Kristen
Hi there! I'm Kristen. I'm a game writer, a Dungeon Master, and like you, I love tabletop games. Visit our About page to learn more about me. I wrote this Cats and Dice article to help you enjoy gaming even more. Did it help? If so, our kitties (and our site) would be grateful for a little gift through Ko-Fi.
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7 of the Best Escape Room Board Games You Can Play at Home
Escape rooms, like other types of non-tech gaming, are on the rise. What once was limited to a simple point-and-click adventure in your internet browser now has become a hands-on experience you can enjoy with your friends as physical games or escape room board games. What is an escape room?…
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I Work at a Board Game Café. Here’s What That Means.
Board game cafés are popping up all over the country. All over the world, in fact. As people look for more connection with each other offline, it’s no surprise that board games – with their healthy mix of strategy, socializing, and nostalgia – are on the rise. Board games make…
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How to Play Dungeons and Dragons on a Budget
So you want to play Dungeons and Dragons? That’s great! Of all the games I play, it’s easily one of my favorites. There are endless possibilities in the world of D&D. And the best part? You can play Dungeons and Dragons on a budget! There are a few things that…
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The 12 Best Marvel Avengers Board Games For Die-Hard Fans
Fact: Marvel’s Avengers are awesome. Powerful superheroes with cool superpowers and interesting stories? Yes, yes, and yes! Sometimes, though, when watching an Avenger’s movie or reading the comics, it’s not enough to witness it. You want to be part of the action. And in a way, you can be! These…
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What is a Meeple?
“Then, place your meeple on the board and score points based on where you placed it.” This seems like a simple enough instruction, but some players might be left wondering, “What is a meeple?” A name unique to board gaming, this moniker is now beloved by many. What is a…
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Polyhedral Dice: Everything You Need to Know About D&D Dice
Dungeons and Dragons is known for many things including fantasy, roleplay, combat, and diehard fans. Yet it might be best known for its unique D&D dice. Sometimes people are hesitant to play because they do not understand the dice. Don’t let that stop you from playing this amazing game, though!…
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The Best Board Games for Only Two Players
For some reason, the magic number of board game players seems to be four. We imagine that most, if not all, board games are designed for this number of players. As a result, many new players feel it would be quite difficult to find good board games for only two…
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10 Board Games for $10 Each
Sometimes, you just don’t want to break the bank for a good board game. Maybe you need some good stocking stuffers. Maybe you want to add a little something extra to a birthday gift. Whatever the reason, it is 100% possible to find good board games for only a few…
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Trick-Taking Card Games: How to Play and the Best of the Best
Trick-taking may be one of the oldest board game mechanics around. When we think of it, we often think of older card games, in any case. But what is trick-taking? This post will discuss how trick-taking works as a board game mechanic and trick-taking games. What are Trick-Taking Games? Although…
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Hilarious Party Games Besides Cards Against Humanity
When Cards Against Humanity broke out onto the scene in 2011, it took the world by storm. With simple gameplay, taboo topics, good laughs, and terrible Black Friday deals, there’s no question why so many love Cards Against Humanity. It also has inspired lots of other hilarious party games. If…
