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oliverkinne
September 26, 2023
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I recently asked for some suggestions for board game topics I could write about. Phil Gross answered my plea and suggested I write about the best g...
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oliverkinne
September 25, 2023
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Castle Panic Review
Board Game Reviews
"Troll!" came the shout from the battlements. "Where?!" we shouted back. "Southeast!" was the reply. Darn it. We didn't have any archers defending ...
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oliverkinne
July 04, 2023
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Mixing digital tools with analogue games isn't for everyone. Many of us in the modern hobby games community prefer to switch off our smartphones, g...
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oliverkinne
June 27, 2023
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The concepts of replayability and variety are often considered to be one and the same. I have previously looked at whether replayability and variet...
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oliverkinne
June 20, 2023
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There seems to be quite an overlap between people who love playing board games and those who love playing video games. Many actually enjoy playing ...
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oliverkinne
June 13, 2023
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War games are often seen as controversial. Replaying the atrocities that occurred during a large-scale conflict seems completely inappropriate. Con...
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oliverkinne
June 09, 2023
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A Fake Artist Goes to New York Review
Board Game Reviews
The gallery was packed. People were chatting, holding glasses of champagne or plates with little aperitifs. Some of the attendees agitatedly pointe...
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oliverkinne
June 06, 2023
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Even if you're not a particularly competitive player, trying to win the game is what you should aim for. You may not care if you do eventually win ...
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oliverkinne
June 02, 2023
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Ahoy Board Game Review
Board Game Reviews
"Captain!" came the shout from the deck. I turned around to see who from my Bluefin Squadron had called over to me. "What is it?" I shouted back in...
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oliverkinne
May 30, 2023
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Inspired by a Twitter post from Matt at Lost My Meeples, I wanted to talk about what I think a publisher's responsibilities are when it comes to re...