A Progressive Top 10 to Introduce Player Interaction
Competition is at the heart of any game. Indeed, it’s a characteristic that often defines→
Tagged: board games
A Progressive Top 10 to Introduce War Gaming
War games. When hearing the very words, many run screaming. Others imagine white-haired men bending→
The Year of the Dragon (Reflections Upon My Anniversary)
One year ago today, I posted my first review on iSlaytheDragon. What a busy year it’s→
Finding an FLGS
Greetings, dear readers, loyal followers, and you who just happen to be stumbling on this→
Board Games: Are They Really Shared Experiences?
There are a number of reasons we play board games; for the intellectual challenge, for→
Why, Why, Why?! #9: Get Rid of Box Inserts
Why, Why, Why?! is a series of highly subjective, perhaps personally charged, and often provocative→
Thanks to Kickstarter, We May Finally Get Potato Salad!
[Editor’s note: The following article reflects only the opinions of its writer and does not→
In Canada It’s Called a Washroom (And 7 Other Musings on Origins)
So, I spent last week with a bunch of Canadians in Columbus, OH (that is→
Go Short: Playing Not to Lose
It’s tradition for the senior class at my daughter’s high school to conclude every academic→
Why, Why, Why?! #6: Lots of Open Information is Bad
Why, Why, Why?! is a series of highly subjective, perhaps personally charged, and often provocative→
Please Don’t Take My Sunshine Away (A Review of Shadows over Camelot)
‘Tis a dark time for Camelot. Lancelot has run off with Guinevere, hordes of Picts→
News Bits: Extra, Extra!
Remember when news boys stood out on the streets with bundles of papers shouting, “Extra!→
Why, Why, Why?! #5: Direct Interaction Makes Games Better
Why, Why, Why?! is a series of highly subjective, perhaps personally charged, and often provocative→
Why, Why, Why?! #3: Expansions are Bad
Why, Why, Why?! is a series of highly subjective, perhaps personally charged, and often provocative→
Guide to Gaming: Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd: Good Games for Two (and More)
This is a gaming blog. I don’t think I need to sell you on the→
Why, Why, Why?! #1: Theme Matters
Why, Why, Why?! is a series of highly subjective, perhaps personally charged, and often provocative→
Round and Round (A Guide to the Rondel Mechanic)
Every once in a while, even still in the 21stcentury, a game designer creates and→
Who Am I This Time? (a guide on role selection)
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Shakespeare wasn’t→
Hit the Deck! (A Guide on Deckbuilding)
Deckbuilding is a pretty popular buzzword in the tabletop community these days, and it almost→
Run, Salmon, Run! (A review of Salmon Run)
When you hear of a game called Salmon Run, you might think it’s about the→
To Teach, Perchance to Learn: Part I(A Guide on Teaching Games)
One of the biggest barriers of getting into a new game is learning how to→
What Happens In Avalon…. (A Review of The Resistance: Avalon)
It is a dark time in Camelot. Â (If that sounds familiar, perhaps you recently read→
Guide to Gaming: The FLGS
“Where do you get all these games?” I get that question a lot from non-gamers→
Guide to Gaming: Gaming with Kids
One of the simpler and under-rated joys in life is playing with kids. As it→
Down in the Depths (A Review of Dungeon)
Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are enjoyable because they give you a chance to→
Guide to Gaming: Research Before You Buy
Board gaming is a great hobby, accessible to a broad range of ages and demographics.→
Guide to Gaming: What do all these terms mean?
As in any subculture or group, unique terms (jargon) are created to describe common events,→
When Game Terminology Is Terminal
I’ve been working on a game design lately, and when I do that I tend→
FDQ: Two’s Company
One of the hard, sought-after gems in our hobby is that perfectly balanced, two-player game. →
As Seen on Geek and Sundry!
You’ve probably seen a few episodes of Wil Wheaton’s Tabletop, the boardgame playing webseries on→
FDQ: How do you store your games?
Since board games are made of cardboard and plastic, we all know it’s at least→
Brown-Bag Games
Especially now with a new baby in the house, most of my gaming takes place→