Reviews and Roundups
As I browse board game-related social media, I find a lot of people have similar problems when deciding what their next board game should be. Mage Knight vs Runebound is one of those common questions. Both are fantasy-themed adventures (or so it seems), but when you look underneath, there are several differences that will make … Read more
Nowadays plenty of entertainment forms exist. TV programs, movies, YouTube, Netflix, video games; if we start with indoor activities. Then you have all sorts of outdoor activities: workout, sports, shows, museums, the list is endless. Why should you choose board games over others or at least dedicate a significant portion of your time to them? … Read more
In order to understand what makes a board game fun to play, we must first look at some fundamentals. Why there are some that we play once or twice and then never look at again and why do we keep coming back to those all-time classics? What is a board game? What is it made … Read more
I’ve got to admit it took me a while to discover Stefan Feld’s games. Sure, the first-look appeal is not strong with them, but the more you play them, the more they grow on you. You discover carefully designed mechanisms that create tight and unforgiving gaming experiences. But the real joy starts when you overcome … Read more
This article discusses the 5 reasons Concordia is more than worth playing almost a decade since its original release. It’s still one of the best board games around! Introduction to 5 Reasons Why You Should Play Concordia in 2022 One of my favorite Latin proverbs from school was Ubi Concordia, Ibi Victoria (Where there is … Read more
Games have been around for millenniums, but the modern board gaming is a relatively new activity (having risen after WWII and really taking off in the last 20 years), and as such still relatively unknown to the general public. Too embarrassed to ask a newbie question? Here’s a frequently asked questions article to help present … Read more
In this article, you can learn about expansions for A Feast for Odin. What new features do they introduce, are they worth it, and who should buy them? Should You Buy Expansions for a Feast for Odin? While the Norwegians and mini-expansions for A Feast for Odin are excellent and a worthy addition, there’s absolutely … Read more
This article explains the three reasons why behind a simple beat-your-own-score solo mode in A Feast for Odin lies a deep and intriguing system, that offers immense replayability. Why is A Feast for Odin an Excellent Solo Board Game? There are three reasons why A Feast for Odin is a top-grade single-player board game. It’s … Read more
When the game features over 500 components it may rightfully seem intimidating to potential buyers or new players. But is A Feast of Odin really a difficult game to learn and play? Is A Feast for Odin difficult? Despite its complexity, A Feast of Odin is relatively easy to learn, teach and play. I found … Read more
In this article, you can read about 6 Reasons We Play Board Games Solo. It’s a great way to experience board games and you should try it out if you haven’t yet. Introduction Until lately, solo board gaming was considered an odd thing. People who practiced it were misunderstood and looked down upon. “Why don’t … Read more