Is there anything more enduring over time than the humble game? Magma flows downstream and primordial ooze evolves into more mobile species whose time on this planet is fleeting. Meanwhile, games are built to last—have the rules of Checkers changed in your lifetime? Exactly. In fact, many games have existed since long before humans roamed… Continue reading Games Across Time
So much of a board game boils down to a roll of the dice, the picking of a card or a generous interpretation of a rule. Other than start a game of chess against oneself, there’s little anyone can do to mitigate randomness in board games. At the same time, there’s nothing anyone should do… Continue reading An Ode to Randomness
Our “game faces” are stoic and strong, instilling fear in the hearts of our enemies and inspiring our compatriots to board game like they’ve never board gamed before. With so many board and card game options existing today, these game faces serve another purpose: hide our disappointment when a friend rolls up to a game… Continue reading Playing Board Games We Hate
Pickleball is sweeping the nation as the most popular and exciting sport to come along since underwater basket weaving came into being. While pickleball is appealing because it’s much like a giant version of ping pong, one of the reasons behind its explosion is the fact that it requires less moving than tennis. Those with… Continue reading Board Gaming for Life
As board gamers, we are quite familiar with facts, figures, odds and statistics. Each decision we make while playing is a calculated risk and it’s up to us to be on top of ‘em. As such, we are the first to admit that there’s only the slimmest of chances that any New Year’s resolutions will… Continue reading Board Game Resolutions
Board gaming is one of the more social activities one can embark upon, but what can an attention-deprived player do when the social aspect of board gaming disappears? The world learned the answer in 2020, and that answer was not that appealing: nothing. It wasn’t until much later, when video chat became popularized, that any… Continue reading Board Gaming While Sick
Friendsgivings, aka potluck-style dinners on Thanksgiving for folks stranded for the holiday, have become much more popular over the last few years. Maybe it was because people were traveling far less, or perhaps family members became far too casual about the pandemic, but it’s undeniable these sorts of events alleviate a ton of pressure. No… Continue reading Friendsgiving with Board Games
Halloween is almost upon us, and with the usual spate of ghouls and ghosts comes a whole slew of novel costume ideas. Sure, you could go for some tried-and-true classics, like the sexy nurse, sexy librarian or sexy Dr. Frankenstein, but as a board gamer, you’ve maintained access to some of the most standout material… Continue reading Board Game Halloween Costumes
Since the first cave dwellers grabbed a handful of white limestones and another of volcanic, coal-charred stones and kicked off a round of Go, board games have remained a multifaceted part of a balanced life. They bring us joy and relieve our boredom (or boardom 😊), but the benefits do not stop there. Here are… Continue reading Benefits of Board Games
When the sweat drips down the insides of our thighs and pools in our socks, our thoughts understandably turn to colder temperatures and the relief that comes with them. It’s August, after all, and a chill may be starting to form in the air. But, after the heat waves that have gripped us over the… Continue reading Board Gaming in the Artic Tundra
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