Board Games

Wild: Serengeti Review Wild: Serengeti Review

The Venn diagram of nature-lovers and board game players must have a substantial amount of overlap, ..
Birds of A Feather: Western North America Review Birds of A Feather: Western North America Review

It strikes the most unsuspecting board gamers. One day you’re the kind of player who loves..
Dice Manor Review Dice Manor Review

I love me some building games, be it a city building game (hello Foundations of Rome), a theme park ..
Kickstarters of the Week: 11/27/23 Kickstarters of the Week: 11/27/23

November is just about in the books, and we’ve got a nice group of Kickstarter board games for you..
Time Wars: Stellar Assault Preview Time Wars: Stellar Assault Preview

Note: This preview uses pre-release components and rules. What you see here may be different from..
The Princes of Florence Review The Princes of Florence Review

What good is a trip to Italy without taking in the sights? Rome (oh so many people), Venice (get..
Mega Man Adventures Review Mega Man Adventures Review

I first played Mega Man 2 on the floor of my parent’s living room, playing on a 13in TV with turn..
Tetrarchia Review Tetrarchia Review

I’ve always been fascinated by the question of when the Roman Empire fell. The Old School tradition ..
Imperial Miners Review Imperial Miners Review

Imperial Setters came out in 2014 and I’d probably still rank it in my top 10 or so of favorite..
Fika Review Fika Review

Fika is a Swedish term that is often translated as “a coffee and cake break”. According to my..
Kickstarters of the Week: 8/28 Kickstarters of the Week: 8/28

August is just about in the books and, as summer winds down, it’s a great time to come back in..
My Father’s Work Review My Father’s Work Review

Have you ever wanted to develop your own version of Frankenstein? Or maybe find a way to turn..
Catharsis Review Catharsis Review

When I stumbled across Catharsis online, I had no idea what the game was about. But the art drew me ..
Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure Review Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure Review

One of my favorite movie trilogies of all time has to be Indiana Jones. What? There was a fourth..
My City: Roll and Build Review My City: Roll and Build Review

One of the better games to come out in 2020 was Reiner Knizia’s legacy game My City. It gave people ..
Kickstarters of the Week: 4/17 Kickstarters of the Week: 4/17

Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a nice group for you to check out,..
USPS: The Great American Mail Race Review USPS: The Great American Mail Race Review

As far as strategy board game mechanisms go, pick-up and deliver is among the most common. Right up ..
Bamboo Review Bamboo Review

Bamboo, from designer Germán P. Millán and artist Jonatan Cantero, is the third game in the Kemushi ..
What is the average rating of a chess player in the usa? What is the average rating of a chess player in the usa?

The average player in school tournaments has a rating of around 600. A strong player who doesn't..
What is the highest rating of a chess player in the usa? What is the highest rating of a chess player in the usa?

On July 4th, the day the United States of America celebrates its independence, let's take a look at ..
What Makes a High Quality Chess Set? What Makes a High Quality Chess Set?

Chess has been around for over 1,500 years and during this time, chess sets have evolved in both..
Why are Wood Chess Sets So Expensive? Why are Wood Chess Sets So Expensive?

Chess is an ancient game with pieces that can be quite expensive due to factors such as size,..
The Best Chess Boards: A Comprehensive Guide The Best Chess Boards: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore different types of chess boards available & our picks for best boards on market: Chess..
The Best Chess Board for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide The Best Chess Board for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a beginner looking for the best chess board to start your journey? Check out this..
Can Older Adults Become Good at Chess? Can Older Adults Become Good at Chess?

Don't let age be a barrier to playing the best board game of all time. Even a 60-year-old expert..
What Size Chess Board is Used in Tournaments? What Size Chess Board is Used in Tournaments?

Learn about what size chess board is used in tournaments according to FIDE regulations. Find out..
What Kind of Chess Board is Used in World Championships? What Kind of Chess Board is Used in World Championships?

Chess has been around for centuries, but it wasn't until recently that a standard set was needed..
What is the Best Material for a Chess Board? What is the Best Material for a Chess Board?

From stone to wood, there are many options available when it comes to making a chess set. Learn..
Circadians: Chaos Order Review Circadians: Chaos Order Review

Every year for the last few years, a game has come out which fans claim is “like Scythe, but better...
Kickstarters of the Week: 3/6 Kickstarters of the Week: 3/6

March is here and I’m ready for the cold weather to go away. I feel like I haven’t been warm in..
Sleeping Queens 2: The Rescue Review Sleeping Queens 2: The Rescue Review

Let’s talk about the name of this game, it’s great. Love the word play. I have never played the..
Azul: Master Chocolatier Review: You Never Know What You're Gonna Get! Azul: Master Chocolatier Review: You Never Know What You're Gonna Get!

Tom Vasel takes a look at Azul: Master Chocolatier!
What is the best size chess board? What is the best size chess board?

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) recommends that the squares on the chessboard measure between two ..
What size chess board is used in tournaments? What size chess board is used in tournaments?

Please note that the standards for tables and sets may differ slightly from country to country. For ..
How much does a world championship chess board cost? How much does a world championship chess board cost?

World Chess Set (Home Edition in black and white) Official World Chess Studio World Chess Studio..
Are magnetic chess boards good? Are magnetic chess boards good?

There are many benefits of playing magnetic chess games. The main benefit, of course, is the fact..
How much does a hand carved chess set cost? How much does a hand carved chess set cost?

Of the 32 chess pieces, much of the value depends on how well the gentleman is made. It would have..
What is the best size for a chess board? What is the best size for a chess board?

The typical size of a regulatory chessboard is twenty-one inches long and twenty-one inches wide...
How much does a championship chess board cost? How much does a championship chess board cost?

Of the 32 chess pieces, much of the value depends on how well the gentleman is made. It takes a..
What boards do professional chess players use? What boards do professional chess players use?

You'll find that roll-up vinyl chess boards are the most commonly used, since people don't tend to..