Board games have been around for hundreds of years. More recently however, the hobby has seen significant change. Here I take a look at board game trends over the last 30 years. In particular, the number of board games released, the length of time that board games take to play and the number of players … Read more
The Mind had been described as many things: An experiment, an experience, a bonding exercise. It is also a vary good board game. The concept is simple, work together to play cards in numerical order. The catch… players are not allowed to communicate anything about their cards to each other. Things to like: Portable, easy … Read more
Here we show you how to make fantastic home-made giant dice. For this project we have used stick on numbers. But if you prefer the traditional look, feel free to draw dots onto the sides of the dice instead. You can use these dice to bring an extra source of fun to any dice game, … Read more
Love letter is a fantastic card game in an incredibly tiny package. Despite only having one thing to do each turn, players still need to play strategically. Things to like: Very portable, quick to play, simple rules, cute theme. Things to dislike: Rounds can sometimes be decided by luck. Game overview Number of players 2-6 … Read more
Introduction It can be challenging to organise fun games for large groups where everyone is able to be engaged. This post describes a series of team games that is suitable for children and adults and can support anywhere between 15 and 80 people. The games have been designed to accommodate a wide range of skills … Read more
Azul is a beautifully designed board game that hides a lot of strategy in a family friendly package. Things to like: Beautiful looking, deceptively deep strategy, light player interaction. Things to dislike: Slightly superficial theme. Game overview Number of players 2-4 Game length 30-45 minutes Age range 8+ How long to learn the rules 15 … Read more