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Four games later... my wallet is nervous

Four games later... my wallet is nervous

KaCoPlays

Operating strictly as a two player crew, we made it through four very different games, and I have thoughts on how player count changes everything!

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Tips and tricks for maximising the convention experience for those on the spectrum!

Tips and tricks for maximising the convention experience for those on the spectrum!

Hasvik

Cons are an opportunity to be amongst your tribe in a safe space, meet like-minded folk, and get your hands on the latest and coolest merch.  

Otter Chaos: Brixton’s board game café where everyone gets to play

Otter Chaos: Brixton’s board game café where everyone gets to play

Zatu

There’s something very satisfying about sitting down at a table with a group of friends, putting your phones away, and spending a few hours completely absorbed in a game. That’s essentially what Otter Chaos is all about.

Newport's board game cafe - Snacks & Ladders

Newport's board game cafe - Snacks & Ladders

Zatu

Snacks & Ladders is an independent board game café in Newport on the very lovely Isle of Wight, run by husband-and-wife team Chris and Karen!  

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Board Games that increase your knowledge

Miles

Who said learning has to involve sitting in a classroom with a textbook open in front of you? Board games can be a surprisingly good way to pick up new facts, discover history, and even improve your geography knowledge, all while trying to absolutely cook your mates around the table!

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Candor over content: how we actually decide what to buy

KaCoPlays

Once you fall into the board game rabbit hole, you start noticing the distinction between a game you'd like to try and one you'd like to buy...

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Option paralysis or new toy syndrome? Why we started auditing our shelf

KaCoPlays

Do more options on the shelf make it harder to choose what to play? Let's find out!

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3 hidden secrets in Stardew Valley you probably never knew existed

Owen Stainsby

For a farming simulator, Stardew Valley is beloved for its unique aesthetic, but under the facade lies a dark, disturbing world...

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Four highlights from MCM Birmingham Comic Con

Steven Gibney

Earlier this month, Birmingham hosted a gathering of all things nerdy at MCM Comic Con!

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Board Games vs Movies: Which is better?

Miles

It’s the ultimate lazy-day showdown. Do you grab some snacks, put on a film, and settle in for a couple of hours? Or clear the table, grab some mates and get a board game going?

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Welcome to Stockport's Outside The Box Board Games Café!

Zatu

Everything you need to know about why Stockport's Outside The Box Board Games Café is the perfect place for your next tabletop adventure!

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dnup, YES! But have you played...

KaCoPlays

Card-shedding games are exactly what they sound like, but the challenge is finding the best way to do it. I’d use four different games to teach this method.

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How do I play Dungeons & Dragons?

Miles

Never played Dungeons & Dragons before? Don't worry! Dungeons & Dragons is a game about creating stories, making choices, and rolling dice to see what happens next. Here's everything you need to know to get started!