Michelle and I love the iPhone, and one of the best things about it is that there are many quality board games available to download for it. But with so many apps in the store, it can be difficult to find just what you’re looking for. So, here is a list of 5 great board games available from the iTunes App Store.
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We like Settlers of Catan, but frankly it’s not always one of our favorites. While it’s a great game, inevitably one person ends up with a lousy set of terrain, or a strategy that revolves around rolling a 3 every turn. I was this player when we played Catan last week, so I had to find another way keep myself entertained and engaged with the group (well, kind of).
Game nights are like performance art.
No, hear me out on this! You see, on the surface, everyone is just getting together to play games and have a good time. But on a deeper level, each player has their role to “bring to the table”.
So, without further ado, here are five of the most common characters that make up any true game night. How many of these do you know? Or if you’re feeling introspective, how many of these are you?
Many of the games on this blog may seem new to some of you. Now although the cost of a game may seem high there are several ways to make game purchases more affordable. Here are five great ways to find deals on games.
There are a lot of great board games out there. Out of all those games out there, though, there are some that just stand out from the rest.
For some, it’s because they are classics that have withstood the test of time. Others are memorable because they started an entire genre. And some games are just so good at what they do, it would be a shame to miss out. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve been into gaming at all within the past fifteen years or so, you’re probably familiar with Magic: the Gathering. While the first popular collectible card game (CCG) out there has inspired countless other games in the genre over the years, it still remains the most widely played by far.
I used to play a lot of Magic back in the day, but I finally quit a few years ago for the same reason many others do: it’s expensive! Wizards of the Coast (the company that publishes Magic) has released fifty-one expansions to date, and shows no signs of ever slowing down. To make sure they have the latest cards, and to be able to qualify for the current tournament format, players typically shell out $100 or more per expansion to get cards from the latest expansion. Since there are roughly four expansions being released per year at this point, this can add up to a hefty sum pretty quickly.
So I quit. But I didn’t really quit.
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Hey there! This post represents the beginning of The Board Game Blog. While there’s not much here right now, this site will soon contain information about the many different board games that are out there. Blog updates will contain:
So, whether you are a current gamer, or just looking for more information about games that you might enjoy, please check back soon!
