My current favorite boardgame, Scythe, scratches all of my tabletop itches. A simple, compelling gameplay connected with some amazing art and story makes for a great evening. That said, I hope that Steamwatchers could possible supplant Scythe when it ships in a year.
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The Matchbox Collection is a set of amazingly compact board games
Little one or two-player board games are great. They’re fun, quick to play, and portable. That’s why I like this collection from Gonzalo Aguirre Bisi, a game designer from Seville.
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February is “Snag-A-Normie” month for tabletop games
If you haven’t convinced your friends and neighbors to sit down to a game of Cards Against Humanity or Carcassone, February is your chance. According to OnTableTop, February is “Snag-A-Normie” month where you’re encouraged to introduce others to tabletop gaming.
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Foundations of Rome: the epic board game on Kickstarter
I’m sure someone else has used this line: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you could build it in 60 minutes. I mean, you could, if you were playing Foundations of Rome, by Emerson Matsuuchi. It looks like a really fun game for 2 to 5 players. Here’s how it’s played:
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Shadows In The Forest brings mystery to the gaming table
Originally called Waldschattenspiel this game involves moving a light through a dim forest in search of tiny elves or Shadowlings. The American version of the game made by Think Fun is a fascinating for nearly all ages.
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Bring out your inner DM with Escape the Dark Castle
Easy-to-play RPG games like Gloomhaven have recently brought dungeon crawling out of the basement and onto the living room table. The idea that you can play a campaign without spending hours or days and eating twelve bags of Cheetos is a delightful thought for parents/former Dungeon Masters like myself. That’s where Escape the Dark Castle comes in.
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