Gaming and Winning
So far, I’ve played around thirty games of Scythe. I have been playing predominantly digital edition, since it allows me to play more games and play whenever I want. I have developed some Scythe strategy tips of my own, but I am still struggling to beat the AI at medium strength. My Initial Observations I knew […]
Eurogame is a term often heard in board games terminology. It is also often used incorrectly or people don’t even know what it means and use it because someone else speaks that way and it sounds cool. We’re going to have a look at what is a eurogame, what characteristics are typical for a eurogame […]
As amazing as Scythe is, playing a physical board version can sometimes be difficult. It can be hard to get people together on a regular basis or at all and single player can get long to set-up and play. Or you could just be in doubt if the game is really for you – physical […]
Although centuries old, chess is still a very popular game today. Just a few decades ago, the only way to play it, was to get together with a real person face to face or, if you had all the time in the world, via mail (the slow one). These days, technology has increased opportunities a […]
Board games can be a very rewarding and immersive experience. And who best to share that experience with, than someone you know very well and have similar life interests – your significant other. If you are on the lookout for new games, I researched what are top board games for couples currently on the market […]
Hasbro’s newest monopoly board game has been announced in the last week and it has a very special theme, that has already raised some controversy. What’s all the fuss about and what do I think of it? Power of Women and Ms. Monopoly Ms. Monopoly is a monopoly game just like any other, but with […]
Sometimes you just want to sit at the table with your friends, have a few drinks and have fun. Maybe you’re just not in the mood, are too tired or you have someone casual along, who is not interested in a more complex board game. I have researched what are the best party board games […]
You probably played Monopoly many times, without thinking too much into what you are actually doing, just trying to have fun. Perhaps you were more successful than others, perhaps less, or maybe you didn’t even care as long it was good time spent with friends. But if you’re more of a curious type, you possibly […]
Welcome to Diesel-Punk 1920s Eastern Europe This time we’re going to find out what is Scythe the board game (not the agricultural tool 🙂 )? Game is set in an alternate reality Eastern Europe, just after The Great War. People are trying to recover and rebuild, but the peace is not yet destined to happen. […]
Aah, Monopoly. One of the oldest and most popular board games. It was first published in 1935 and after 84 years it’s still going strong. Although it involves a die and a very high luck factor, the true skills (read about luck and skill in board games here) lay in the money management and negotiation. […]