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Boardgamers & Free Shipping – A Question
It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and we all know what that means. Yes, yes, lots of turkey and family gatherings, and maybe some board games with said family (except Uncle Joe, who always seems to cheat). But I’m not talking about the… Continue Reading “Boardgamers & Free Shipping – A Question”
Lest We Forget
On this Remembrance Day, we remember those who have fallen in battle throughout the years in order to safeguard our freedoms. I’ve been lucky enough not to lose any family members or friends to war, but I am forever grateful not only to those… Continue Reading “Lest We Forget”
Should We Be Playing at War?
For my 100th post here on Dude, Take Your Turn, I wanted to do something a little different than what I’ve done previously. Tackle a bigger subject. As I was thinking about what that might be, a couple of things happened. First, as some… Continue Reading “Should We Be Playing at War?”
Human Nature and Gaming – The Power of Sales
There’s something about human nature, beyond just in board gaming but also for life in general, that makes us perk up when we hear about a good sale on something. “70% off!” a web site may proclaim, and we all kind of stand to… Continue Reading “Human Nature and Gaming – The Power of Sales”
Cult of the New to Me
Among the boardgame community, there are quite a few people who will generally only play new games that have just come out. They must have as much of the new “hotness” as possible, even though they’ve been raving so much about the new game… Continue Reading “Cult of the New to Me”
The Many Uses of Dice in Games
Many of us love dice. We love to chuck them on the table, sometimes so hard that half of them roll off of it and onto the floor, making the cat sit up and take notice. But sometimes, dice aren’t just for rolling. Sometimes… Continue Reading “The Many Uses of Dice in Games”
Should Your Kids Play Board Games?
There’s plenty of controversy regarding whether or not (and how much, if so) your kids should play video games. But what about board games? I just saw an interesting blog post on Twitter by “Dr. Corriel” called “8 Reasons Your Child Should Play Board… Continue Reading “Should Your Kids Play Board Games?”
Expansion Fatigue – Is it Possible?
As boardgamers, we love our expansions, at least most of us do. If we have a favourite game and a new expansion is announced for it, we start drooling like a dog who just noticed that you work at a dog food plant and… Continue Reading “Expansion Fatigue – Is it Possible?”
Playing Board Games Online
One of the great appeals of board games is the social aspect. You’re sitting around the table with a bunch of friends (or maybe not so much friends as “somebody from the group who I don’t know but who has agreed to play this… Continue Reading “Playing Board Games Online”
Boardgames That Work Better as Apps
In some of my social media postings, I have mentioned that Potion Explosion worked better for me in app form because it was too fiddly on the table. This brings to mind something that I’ve thought about quite a bit. What other board games have… Continue Reading “Boardgames That Work Better as Apps”
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