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Board Game Terms A-Z(atu) – A is for...
Welcome to the A-Zatu list of Board Game terms!! Throughout this series we will help you understand all of the terminology in the board game world.
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How to Choose your next Board Game
How does the average tabletop gamer decide which board game to buy next? Let’s take a look at some of the factors you need to take into consideration.
Diary of a First-Time Designer – #5 Names and Faces
In issue five of the “Diary of a First-Time Designer” series, Adam and Martin create their second prototype and take a look at the game’s title once again.
An Introduction to Every Major Ascension Expansion
Ascension is one of the first deck-building games designed and has spawned several different expansions and collectors editions. Let’s take a closer look.
A Look at the Hero Realms Character Packs
It’s when you add the character packs into the game that Hero Realms really starts to come into its own. Let’s take a closer look at the five options.
Diary of a First-Time Designer – #4 Creating a Monster
In this edition of the First-Time Designer series, Adam and Martin put their first prototype to the test.. paper cuts and all! Find out how the game went.
Leeds University Union Science Fiction & Fantasy Society
Leeds University Union Science Fiction & Fantasy Society is THE place to be at Leeds Uni and with the help of Zatu is always playing great board games!
5 Great Gateway Games for New Gamers
All of the games featured in this article are light, entry-level games with simple instructions. Let’s take a look at 5 great gateway games for new gamers.
Diary of a First-Time Designer – #3 Community Service
Welcome to the diary of a first-time designer! In ‘Community Service’ Adam talks about reaching out to the board game community on social media.
Randomness in Board Games: A Good or Bad Thing?
Randomness is often an important discussion point when weighing up the merits of a game. Let’s look at the scale and types of randomness in board games.
What We’ve Been Playing – April
Each month members of the Zatu Games writing team share details on the board games they have been playing, sharing both positive and negative thoughts on those games. Here are […]
Diary of a First-Time Designer – #2 Mods and Monsters
Welcome to the diary of a first-time designer! This issue, Adam and Martin look at how the core mechanics of the game will work, and Callum does the maths.
Top 5 Star Wars Board and Card Games
To help celebrate Star Wars Day we have collected our top five titles from the plethora of exciting and innovative Star Wars games on the market.
