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Out on the Tiles: The Evolution and Use of Tiles in Board Games
It's fair to say that any gamer who has spent enough time exploring the plethora of board games has played at least one tile-placement game. By its very nature, tile placement is ubiquitous because of its inherent versatility.
GAMING IN WAR: The Survival of the Board Game Community in Ukraine
Around 5 a.m. on February 24, 2022, Russian troops entered Ukraine and began bombing otherwise peaceful cities, airports, and critical infrastructure throughout the country from multiple fronts.
Essen SPIEL 2022: A Sparkle of Hope for Board Gaming
The last time I had the chance to attend Essen SPIEL, my son was just five weeks old, not exactly of the age where he could voice his opinion on the latest or greatest casual game.
Kabuto Sumo is Major Fun!
If you listen closely, you can hear it...KLONK!
2022 NW LUGI GAME AWARDS RETURN!
After a two-year hiatus, the LUCI Award contest has made a return for its fifth year!
DON'T DROP THAT TILE!
Playing the Long Game in...
GEN CON DRIVES 55
THE CONVENTION USES THE BYPASS TO RETURN TO GLORY
Flamecraft
ENTER A WORLD OF DRAGONS...TINY ARTISAN DRAGONS!
Ethics of Gaming: The Unspoken Rules & Norms at the Table
My fiancée tells of a childhood memory of Monopoly in which her father her against trading other when it was not her turn.
OH MY RING!
Looking for a dexterity challenge? Try this tricky, ring-sliding game where players race to shift chunky, colorful rings from finger to finger to complete patterns.
POWER FAILURE
Help supply the cities with energy in this game that is a unique combination of engine building and dexterity.
PHANTOM INK
Contact the spirits, choose your question wisely, and deduce the mysterious object only they know.
SO, YOU'VE BEEN EATEN.
Dive into the bowels of the beast to mine rare crystals or work hard to digest the miner inside of you for a good snack!
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Stroll down to the farmers market, buy tasty food, and complete your shopping goals in this tricky little tile-laying puzzle game.
LAST DEFENSE!
Sentient plants and spider robots are wreaking havoc through town! It's up to you to save the day.
GAME REVIEWS: CANVAS
Create beautiful works of art, one element at a time. Earn points for the striking artwork that results.
EXITING THE PAST: THE 200-YEAR TIMELINE OF THAMES & KOSMOS
One of the USA's hottest game publishers has a long history overseas.
Ethics of Gaming: The Unspoken Rules & Norms at the Table
My fiancée tells of a childhood memory of Monopoly in which her father admonished her against trading with other players when it was not her turn.
Castle Panic: SECOND EDITION
A NEW LOOK COMING THIS FALL
Origins 2022: A Smaller Convention Can Still Be a Blast
Origins Game Fair 2022 felt like Origins 2021.
SURPASSING THE SPEED LIMIT
What about the games? Below are just a smattering of the games to look out for coming out of Gen Con. These games made their debut at Gen Con and are now available for everyone to purchase.
Kabuto Sumo is Major Fun!
If you listen closely, you can hear it...KLONK! The mighty Kabutomushi, the magnificent rhinoceros beetles are knocking heads, sumo wrestling.
OH MY RING!
Looking for a dexterity challenge? Try this tricky, ring-sliding game where players race to shift chunky, colorful rings from finger to finger to complete patterns.
POWER FAILURE
Help supply the cities with energy in this game that is a unique combination of engine building and dexterity.
PHANTOM INK
Contact the spirits, choose your question wisely, and deduce the mysterious object only they know.
SO, YOU'VE BEEN EATEN.
Dive into the bowels of the beast to mine rare crystals or work hard to digest the miner inside of you for a good snack!
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Stroll down to the farmers market, buy tasty food, and complete your shopping goals in this tricky little tile-laying puzzle game.
LAST DEFENSE!
Sentient plants and spider robots are wreaking havoc through town! It's up to you to save the day.
CANVAS
Create beautiful works of art, one element at a time. Earn points for the striking artwork that results.
EXITING THE PAST: THE 200-YEAR TIMELINE OF THAMES & KOSMOS
One of the USA's hottest game publishers has a long history overseas.