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What Makes A Great (2nd Edition) Game
Games, like any media, are about selling product. You don’t have to make a lot of money, but what do you do if you’re...
On Walden Con – Setting Up A Mini Retreat for Gaming
When we’re kids, there is something magical about the freedom we have. Responsibility robs us of innocence. At times, to really enjoy a hobby...
Awesome Games from 2016
For me, 2016 was a strange year in gaming. I got into formally reviewing games, and I’ve begun to participate as a playtester and...
Why We Play
As I write this, much of the world is in the grips of dealing with the COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) pandemic. The impact of “social...
What Makes A Good Auction Game?
Here at the Board Game Quest bunker/headquarters/nail salon, we’re hard at work endlessly discussing games. We take them apart. We beat them ‘til they...
Why Games Work: Tammany Hall, Cosmic Encounter, Chinatown
Some games test our skills at evaluating the abstract movement of playing pieces on a board. Some games judge a player's ability to calculate...
Gaining Perspective
One of the most difficult things to do when purchasing games is how to know if a game is any good. You can watch...
