Qwirkle is one of those incredibly easy games. You explain it in about five minutes. Even on their first game, new players can grasp the strategy. Nevertheless, Qwirkle is a game that requires some thought – a combination that often doesn’t work out.
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Spiel des Jahres 2011 – The Jury Recommends
After we looked at the Spiel, Kennerspiel and Kinderspiel des Jahres nominees, there is one group of games we haven’t[…]
Read moreBlokus 3D
It’s the trend of these last two years to slap a “3D” on everything and double the price. We now have 3D movies that no one ever asked for and that force you to do unnatural things with your eyes. We have 3D televisions just to watch those movies. And we have Blokus 3D.
Read moreKinderspiel des Jahres 2011 – The Nominees
Now, I may not be the most qualified person to talk about kids games. I haven’t played any since I[…]
Read moreMondo
Far off from the typical board game, Mondo works on a time limit, players play simultaneously and yet it comes along as not only a kid game but also a game for experienced players.
Read moreKennerspiel des Jahres 2011 – The Nominees
Happy Towel Day, everyone! After Monday’s quick look at the nominees for the good old Spiel des Jahres, today we’ll[…]
Read moreSpiel des Jahres 2011 – The Nominees
As just about everyone with a Twitter account announced today, the nominees for Spiel des Jahres 2011 were announced. This[…]
Read moreMaster Thieves
In an age of boardgames made of cardboard, some games stand out for their material. But a real wood cube as game “board” is not the only thing Master Thieves has to offer: you will also find a good amount of strategy and the greatest challenge to your memory and sense of direction I know about in any recent game.
Read moreMeeple’s Adventures: Soylent Green
It’s the year 2022… People are still the same. They’ll do anything to get what they need. And they need[…]
Read moreFiasco
Between all the boardgaming, sometimes I feel like something else. Fiasco is my current favourite role playing game, let me introduce you to it.
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