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Magical Athlete: every character graded
This guide grades every character on how reliably their ability delivers across all four races, on both the Mild Mile and the Wild Wilds!
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Video game hub worlds I wouldn’t want to live in...
Having a safe place to return to in a video game after a difficult quest or harrowing story beat is more than a welcome reprieve – it’s a necessity. But what if your hub world isn’t actually a needed respite, but a confusing mess? Or – worse – makes the whole experience even more stressful?...
Crowdfunding Catchup 3
First of all, an arrival: Cascadia: Alpine Lakes popped up on my doorstep recently, a very nice game which I’ll cover in more detail over the coming months. As I said in my short preview article back in October last year, I was dithering about coughing up for the crowdfunding ‘upgrades’ or just waiting for retail...
The games we’re still playing six years later
Some games stick. I went back through our Top 50 Played Games from 2020 and was surprised by how many of them are still games we genuinely enjoy playing today...
The 5 best Horrified monsters ranked
All the good horror movies get sequels. The most popular ones turn into series. Long series. Lots and lots of entries. Look at Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween. Fair play, some of these entries are not the best. Alright, a lot of them. Some of these franchises have been milked until they shrivelled up and keeled over (there is no excuse for Friday the 13th part VIII). But there’s no truer sign of success than a sequel. So, let’s have a good look at Horrified, the cooperative horror board game that recently reached its sixth iteration and shows no signs of slowing down.
The History of Games: A Study
An intriguing paper was published in Simulation & Gaming earlier this year: From Monopoly to Ark Nova: An Empirical and Cultural History of Modern Board Game Design (1930-2025) by Azael J. Herrero et al., seeking to document and explore the trends in board game design, mechanisms, and themes based on BoardGameGeek statistics (not necessarily a totally robust dataset, but pretty comprehensive)
Duels, duos, a duet, and a dual worth adding to your collection
There’s been a real boom in streamlined two-player games inspired by larger multiplayer hits: from head-to-head duels and duos to cooperative duets...
Charity Wargaming Circuit - what we do
We're here to learn about the Charity Wargaming Circuit, a foundation which aims to raise money for Birmingham Hospice.
Meet the team behind Shakes and Ladders!
If you're looking for a fun, welcoming and inclusive space for people of all ages and gaming levels, look no further than Shakes and Ladders!
My favourite medical games - and their accuracy
I have been a builder, a firefighter, a seagull acting as a waiter…but one theme that will always catch my eye is when a game is centred around something medical.
Our cruise ship holiday gaming highlights!
We never go anywhere without a few games in the luggage and this cruise ship holiday was no exception!
Board Hoard episode 26 - The Revenge Continues!
From cosy town-building games to the latest and greatest horror TTRPGs, this board hoard has something for everyone!
How to prepare for a game of Twilight Imperium
Twilight Imperium can feel like a huge step up and a steep learning curve. But don’t worry, it’s a lot of fun!
