What could be a more important topic than importance itself? This week, we’re talking about the most important board games of the last decade, and what it even means for a board game to be worthy of the label. To us, at least. Before being earnest, we talk about Prêt-à-Porter, Riff Raff, Adventure Games: The Dungeon, and Innovation: Echoes of the Past.
Blue Tank’s back to talk take-backs, so take that to the bank. It’s bound to happen, someone makes a mistake on their turn and desperately wants a do-over – but how do you handle it? What’s fair for everyone at the table? Before we undo, we talk about Air, Land & Sea, Menara, and Seasons of Inis.
We’re running components through our fingers this week, because we’re ranking our favourite games that require dexterity. Whether it’s flicking, stacking, or balancing, dexterity games tend to offer a respite from brain burning crunchiness, and a chance to exercise actual muscles. Before our hands tremble, we talk about The Wizard Always Wins, Genoa, and Paku Paku.
I just want to tell you how I’m feeling. Board game rules, unlike other rules, were not made to be broken. They’re to be strictly adhered to, trust me, this is going to be totally fun, there’s just a few more things to go over and then we can start. Sometimes remembering and teaching...