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I missed out on the 1970s. My mother, however, did not. She hit her teens in the seventies. Because she was a swinging hip-cat then, she spent hours and hours losing herself in a euphoric aphrodisiac called board games. I may be taking a little swipe at my mother (I’ve never forgiven her for beating […]

If you are relatively new to the board gaming community, chances are you know what Clue is. Clue is a well-known and classic board game that has been marketed to the masses, like Monopoly or Guess Who. It is a great starting piece because it is easy to understand. My friends and I got hooked

Introduction If you were born into the modern world, then chances are that you’re playing a game you never wanted to: Economics. There’s an extensive extended definition for what it means, but it just means the systems people use to trade money and goods. They come in a few different flavors, but ultimately one thing

The sixties were a fantastic time. I wasn’t there personally, but my mother was there for part of it. Listening to her, it was a technicolor euphoria blended with Elysium and Paradise all at once. Of course, I don’t know about all of that, but I do know one thing: Many of the board games

Tactics are essential.  Many people might say tactics only matter in war, but they don’t think that through. All of life is about tactical decisions. We make strategies and plans for everything we do in life.  Any time we plan how to use our time, that’s an exercise in tactics. Anytime we plan the conversation

Everyone can agree that a great party is one where people can socialize and have fun with each other, but how do you do it? Most party-goers have a couple of drinks and share stories; through it, you can connect with others, especially those who you do not know too well. Alongside the drinks and

Splendor is a great and fun game that beginners and veterans alike can play. The game’s mechanics are simple and easy to understand for new players, but the strategies to win also require a lot of thought for seasoned players. I remember the first time I played Splendor. My girlfriend and I went to a

Board games have changed alongside the generations that grew up with them. With the turn of the century, we soon found that many more genres and themes could be explored in games that would soon become staples on any board game collector’s shelves.  I have been playing board games for over fifteen years now, and

It takes skill to write a mystery. An author has to consider not just the setting and characters but also their motivations. They have to think through the narrative from every angle, not just to conclude it but to end it in such a way that it brings all the clues together in a satisfying

Let’s travel back to the 90s; Nickelodeon shows were at their best, everyone started wearing overalls and flannel shirts, Furbies had just begun their conquest for world domination, and geek culture had slipped through the cracks of mainstream entertainment. Many people were slowly getting into board games during this era. While the 80s cultivated an