Catan: A Euro Game in America
Catan, first released in the US in 1996 as Settlers of Catan, is known as a “Euro-style” game. These games focus on a slow amassing of points, development of strategy,…
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Board Games for your Family Get-Together!
The holiday season is just “that time of year” for which we need to prepare for some positive family engagement. Thanksgiving and the December celebrations come fast upon us and…
Read MoreGame Conventions on a Budget
Game Conventions on a Budget Attending a game convention is a fantastic opportunity to play the newest games, get cool exclusives and meet others with the same gaming passions. Many…
Read MoreEvery Board Game Genre You Should Know
This is a follow up to my previous article about board game mechanics. While similar in many ways to game mechanics, a genre is less rigidly defined. Much like movies,…
Read More5 games you can learn in 5 minutes
5 games you can learn in 5 minutes From the open ended fantasy world of Talisman, to the meticulous sci-fi strategy of Twilight Imperium, I’m always ready to throw down…
Read MoreSpecial Education Through Game Play
When teaching special needs students, flexibility is key. The best Special Education (SPED) teachers are adaptive and intuitive, anchoring their students with both support and a malleable lesson plan. When…
Read MoreGryn & Grump Review Res Arcana
Res Arcana by Game Designer Tom Lehmann In a high tower, an Alchemist prepares potions, using vials filled with otherworldly fluids. In a sacred Grove, a druid grinds herbs for…
Read More7 Steps to Starting a College Board Game Club
If you’re a student, particularly in higher education, it can be very difficult to find the communities for you. If this is the case, consider creating your own tabletop gaming…
Read More8 Gateway Games to Play Instead of the Classics (part 1)
Part 1 Joining the modern board game hobby is intimidating. Every year several thousand new games are released and finding an entry point is increasingly difficult. In the face…
Read More8 Gateway Games to Play Instead of the Classics (part 2)
Part 2 Welcome to part 2 of our list of awesome gateway games to play with non-gamers. Each item in the list includes a short blurb with the basic idea…
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