6 Nimmt (translated as 6 Takes, also known as X Nimmt and Take 5) is a favorite among our Patrons when we get a group together for an evening on Board Game Arena. This twist on a trick-taking card game sets up 4 rows that build over time, and when the 6th card is added …
Have you ever wanted to make Tetris into a more competitive board game where you and 3 of your closest friends duke it out to see who’s the best at arranging shapes? Except your pieces can’t directly touch your other pieces. But they must touch corners with at least one of your other pieces. Oh, …
Both sides of my family have been board gamers since before I can remember, which meant I got exposed to all sorts of different games during vacations, holidays, and other family gatherings. Among my favorite board games was one my aunt and uncle showed me during one of my cross-country visits as a kid – …
White magic flows through the veins of Commander, infusing decks with purity, resilience, and an unwavering sense of justice. When it comes to harnessing the power of White, the choice of lands can significantly impact your ability to execute flawless strategies and achieve victory. But what are some great examples of some of the best …
If you’ve been hooked by the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) bug, you’ve whiled away many an afternoon building and playing decks with friends locally or on online platforms like Magic: The Gathering Arena. Whether jamming traditional 2-player games or the multiplayer madness that is Commander, the social aspect is what puts “The Gathering” into Magic. …
While there are plenty of board games whose goal is to be the last person standing, the 1st edition of Godsforge did an excellent job of threading the needle of being both approachable from a rules perspective and strategically engaging while sprinkling in just the right amount of chaos. This surprise find at Gen Con …
While 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons has a reputation for being very player powerful – in that there are so many ways to cheat death or romp through a challenge that should have been harder according to Challenge Rating, sometimes the DM throws a curve ball or a group finds themselves in a challenging campaign. …
One of the major additions to Stardew Valley 1.5 Update was Ginger Island and the many quests that come along with the new area you can explore once you help Willy repair his boat. One of the common questions this brings up even among experienced players is how to complete the pirates wife quest in …