Why I Love Teaching Newcomers the Basics of Carcassonne
There is something quietly magical about sitting down with someone who has never played Carcassonne before and watching their eyes light up as the...
Why I Think Pandemic Legacy Needs a Second Playthrough
Ever finished a game and felt like you just read a great book that ends too soon? That is exactly how I felt when...
The Role of Luck Versus Strategy in My Favorite Board Games
Have you ever sat down at a board game table and thought, “Is this all skill, or am I just riding the waves of...
Why I Think Chess Is a Lifelong Learning Journey
There is something almost magical about how a simple board with black and white squares and tiny wooden figures can pull you into a...
Adapting My Tactics in Splendor for Different Opponents
I still remember the first time I played Splendor. The way those colorful chips clicked in my hands, the little gems that felt like...
Adapting My Tactics in Splendor for Different Opponents
I still remember the first time I played Splendor. The way those colorful chips clicked in my hands, the little gems that felt like...
Why Codenames Is a Great Icebreaker and How I Always Win
Have you ever walked into a room full of strangers and felt your stomach twist into a knot? You want to join the fun,...
Why I Enjoy the Strategic Depth of Power Grid More Than Other Eurogames
I have played a fair share of Eurogames over the years. Some promise grand, complex economic empires but end up feeling like math homework....
How I Approach Negotiations in Diplomacy Without Burning Bridges
Negotiations in diplomacy. Just hearing those words might make you picture a stuffy room filled with serious faces and endless handshakes. But if you...
How I Approach Endgame Scenarios in Chess Without Getting Panicked
There is this moment in every chess game where the board suddenly feels smaller, the pieces fewer, and time seems to tick louder. The...
There is something magical about gathering around a table and playing a game that does not pit you against each other but invites you...