Reviews, Bad Actors and Consequentialism – reviewing games from controversial publishers
I reckon most of us have heard about toxic behaviour in our hobby.
Speed Boost – overlapping turns in board games
Now don't get me wrong.
Reviews Kant Be Paid – a look at paid “reviews”
The discussion about whether board game reviews should be paid for comes up regularly.
Green, Greener, Greenest – sustainability and board games
After talking to Gaiagames at Berlin Brettspiel Con this year, I was impressed by how much they focus on sustainability for their games, not just when it comes to the product itself, but also the gameplay experience.
Opening Gambit – where to begin in the modern hobby
Starting out in any hobby can be daunting.
Chess Appeal – the history of an ancient game
Chess is one of our oldest games and as with most long-lasting entities, the game has undergone many changes over the years, influenced even by such factors as societal progress and politics.
Get yourself a wooden Tabletop Games Blog dice tray.
Each tray is the perfect size to roll your dice, and with the soft mat, it’s really quiet, while the wooden frame makes it wonderfully sturdy.
Home from Home – a con visit with a difference
I always love going to board game conventions, shows, conferences or whatever you want to call them.
Context Switching – when games are hard work
Recently at work, we discussed how constantly going from one task to the next or changing from one tool to another is rather draining.
Healthy Gaming Mentality – mental health and board games
In today's fast-paced and digitally saturated world, finding ways to recharge and repair our mental health is often quite hard.
Increased Cooperation – the popularity of cooperative games
I always used to be very much a competitive player.