The Evolution of Area Control
So another mechanic that I like a good amount is area control. Area control is the mechanic in which you get a bonus for having the most figures in the area or the only figures in the area, so, you Read More …
Tag: Euro Games
The Evolution of Story Games
I don’t really think I planned on going with some board game history and mechanic posts for a series, but I liked how the previous one turned out, and I thought it would be interesting to look at some more Read More …
TableTopTakes: Carcassonne
Recently, Peder and I have started a new tradition that we’re having a great time with so far — every other Wednesday, we’ve taken to visiting Insight, one of our favorite breweries, and settling in for an evening of gaming. Read More …
TableTopTakes: Five Tribes
First off, wasn’t it TableTopics before? Yes, it was, however, the guys who run The RPG Academy ran into a flimsy copyright attempt against them and their podcast called Table Topics. So preemptively we are going to be changing the Read More …
Board Game Types: Euro Games
Euro Games are probably the biggest and best-known type of board game right now. They are the games that have really brought around a revolution in how we think about board games, and what we expect board games to be Read More …
Table Top Games 101
We’ve all seen the stacks of old games at someone’s family’s place, possibly even your own. Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, and others. These games, while they have their place, are pretty straightforward and lose their excitement as you grow up. Thankfully, Read More …