Everyone loves cats, including board gamers and board game designers. Naturally, therefore, there are a plethora of cat-themed board games available. They are as quirky as the feline companions we all love. Many of them are simple (and thus, often overlooked by the heavier board gaming crowd), while others have surprising depth for such a […]
He goes by many names: The Dark Knight, The World’s Greatest Detective, The Caped Crusader, Batsy… but mostly it’s just Batman. He’s been thrilling fans since 1939 and has appeared in just about every form of media you can think of. When it comes to the tabletop realm, Batman-themed board games have been hit or […]
There is a tiny Kaiju spirit locked inside your cat. I’m pretty sure this isn’t scientifically verifiable, but it is anecdotally recognized by anyone who has spent any amount of time with a house cat. In their hearts, they long for destruction, and your board game is an ideal realm for them to wreak havoc. […]
Humans have been telling stories as long as we can remember. From aboriginal cave drawings to folklore to dime-store novels, we’ve always found a way to weave narrative through our existence. Something about us craves the shared experience of a story. There’s something magical about walking out of a movie or finishing a book and […]
Watching our kids grow up is kind of bittersweet. Sometimes you wish they could stay young forever, other times you just want them to grow out of whatever difficult phase they’re currently in! One benefit of your kids growing out of their really little stage is the joy of teaching them new board games, so […]
Are you a new painter? The world of miniature painting can be a daunting one to step into. Where do you start? What brands do you buy? What even is a contrast paint? Below, I have compiled a list of what I consider essential buys for you to think about the next time you whip […]
So who is Paul? No, I’m not referring to Paul Dennen (Dune Imperium/Uprising), Paul Salomon (Honey Buzz), or Paul Peterson (Smash Up), though I’m sure I could find gaming disagreements with each of these fine designers. Rather, I am referring to my wonderful husband Paul, the man who introduced me to the strategy board gaming […]
This is a list for the true cardboard creeps out there. The ones who keep those little Silica Gel packets in their games. Just in case. The ones who could go out and join a game night. But they stay in. And play their own damn games. By themselves! In silence! Solo gaming is perhaps […]
The history of the board gaming hobby is something I’ve paid close attention to over my 10+ years in the hobby. Remembering the hype of the past, understanding why certain games were so popular in their time, and identifying why certain games are lost to time are just some of the factors that keep me […]
I don’t think I knew what I was getting into with this hobby. At first, it seemed like an interesting way to spend some free time. There’s more here, though. A lot more. It didn’t take long to figure out the biggest pitfalls: FOMO, expense, and loss of shelf space. I expected those. Five years […]
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