Serious war games – controversial or not
War games are often seen as controversial.
Winning strategies – ideas to help you win
Even if you're not a particularly competitive player, trying to win the game is what you should aim for.
Dented replacements – the issue with replacement parts for board games
Inspired by a Twitter post from Matt at Lost My Meeples, I wanted to talk about what I think a publisher's responsibilities are when it comes to replacing board game components.
Everyone can play – games that (should) suit most people
I always say that not everyone will like every board game, but there is a board game for everyone.
Victorious losses – games without loss or victory condition
In digital games, the idea of a high score table dates back to the 1970s and 80s.
Economic simulations – why I love them so much
There is one genre of games that really stands out for me: economic simulations.
Digital cheats – practising against AIs
Since the lockdown, many board games have now also been released in digital format.
Keeping time – how time limits can speed up games
I enjoy games with quite a wide range of playing times.
Pricey games – how we value games
I have often heard that board game reviews should talk about the price of games.
The Art of Board Games
As many of you probably know, I am a very visual person.