Games come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, languages and themes, but one constant variable stretches across them all: Players must be in the same room as one another while playing. Our current world circumstances, plagued with the possibility of COVID-19 infection, renders this one prerequisite for gaming nearly impossible to fulfill—not to mention… Continue reading Quarantining and Board Games
As an experienced gamer, it will often fall to you to instruct others on how to play, particularly if your selection of games have been padded by the fun offerings of UnboxBoardom 🙂 . Yet, not every player sits at attention and understands the rules upon first pass, regardless of how accomplished a teacher you… Continue reading The wacky variety of board game learners
Whether you’re on a first date, a last date (we’re sorry) or anything in-between, playing a board game is the perfect way to inject some romance into the evening. It’s why board game bars and cafes are on the rise as ideal date night out destinations. Even the weather cooperates and sends us indoors with… Continue reading For the love of the (board) game
As the year draws to a close, we thought we’d take a look back at the 2019 trends that shaped our gaming behavior. One thing became crystal clear: No matter what the year threw at us, board games remained a constant source of comfort. Here are a few of the wonderful things board games provided.… Continue reading 2019 Board Game Trends — Year in Review
This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving–specifically fun, excitement, family bonding and the thrill of a well-timed, epic move. Here’s why games make for the ultimate stocking stuffer, or as the case may be, menorah-accompanier. Board games aren’t THAT expensive While there are certainly games that can run upwards of $100, sometimes… Continue reading Why board games make great gifts
The holidays are approaching, and this time of year serves as a harbinger of awkward conversations to come — Thanksgiving and Christmas are prime times to interact with relatives you either rarely see or suffer through. Don’t let different political beliefs or levels of social awkwardness get in the way of a happy evening! Here… Continue reading Board Game Conversations During the Holidays
Board games are static objects, but Halloween provides a wonderful opportunity to bring those games to life in the form of a killer costume. Show off your gaming pride by adopting one of the following costume ideas and incorporating it into your next Halloween shindig. Meeple One of the most recognizable game pieces makes for… Continue reading Board Game Halloween Costume Ideas
Ah, the great outdoors: a wonderful place where astroturf is no more, animals exist pre-taxidermy and the sky is lit by a single, supernova star. And with winter on the horizon, the great outdoors is the hot spot to be–soaking up some rays or embarking on one last camping trip before cold temperatures consume us.… Continue reading Gaming in the great outdoors
To get the most out of a new board game, sometimes you have to really dive in and devote a lot of time to playing, learning and, ultimately, dominating. Longer games (2+ hours) provide an opportunity to settle into your game brain, when decisions happen more quickly and you’re best able to see strategy without… Continue reading Helpful tips to surviving loooooong games
Serving as an ambassador to board games is both a blessing and a curse. Friends and family will seek out your advice on games, and you’ll likely feel like a veritable Godfather of fun activities. But it’s also a lot of pressure: Your words will make-or-break people’s experience with a particular game, which indirectly affects… Continue reading How NOT to teach board games
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