I have been immersed in German-style board games since 1988, and from the very beginning, I found myself drawn to the artistry of game components. […]
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Mastering the Feral Dragon: A Zombicide Miniature Painting Review
Life often moves in rhythms of duty and fleeting stillness, and for many who balance work with a demanding hobby, those moments of stillness become […]
A Card Game Retelling the Great Siege of Malta
The release of 1066, Tears to Many Mothers marked a distinctive moment in tabletop design. At first glance, it appeared to be another asymmetric card […]
Mastering the Shadowrun Crossfire Game: Strategies, Challenges, and Immersion
Shadowrun: Crossfire carries a reputation for being as demanding as it is rewarding. At first glance, it may seem like another cooperative deck-building game, yet […]
The Ultimate Game Marathon: LoBstercon Highlights and Insights
Last weekend, LoBstercon returned, asserting itself as one of the most intensive board gaming weekends in the global calendar. Its reputation precedes it: a place […]
Charting a Century of Play: Reflections, Memories, and Game Legacies Beyond the List
When the idea of compiling a list of one hundred games first began to crystallize in my mind, it felt like embarking on an expedition […]
Rising with Balloons and Falling with Sandbags: Exploring the Unpredictable World of a Trick-Taking Game
Sandbag emerges as a card game that takes an age-old mechanism, trick-taking, and reshapes it into something layered, whimsical, and unexpectedly strategic. Upon first encounter, […]
Layers of a Game: The Evolution of Playing Cards as Tools of Leisure, Learning, and Expression
Playing cards have long held a unique place in human culture, straddling the line between leisure, artistry, and symbolism. Their emergence in Europe heralded a […]
The Delicate Balance of Comedy in Games and the Unwritten Rules for Making Players Laugh Without Harm
Humor has long held a special place in human interaction, shaping how we connect, entertain, and even challenge one another. In the world of game […]
The Art of Fear and Fun: Trick or Treat Studios’ Journey from Halloween Masks to Game Design Brilliance
Chris Zephro’s journey into the world of imagination and play began during his childhood in California. He vividly remembers purchasing his very first Dungeons & […]