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Issue 18: Top five desert island board games
It's a board game thought experiment.
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Issue 17: History of the Meeple
Where did that wonderful portmanteau originate? Let's take a deep dive.
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Issue 16: Board games for a date night at home
A Valentine's Day special
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Issue 15: 10 great cooperative board games that aren't Pandemic
Hello, and happy Monday! This week, I’ve got a bit of a look at some of my cooperative games that aren’t named Pandemic. Before we get to the fun, though, the usual stuff. If you know somebody who would appreciate this newsletter, please don’t hesitate to share
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Issue 14: 10 great board games from 2016
2016 was a massive year for board games — but how did some of its best games hold up?
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Issue 13: Tim Fowers talks Burgle Bros 2, cooperative board games
Hello! I hope you’ve all had a good week. I’ve got a fun newsletter in store for you this week, as I chatted with Tim Fowers, designer of, among others, Burgle Bros, Now Boarding, and Fugitive — three games I absolutely adore. Fowers actually lives some 20 or 30
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An interview with Tim Fowers, Burgle Bros 2 designer
On Friday afternoon, I sat down virtually with Tim Fowers, designer of Burgle Bros, Now Boarding, Sabotage, Fugitive and several other games. We talked about the release of Burgle Bros 2, the changes that game makes to its predecessor, his design philosophies, and a lot more. Below is the full
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Issue 12: 7 crowdfunded games I'm excited for in 2021
Seven great games (and a few more) from smaller, independent publishers
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Issue 11: The best in board games of 2020
Or, at least the best of what I've played.
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Issue 10: Great games in small boxes — a board game gift guide
In which I talk about some of my favorite games that might fit in a decorative, oversized sock.
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Issue 9: A 2020 board game gift guide
Looking for games to pick up this holiday season? Here are seven great games from the last two years.
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Issue 8: A look at Fort; playing games in a global pandemic
Fort's great. It's really great.