One of the most admirable traits about human beings is our deep-seated, insatiable desire to learn. To explore. To look at what’s over the next hill solely because we can. Whether it’s crossing great continents, taking to the high seas,...
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Board gaming as a leisure activity has been around for millennia, a social activity nearly as old as civilization itself. These ancient games ranged from deceptively simple to remarkably deep, despite their abstract nature, and the fact that the vast...
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Like many creative enterprises, games are as much a work of art as they a form of entertainment. Every immersive experience, every logic puzzle, every raucous round of laughter is intentional. Although games strive above all to be fun and...
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What makes a game stand out? It’s a deceptively simple question that, on the surface, seems like it would be straightforward enough to answer, and yet it’s not unlike blind men trying to describe an elephant. To some, a game...
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When it comes to choosing a game, be it for a showcase or a retail shelf, understanding distinctions between games that are highly similar in nature is key to finding one that will resonate best for you. This more curated approach...
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July is known for many things. It marks the halfway point of the calendar year. It represents a time for vacations, excursions, and all manner of different recreational activities. It’s reflected upon as a period of time when nature is...
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Board games by their very nature are social affairs. They allow people to gather together over a shared exercise, providing a reliable and approachable vehicle for socializing and low-cost entertainment. Whether that game has you pitching wacky business ideas, journeying...
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When it comes to board game immersion, the vast majority of themes out there are done with the express intent of transporting players to that environment – to live out the experience the game is trying to convey. Sometimes this...
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Never underestimate the power of an idea. Prior to an idea becoming, it did not exist. There was no part of your self, conscious or otherwise, which registered this thought ever before. An idea can be anything. It can fan...
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There are few things more emblematic of a game than that of the six-sided die. With its small, unassuming presence, these tiny cubes of randomized chance can carry rather significant meaning. With one throw of the dice, the results can...
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