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Capturing gaming experiences with an iPhone, one box(lid) at a time 📸 Creator/Host @showmehow2win
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After spending around 4 hours of my life learning/playing #KuntaHoraTheCityofSilver , I must say it was not an enjoyable experience. In this city building game, the values of the goods fluctuate significantly based on its market/economic system that makes little sense to me. What other players do on their turns repeatedly resulted in my inability to take actions that required costs that I had enough funds for just one turn ago. It may take several plays to get used to, but I feel like I should just spend that time playing something else that clicks better with my brain 😅 If you have also tried Kutńa Hora before, please comment and share your thoughts on this game with me. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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4 days ago
Squeezed in a quick #TrekkingTheNationalParks session after dinner last night. This game plays fast and always inspires us to learn a bit more about its subject. What would you play if you got a 30-minute block on a weeknight? @underdog.games #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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28 days ago
When #TheGreatWall was on Kickstarter, I seriously considered backing it but ultimately opted out due to the price. Luckily, we scored a used Tiger pledge copy and were able to play it this past President's Day long weekend. At its core, it is a worker placement euro. Yet, there are so many innovative mechanics in that encourage players to embrace the randomness and to work with their opponents - in a brillantly seemless way. The countless general and advisor power combinations, as well as the various play modes (competive, co-op, or scenerio), help make each game experience just a bit different from the previous ones. If you enjoy Asian themes euros with elements of war, this would be a worthy entry to add to your collection. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊  #ボードゲーム #보드게임  #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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1 month ago
I've seen many comments complaining about the #Arborea game board looking too "busy," but these saturated colors and tight layout do not bother me. After all, they are all necessary for the mechanics. In this game, players' meeples collectively move the worker-placement location tracks forward. The farther you go, the better the rewards. Having to constantly manage the tracks can be quite fiddly, yet seeing the physical progression is satisfying. The only downside of this game is that the turns can be long because there are so many things to consider. AP would be inevitable, especially in later rounds. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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1 month ago
Playing #Evacuation while the power was out due to the atmospheric river hitting our state seemed a bit ominous... and we did just that 😅 Players must transport their people and factories from the old burning planet to a new one in a limited amount of time while keeping everyone happy. The actions seemed straightforward, but balancing the two separate economies may be quite challenging as the game progresses. The base game features a race mode, but I personally prefer the points mode because I like to plan for long-term goals and end game bonuses. Let me know what you think if you have tried this game. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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1 month ago
One word can be used to sum up #TheWhiteCastle - TIGHT. Players’ objectives revolve around drafting dice, gathering resources, and strategically their players’ family members within the Himeji Castle to accumulate victory points. With only 9 turns at their disposal, players must navigate a landscape that allows no room for miscalculations; even putting everything back together to fit inside the compact box is not a simple task. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊  #ボードゲーム #보드게임  #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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1 month ago
I've been a fan of #ShemPhillips for quite a while. Anytime @garphillgames publish a new game by him, I'd always try it out. The latest entry is #ScholarsoftheSouthTigris and I must say... it might be the most interesting and challenging one so far. Players' main objectives are to translate manuscripts from distant lands (China, Greece...etc) into Arabic. Actions are taken via dice placements; the color and value of the dice can be modified by workers. There is a lot going on, but everything is laid out clearly to help players not to lose focus. This is another hit of me, and I was reminded again of the reasons why I always enjoy his designs while playing it. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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2 months ago
We received a copy of #TheUltimateCouplesGame from @gatwickgame and brought it to the table this weekend. In this game, pairs of two players compete with each other to get 8 points first, and it can support 2-12 players. Some tasks are related to general trivia; some require creativity like writing or drawing, and others tests how in sync you and your partner are. It was a fun and casual experience when hubby and I played with another couple while watching football. +1 point for being compact, and I'll be keeping it in my collection. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊  #ボードゲーム #보드게임  #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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2 months ago
I have less than a handful of abstract games in my collection, and #TheGlade is the latest entry. Its adorable illustrations and premium components draw my attention at first glance, and I was pleasantly surprised by the simple yet brain burning mechanics. True, the flora and fauna symbols may as well be geometric shapes... but who would say no to cute icons? #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
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2 months ago
Evenfall is a card-driven game that combines worker-placement and engine building mechanics in a neat package. Strong synergy between the cards allows players to construct casading combos easily, which reminds me of Magic the Gathering - but with more accessible resource flow. There are four tribes that come in the box, and some of the asymmetric abilities feel more powerful than the others to me. If you have played #Evenfall , let me know what you think. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
84 1
3 months ago
The worker bees in #Apiary get stronger when bumped by another 🐝 until they reach level 4, when they must retire. Thanks to this mechanics, player interaction between turns increases as everyone looks forward to their workers returning home when an opponent repeat an action that was previously taken. The deluxe production value is on par with most @stonemaiergames titles, and it has the right amount of complexity without being too difficult. #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
78 2
3 months ago
I like victory points … who doesn’t? Point salads (games that reward players with various amounts of VPs no matter what they do) are my jam, and #Barcelona fits the bill. As you play this game, you will be moving your scoring markers constantly. Judging by the 100/200 + 300/400 VP tiles, when the stars align, you even have the potential to loop the board four times! 😆 #boardanddice #boardgames #tabletopgaming #bgg #桌遊 #ボードゲーム #보드게임 #juegosdemesa #jocsdetaula #jeuxdesociete #j2s #brettspiele #brädspel #bordspellen #giochidatavolo #настольныеигры
70 2
5 months ago