Everybody has a story about the game that got them into this lovely hobby of ours. For me that game was Ticket to Ride, but it wasn’t quite love at first sight. Read on to find out why.
Category - Article
In Defence of Monopoly: Why a Toxic Attitude is Bad for the Hobby
It’s fashionable to mock Monopoly, but is the practice of Monopoly-bashing harmful to the hobby? Read on for a defence of Monopoly.
Game Design: Stop Designing, Start Developing
If you have ever mused, “There ought to be a game about X…” then you have dipped a toe into game design. Explore how flowing between design and development can improve your game design process.
How to Plan the Ultimate Board Game Night
Our guide to planning the ultimate board game night will help you throw an epic party your friends will talk about for weeks!
Retrospective: 2018’s Most Anticipated Games
At the beginning of 2018 we picked our most anticipated games of the year. Did those games deliver on their promise? Let's find out!
Overcoming Shyness Through Gaming
Feeling awkward, worried, or tense during social encounters with unfamiliar people? This is how I overcame my shyness, thanks to board gaming.
Lifestyle of a Dungeon Master
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction I run and play in and about seven D&D games. They’ve taught me a lot over the years, and when questioned, I like to share whatever nuggets of wisdom I’ve learned. I dared my community...
Playing Out “The Newness”
Getting new board games is always a delight, but sometimes "the newness” wears off too quickly. Do you have the same problem? Join Leslie as she tries to figure out why!
Game Design: Moving Quickly From Spark to Playable Prototype
Let's make a board game! Coax your idea out of its shell with this creative approach to board game design & early prototyping.
First Take Fridays – Bye Bye, Bad Maps: Brassy Bandidos Deliver
First Take Fridays are a celebration of the 'first time' we played a game. Come see what our writers think about Bad Maps, Bandidi, Brass: Lancashire, Bye Bye Black Sheep, and Mint Delivery.