Building the right kind of neighborhood network is harder than it looks in this Meeple Mountain review of Estate, from Kanare Abstracts.
Recent Articles & Reviews by Tom Franklin
By day, I'm a mild-mannered IT Manager with a slight attitude. By night I play guitar & celtic bouzouki, board games, watch British TV, and write.
My first book, The Pterrible Pteranodon, is available online from your favorite local, indie bookstore.
For me, gaming is primarily about creating memories with friends and being presented with lots of interesting choices. I love abstracts, co-ops, worker placements, and heavier Eurogames.
And despite being a DM, I have an inherent dislike of six-sided dice.
Check out this small box abstract game about territory and borders in a Meeple Mountain review of Borderland from Kanare Abstracts.
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Holiday Board Game Gift Guide 2024 – great board game gifts
If you're hunting for the best board game gifts of 2024, then look no further! This list has wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games; games for the first timer and for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight games you can play in minutes to multi-hour games your gamer will love. Read more… -
Meeple Mountain Gaming Icons T-Shirt
Show your love for Meeple Mountain and for your favorite hobby all in one great tshirt. The Meeple Mountain Gaming… Read more… -
The 2025-2026 Worldwide List of Board Game Conventions
Looking for board game conventions near you? Meeple Mountain's worldwide list of board game conventions is the most complete list of events found online; updated multiple times a month. Last updated: March 12, 2025. Read more… -
The Ultimate Worldwide Guide to Board Game Cafes
Our ultimate guide to board game cafes has everything you need to know about what a board game cafe is, or how to find one in your area! Last updated March 12, 2025. Read more…
