simple yet engaging gameplay. Players are tasked with creating lines of tiles that match either in color or shape in order to earn points. The concept of Qwirkle is deceptively …
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Trick Taking – a modern card mechanism (Topic Discussion)
Trick taking is a popular card game mechanism that has been around for centuries but continues to be a favorite among players of all ages. In essence, trick taking games involve playing cards from your hand to win rounds, or “tricks,” based on certain rules and strategies. While trick taking games have been played for centuries in various forms, they …
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