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The Board Game Mechanics Series: Drafting
In most classic board games, when players have a hand of cards, a set of dice, or similar resources, they keep them to themselves. They always have those resources at their disposal, and they never change unless they play them, discard them, or draw new ones. But this is not…
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Board Game Mechanics: Press Your Luck
“Just one more time! I can make it! Just one more time!” Game players who enjoy the thrill of luck, who love to push the boundaries of their gaming experience, who always aim to do a little bit better will love press your luck board games. In this edition of…
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Quick Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Board Games
Board games go well with snacks and drinks. It’s fun to have a cool lemonade or a similar refreshment as you beat grandma at Ticket to Ride for the 50th time. What’s not so fun is when you get excited and knock that lemonade on all the little trains. If…
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How to Find a D&D Group and Start Playing Now
Whether you’re looking for online D&D groups for beginners or are a veteran player in need of another in-person campaign, this guide will help you find the right D&D group for you. Time and location are the two biggest problems for D&D players looking for a D&D group. And if…
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