When I first began exploring the art of miniature painting, I had only a limited understanding of the techniques that more experienced painters often took […]
A Feast for Odin Review Exploring Viking Strategy Resource Management and Epic Gaming Adventure
The first impression of any board game often comes from the quality of its components and how effectively the artwork conveys the intended theme, and […]
Game Night Spotlight: Foxy Bluffing in the Dungeon & Broom Service
The year 2015 stands out in board gaming history as a period when publishers began to fully embrace a wide spectrum of design philosophies, genres, […]
Weird / Unusual Map / Train / Theme Variants from the Community
There was a time when being interested in 18xx games meant entering a hobby niche so small that it barely existed outside of dedicated forums […]
Green Energy, Polyominoes, and You — Planta Nubo Analysis
When a board game arrives on the table, the first thing that strikes players is not the rules or the strategy but the visual presence. […]
Revisiting the Noughts and Crosses Game
When people think about simple games, Tic Tac Toe often comes to mind. It is one of the earliest experiences many have with structured play. […]
Computer vision-based analysis of buildings and built environments: A systematic review of current approaches
When approaching the idea of creating an entire tabletop environment, the first challenge is always how to balance ambition with practicality. The notion of scratch […]
Psychedelic Game in My Head
When a brush is lifted for the first time against a new miniature, there is usually an expectation of flow. Painters often imagine a block […]
The Landlord’s Game
Monopoly is one of those games that people across generations recognize instantly, even if they have never sat through an entire match or finished one […]
The Origins and Atmosphere of an Epic Gathering
When people think about card games, the first images that come to mind are often simple decks shuffled around kitchen tables, small gatherings of friends […]