This year I decided to finally sign up for the annual BGG Secret Santa, a worldwide gift exchange between board game fans. Soon after sign-ups closed, I discovered that I was to play Santa to a gamer in Croatia! This led to much researching of Croatian game sources vs. other EU stores, but I soon…
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A Letter to (a BGG) Santa
This year, for the first time, I’m participating in the BGG Secret Santa exchange. So I figured I’d write a letter to (my) Santa giving them some information that might help make figuring out my gift a little easier. Hello Santa! I hope you’re doing well as we approach this busy holiday season. I just…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Games of 2016
It’s been a great year for new games, and it was pretty tough for me to narrow down my list to just five. It probably doesn’t help that I’m something of an omnigamer so I had a lot of games to decide between. But I had to be ruthless, and so here are my top…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Games I Learned in 2016
Given that I’m restricted by what I or my friends happen to have around, I don’t always learn games right when they release. This list represents my favourite games that I was introduced to during 2016 that were actually released prior to the last year. #5 – Endeavour (2009) I was introduced to this game…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Co-operative Games
Sometimes I’m not in the mood to compete for glory against my friends. At those times, co-op games allow us to team up against a common enemy, be it virulent disease, the forces of evil, or just a challenge to count to & from 100 (twice). #5 – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game This game would…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Two-Player Games
Two-player games are a staple in our house and so it’s been a joy to watch the veritable explosion of dedicated two-player games that seems to have recently hit. We especially enjoy those games that can be played at our local bar accompanied by a good beer and great food; everything on this list has…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Games to Play Solo
Solo gaming only occupies a smallish portion of my overall gaming time, but I do enjoy playing a game by myself when chances to get to the game store get slimmer due to work or personal commitments. The games I’ve listed still offer a satisfying experience when played alone that’s equal to the experience you’d…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Games with Great Components
Just like with art, while great components don’t make up for poor game design, they can enhance the experience and make a good game even better. Opening any of the games below can truly impress when people see what’s included in the box. #5 – Mythe: Pop-up board & sacred cheese For a small box…
Collection Update: December 2016
Going into the month of December, I had no idea how my collection was about to change – I was still trying not to buy any games, but Christmas meant there was always the possibility of new additions to the game shelves. In the end, I dd use Amazon points to buy Codenames: Pictures to…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Dice Games
People either love or hate dice, or more specifically, they love or hate the randomness they add to gaming. I personally find that rolling dice can bring some of the most exciting and satisfying moments in gaming, full of either celebration or dismay depending on how they fall. #5 – Dice Heist I watched my…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Card Games
In my mind there is apparently a distinction between “card games” and “games that use cards”; a fact I was unaware of prior to making this list. Each of the games that made the list is either entirely cards, or close to it, with just the occasional appearance of tokens or dice. These are the…
The 12 Lists of Christmas – Top 5 Games with Great Card Art
Great art doesn’t make up for mediocre game play, but it can make a good game into a great overall experience. Yesterday I listed games that are beautiful on the outside, but there are other ways publishers can show off the work of their amazing artists. Games that use cards provide plenty of opportunities for…
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