Amazon is selling some great stuff on Amazon for today only. Get Cosmic Encounter for $30, and more! Check it out while it lasts.
Kickstarter for Armored Core RTS Game Reaches 200% Funding in 24 Hours
This Kickstarter campaign is trying to introduce the genre of real time strategy to board games. Can they do it?
Imperial Assault Strategy – Jyn Odan Campaign Build
Every hero in Imperial Assault comes equipped with their own special set of skills that, when used properly and combined together in a synergistic way, can turn the tide of any Rebel mission. The thing is, every hero just has so many abilities and options that it’s often hard to find the winning combination. A winning rebel team will have a “purpose” for each hero, and the class and item cards that are chosen will all work together to serve that purpose. In this article, we’ll be focusing on Jyn Odan, the fastest shot in the galaxy.
How to Welcome Gamers With Social Anxiety
For those of us with social anxieties, when we meet new people or we precipitate an awkward moment in conversation, we are quite literally experiencing the same feelings that most people do when they’re fighting for their lives. There are plenty of excellent resources out there to help you better understand anxiety in general…but how about some do’s and don’ts specifically geared towards making your table friendly for newcomers with social anxiety?
Legacy Games: A Primer for Players and Designers
Maybe you’ve heard the buzz. There’s certainly been plenty of it. From Ars Technica to NPR, the media can’t stop showering attention on these Legacy games. Maybe you’ve even seen Pandemic Legacy topping the Boardgamegeek Top 100 Strategy Games by a fairly significant margin. So, what makes these games so special?
10 Types of Annoying Board Game Players, and How to Deal With Them
Game night isn’t just about the game, it’s about the people you play with. Unfortunately, not all of them are pleasant. Here are some common annoying tabletop behaviors, and things that can be done to help them.
Eurogames vs. Ameritrash: What’s the Difference?
Eurogames vs. Ameritrash – you’ve probably heard both of these terms before, but what do they mean? We break down the differences between the two concepts.
Review – Black Sands
View PostHuge Amazon Board Game Sale Today – 40% Off On 7 Wonders, Splendor, More
Check out today’s board game sale on Amazon! 40% off on some awesome titles, such as 7 Wonders, X-Wing, Splendor, Zombicide, and more! Check it out before it’s gone!
Zach’s Top Ten Board Games
Zach’s personal top ten list – have you played them all?
Review – Galaxy Trucker
View PostBoard Game Resource is Back From the Dead
It’s been a month and a half, but BGR’s finally ready to wake up from its long nap. Lots of reviews and helpful articles coming your way, and a chance to win a FREE copy of Age of Steam!
BGR is Going to be Slow For a While
Hello readers! Zach here, with some unfortunate news: things are going to be a bit slower here at BGR. I’m super grateful for anybody who checks up on this site, …