Board Games

Whether playing, hosting, teaching or designing – the world of board games is a fascinating place!

Strategies, Reviews & Upgrades!

For strategy guides, reviews and accessory ideas for particular games, dive into the game pages!

Catan

Disney Villainous

Everdell

Gloomhaven

King of Tokyo

Ticket to Ride

Wingspan

Best Board Game Stuff!

Some of my favourite board games, accessories and gifts. Go on. Treat yourself!

11 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Board Gamers!

Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the board gamer in your life? Check out these valentine’s gift ideas for board gamers!

27 Gift Ideas for Board Gamers (That aren’t games!) 2023

Need some gift ideas for board gamers that aren’t games? As a board gamer myself, here are some ideas for gifts that I’d love!

13 Best Horror Board Games for a Spooky Halloween

Looking for some horror board games for your Halloween games night? Check out these 13 spooky game ideas for Halloween!

28 Must Have Board Game Accessories and Upgrades!

Take your board gaming experience to the next level with board game accessories and upgrades for your games. Here are 28 of my favourites to inspire you!

Explore

The world of board games is fascinating! Take a look at these articles. What are you curious about?

Unblocked Games Advanced Method: All You Need To Know

According to recent statistics, there are 3 billion gamers worldwide with video gaming revenue expected to hit $233 billion by close of 2023. This depicts how gaming has grown to…

Are Board Games Nerdy?

Board games and nerds seem like a perfect match! But with nerd culture and the board game hobby going mainstream – are board games still nerdy?

Are Board Games Considered Toys?

Board games are fun, but are they toys? I researched dictionaries, stores and board game communities to find out if board games are considered to be toys!

Are Board Games Media Mail? No. Here’s Why…

It can be tempting to ship a board game via Media Mail because of the reduced shipping cost. But are board games Media Mail? The short answer is no.

Are Card Games Considered Board Games?

Are card games considered board games if they don’t have a board? I researched dictionaries, shops and board game communities to find out.

Making Board Games Is Bad For The Environment – Playing Them Isn’t

Thousands of new board games are made each year. Are board games bad for the environment and how can you reduce your environmental impact when board gaming?

How Much Board Games Cost – Average Price + Deals! US & UK

Discover the average price of a board game + get the board gamer inside info on where you can get a great deal!

Board Game Pieces – Names, Examples and Uses

A board game contains a lot of different pieces. Some are common, like dice and pawns. But others, like chits, not so much. Find out all about them here.

16 Places You Can Donate Old, Used Board Games

We recently had a clear out of old board games and we were wondering what to do with them. Turns out, lots of places will give old board games a…

Co-operative Board Games – Everyone’s a winner!

a co-operative board game, players band together to beat the game. But the game won’t let you win. The games give as good as they get!

Why Board Games Are So Popular

Board games are trending right now and the signs are that they are only going to get more popular. But why is that? Well, it’s not one reason, it’s many….

What is a Meeple? (Definition + Examples + Pictures)

A meeple is a person-shaped player token in board games. But there are so many different types – from cavemen to rabbits and even vegetables!

What Board Game Bars and Cafes Are (and How They Work)

As board games become more and more popular, board game bars and cafes are appearing in cities all over the world. What are they, and why would you go?

Why Board Games Are So Expensive (But Work Out Cheap)

Why are board games so expensive? It seems a lot to pay for some cardboard and a dice, right? Well, not really… They actually work out pretty cheap.

Play

The best thing about board games? Playing them! It’s also fun to try out other game formats too!

Hunt A Killer Review – Is It Worth It?

Curious about the murder mystery subscription box game, Hunt A Killer? See what a season is like to play in this Hunt A Killer review!

The Dark Room Review – Text Adventure Game Comedy Show

The Dark Room show by John Robertson, fuses 1980s text adventure games with comedy. Check out my Dark Room review for a peek into the dark!

CluedUpp Review – Detective Mystery Game Like Clue / Cluedo

I recently played a CluedUpp detective event game in my city. We even dressed in costume! Check out my CluedUpp review for more info (no story spoilers)!

6 Best Sites to Play Board Games Online for Free!

Want to play board games online for free? I’ve tried out a lot of online board game sites and selected the six best. Take a look and give some a go!

39 Ways to Be Better at Board Games and Win!

Playing board games is fun, but it’s even more fun when you win. Get better at tabletop board games and win more often by following these 39 tips!

13 Places, Apps & Sites to Find Local Board Gamers Near You

It’s not always obvious where to find board gamers near you. I found 13 places you can look for board game players – from locations to apps and websites.

8 Free Apps To Choose Who Goes First – Fair and Random

Looking for an app to choose who goes first in your next game? I’ve tested 8 popular apps to find the best app to choose someone fairly and randomly.

19 Quick and Fun Games to Decide Who Goes First

Got a game to play but need another quick, fun game to decide who goes first? Check out these 19 games based on luck, bluffing or simultaneous starts!

Quarterbacking in Board Games (and How to Avoid It)

Quarterbacking happens in co-operative board games when one player dominates the game and ruins it for the other players. How can you avoid quarterbacking?