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What makes us keep playing a game?

What makes us keep playing a game?

Ben Garry

In this third post out of four, I’m turning my attention to what makes us keep playing a game. What turns a good first experience into a favourite?

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What makes a good first play?

What makes a good first play?

Ben Garry

The first play of a new game is very important. A good experience leads to it becoming a long-term favourite. A bad one sends it to the shelves!

What We’ve Been Playing – October 2018

What We’ve Been Playing – October 2018

Josh

Each month members of our writing team come together to share their board game tales! Let’s find out “What We’ve Been Playing” during the spooky month of October! Tom H […]

Games of the Month – October 2018

Games of the Month – October 2018

Josh

Winter is coming! It’s getting colder, so that can only mean one thing…one big excuse to play more board games! Here’re some of our writer’s games of the month for […]

First impressions – What makes us buy a game?

First impressions – What makes us buy a game?

Ben Garry

First impressions are very important, but what actually makes us want to play particular games and then keep playing them? Find out in our feature article.

Essen 2018: 15 Board Game Highlights (Part Two)

Essen 2018: 15 Board Game Highlights (Part Two)

Denholm Spurr

We continue our countdown of board gaming highlights from Essen 2018! Part two contains inlcudes games such as Endeavour and Orbis!

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #14 Holibots

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #14 Holibots

Adam Payn

In this edition of the First-Time Designer series, Aartin heads on holiday and playtests Last Stand with various groups in and around Cornwall.

The History of Games Workshop

The History of Games Workshop

James Hazell

Games Workshop is the famous British miniature war gaming manufacturer, known for Warhammer 40K, Blood Bowl and much, much more!

Essen 2018: 15 Board Game Highlights (Part One)

Essen 2018: 15 Board Game Highlights (Part One)

Denholm Spurr

There were plenty of great board games on display at Essen 2018! We’ve put together a list of some of our highlights from this year’s show.

The Honest Meeple’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of Essen 2018

The Honest Meeple’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of Essen 2018

Thomas Gorner

The Honest Meeple selects his top five board games that are due to by released at Essen 2018, featuring titles from Days of Wonder and IELLO.

Top 5 Most Anticipated Expansions for Essen 2018

Top 5 Most Anticipated Expansions for Essen 2018

The Game Shelf

With 175+ new expansions releasing at Essen 2018, this top five list might be a good place to start your search! See which expansions make our wish list.

The Difficulties of Joining the Board Game Hobby

The Difficulties of Joining the Board Game Hobby

John Sherman

Joining the Board Game Hobby can be a ticky decision to make; with thousands of board games and jargon out there. Read John’s story today.

What We’ve Been Playing – September 2018

What We’ve Been Playing – September 2018

Josh

See what we’ve been playing throughout the month of September. Popular titles include The River from Days of Wonder and Wildlands!