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wolf in the fold a card game for aspiring shepherds in the audience and everyone else too

Wolf in the fold? A card game for aspiring shep...

Here's a great little family card game about growing a herd (OK, a "flock") of sheep while also protecting them from marauding wolves. At the same time, you ARE the...

Wolf in the fold? A card game for aspiring shep...

Here's a great little family card game about growing a herd (OK, a "flock") of sheep while also protecting them from marauding wolves. At the same time, you ARE the...

dominique is not dominos but it is unique a very fun abstract tile game from the 1980s

Dominique is not dominos, but it is unique. A v...

For this episode, I pulled an abstract game out of the archives that I think deserves a replay. It's pretty simple on the surface, but competitive players will find quite...

Dominique is not dominos, but it is unique. A v...

For this episode, I pulled an abstract game out of the archives that I think deserves a replay. It's pretty simple on the surface, but competitive players will find quite...

a game is not a game unless the players make meaningful decisions

A game is not a game unless the players make me...

“A game is not a game unless the players make meaningful decisions.” That doesn’t mean that those decisions need to be complex or multifaceted or have far-reaching consequences. The simple...

A game is not a game unless the players make me...

“A game is not a game unless the players make meaningful decisions.” That doesn’t mean that those decisions need to be complex or multifaceted or have far-reaching consequences. The simple...

how milton bradley saved us all and revolutionized the board game industry

How Milton Bradley saved us all and revolutioni...

Milton Bradley's first board game was "The Checkered Game of Life" first published in 1861. Building upon the dice-dependent morality "games" of the previous century, he created a game that...

How Milton Bradley saved us all and revolutioni...

Milton Bradley's first board game was "The Checkered Game of Life" first published in 1861. Building upon the dice-dependent morality "games" of the previous century, he created a game that...

cyber monday is for board game gifts

Cyber Monday is for Board Game Gifts!

Black Friday used to mean just the shopping day after Thanksgiving. Now, of course, it lasts for weeks, including Cyber Monday. Tabletop Games are not left out of these holiday...

Cyber Monday is for Board Game Gifts!

Black Friday used to mean just the shopping day after Thanksgiving. Now, of course, it lasts for weeks, including Cyber Monday. Tabletop Games are not left out of these holiday...

gluckshaus is a medieval dice game from central europe will the dice roll in your favor

Gluckshaus is a Medieval dice game from central...

It wasn't called "Gluckshaus" until the 20th century, but over 500 years ago this little gambling game was first played in central Europe. It's known as Jeu du Sept, Gioco...

Gluckshaus is a Medieval dice game from central...

It wasn't called "Gluckshaus" until the 20th century, but over 500 years ago this little gambling game was first played in central Europe. It's known as Jeu du Sept, Gioco...