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We are Hosting Boards and Brews at Sound Growler Brewery.

We have been asked by Sound Growler Brewery to host their Boards and Brews game nights every month. This will happen the last Thursday of...

THE GAME MECHANICS

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Collectable Card Games

What are Collectable Card Games (CCGs)? They are the cross over between Collectable cards like baseball cards and playing card games....

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Reviews and Previews

License to Krill: Whale of a Good Time, A Card Game Preview

When was the last time you played a game that came in a whale plushie? This was my first time too. License to Krill is a fun family...

Unveiling the Deceit: A Preview of the Game Backstabbers

Designing custom charecters is not reserved only for role playing games. In the upcomming game Backstabbers players will create a...

Sink or Swim: Old Salt Board Game Review

I have always been enamored by the Ocean. I love ships and ship based games. My interest in hobby gaming was launched by Man O War which...

Think Like a Shrink: A Therapeutic Review of the Hilarious Board Game

Think Like a Shrink is a new take on the party game. This game blends the knowledge of two doctors and the fun of the party game. This...

Interviews

Designer Interview: TJ Swing

The Great Smokey Mountains are amongst the worlds oldest on earth and the most visited national park in the US National Park System. This...

Designer Interview: Vincent Baker - Spellslingers and more

We are back with Vincent Baker today and we are talking all things Spellslingers and we get a peek into whats coming from Vindicated....

News and More

We are Hosting Boards and Brews at Sound Growler Brewery.

We have been asked by Sound Growler Brewery to host their Boards and Brews game nights every month. This will happen the last Thursday of...

Gen Con '24 Important Dates

Welcome to 2024! If you are headed to Gen Con this year these are your important dates. Gen Con 2024 is being held August 1st-4th at the...

Cogito Ergo Meeple Unveils Their Latest Game Release: Take a Sneak Peek

Cogito Ergo Meeple creators of Solar 175 and Luddite has announced their newest game Meeple Inc. In an alternative 1970's meeples and...

Bert's Game Design Journal

Ruck! 7s: Tracking Field Position

One of the key features of the game was tracking where on the field the ball is and who has possession. These are very common things to...

Ruck! 7s: Intro

I played rugby all through my 30s and really enjoy the sport. I learned so much about the sport through my local men's club The Chicago...

Untitled Space Race Game: Intro

Space... I have always loved space and space themed games. Recently I had a night where my brain was keeping me up at night. Basically...

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The Game Mechanics

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Collectable Card Games

What are Collectable Card Games (CCGs)? They are the cross over between Collectable cards like baseball cards and playing card games....

Pick-up and Delivery in Board Games: Strategy and Mechanics Explained

The phrase pick-up and deliver brings to mind something in the realm of UPS or FedEx. This thought is pretty accurate when we dive into...

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: Tips for Getting Past the Hesitation in Board Gaming

You and your friends are sitting around the game table playing the newest game. Your friends turn is taking way longer than everyone...