We have always had easily to play visually striking games near the entrance to our events. We really focused on this area for the big may event, with signage and a curated set of 15 games. The games chosen can all be taught very quickly, either simple rules or rules that can be taught whilst […]
Tag: begineers
Best games for Beginners
Please note this page is a work in progress so your feedback is welcome. Shiny photos will be added soon. So you’ve either just discovered modern board games or you want to introduce a new gamer to this wonderful hobby; maybe a family member, work colleague or random passer-by. But what game do you start […]
Free family game night, virtual or otherwise
Most of these work brilliant online or in the same room with each person on a device. https://drawphone.tannerkrewson.com/ or https://garticphone.com/ A full drawing game supports lots of players. Based on the board Game Telestrations / Scrawl. Drawing meets ‘’telephone’ you alternate between drawing and guessing what a drawing is as a simple drawing usually devolves into […]
Choosing a new game to buy
Choosing a new game Choosing a new game can be daunting (and addictive) so if you can go to a public meet up, board game café or a friends house and try the game you want to buy or atleast a similar game do it! Try before you buy if you can and check if your […]
Glossary
Board games come with lots of new terminology: Modern game: Games made since 2000, huge variety but generally more skill and less luck dependant than a classic game Classic game: Older game, widely known, often reliant on luck Euro game: A style of modern game which is less luck dependant and is lower in conflict […]
Negative Stereotypes and misconceptions about board games
Gaming is awesome and good for mental health, but still very much misunderstood. I always try and stay away from negatives, but we have decided to challenge some of the negative stereotypes surrounding board gaming. These could be the barrier than needs to be knocked aside to welcome new folks into the hobby, where they […]
Next step from Classic games
If you haven’t played any new board games for a while and not sure where to begin, look no further. We’ve listed similar games to all of the major classics. We’ve tried to list games which are available to buy and should feel familiar yet exciting by highlighting a key aspect similar to the classic […]