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Ultimate Board Game Gift Guide: Recommendations for Every Gamer

BySam May 28, 2023June 18, 2023

Embark on an epic quest to find the perfect board game gift for your loved ones! Conquer the whirlwind of options with tried and true recommendations, including the irresistible Earth, and the delightfully deck-building Clank! Venture off the beaten path and discover hidden gems like the extraordinary Hickory Dickory or the intricate Gizmos. Ready for the ultimate challenge? Feast on the incredible Pandemic Legacy Series, Shem Phillips Games Collection, and Tiny Epic Games. Tantalize your senses as you piece together the ultimate gift, and remember – it’s the thought that counts!

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Decoding Game Review Scores: The Inflation Conundrum

BySam May 28, 2023June 18, 2023

Welcome to the wild world of game review scores, where “average” films score 2/4 but an “average” game garners 7/10! How does this happen, you ask? Join us as we dive deep into the world of ratings inflation, the differences between professional game reviewers and hobbyists, the curious BoardGameGeek rating system, and of course, the role of hype, personal preference, and selection bias. Unravel the mystery, understand the subjectivity and factors at play, and let’s altogether embark on a thrilling, gaming adventure! Ready, set, play!

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Crowdfunding Conundrums: Board Game Edition

BySam May 28, 2023June 18, 2023

Enter the curious world of crowdfunding conundrums, where “all-in” doesn’t always mean all, and premium components find themselves homeless. Join me as we dive into some perplexing and occasionally hilarious trends in the crowdfunding world, like my obsession with Scarface 1920 and its paperboy mini figurine debacle. It’s time to establish some crowdfunding standards, so grab your 9,000 ziplock bags and help puzzle out this land of dreams, innovations, and very specific mysteries.

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Grimlord Games: The Dark Side of Board Game Publishing and Kickstarter

BySam May 28, 2023June 18, 2023

Roll the dice of uncertainty as we uncover the drama behind Grimlord Games, a board game publisher that raised over $367,000 on Kickstarter but never furthered production on some titles. This dark tale highlights the high-stakes world of crowdfunding and board game publishing, reminding us that not all glitters is gold (or shiny Kickstarter funds). Indeed, the Grimlord Games saga serves as a cautionary tale for gamers everywhere, urging diligence before diving into the latest game project or expansion; let’s embrace the risk and toast to indie devs creating games we adore!

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Revive Review: A Chill Guide to Rebuilding Civilization!

ByChris May 23, 2023June 18, 2023

My Personal Take: QuickFacts Rating 8.2 For Players 1-4 Time Duration 90-120 Mins For Age 14+ Well, butter my biscuits, folks! Buckle up because we’re about to take a wild ride through the frosty remnants of human civilization in Revive, a complex and engrossing board game that’s colder than a polar bear’s toenails. But worry…

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2Player Preview – Castellan with Chris & Valerie – Boardgamery

ByChris March 30, 2013May 19, 2023

Castellan QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Not yet released Geek and Sundry Tabletop: Not played Plano Box Size: Not really necessary Number of Players: 2 or 4 Val’s ‘Geek Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to…

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2Player Preview – Cube Quest with Chris & Valerie – Boardgamery

ByChris March 30, 2013May 19, 2023

Cube Quest! QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Not yet released Geek and Sundry Tabletop: Not played Plano Box Size: Not really necessary Number of Players: 2 Val’s ‘Geek Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to find…

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2Player Reviews – Pandemic with Chris & Valerie – Boardgamery

ByChris March 30, 2013May 19, 2023

Pandemic! QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Here Geek and Sundry Tabletop: Here Plano Box Size: Not really necessary Number of Players: 2-4 Val’s ‘Geek Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to find others to play with…

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A Not so Rare Find at the Mall – Boardgamery

BySean December 12, 2012May 19, 2023

Excuse me miss? Do you have any Monopoly?

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A Rare Find at Barnes and Noble

BySean November 24, 2012May 19, 2023

I was making my usual cursory check of the games at my local Barnes and Noble when, imagine my surprise: Is B&N upping its game? literally? Of course, it’s $99.95 but you have to applaud the effort.