Monthly Archives: September 2011

Forget Risk, Play Diplomacy: Better Strategy Board Game Action

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Originally appeared in Kicks Magazine. Designed by Alan Calhamer, Diplomacy is the game of international intrigue in which the seven great powers of Europe prior to the First World War compete for hegemony of the continent. The goal is to … Continue reading →

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Under Deep Cover of Darkness: Kingmaker in Deep Cove

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

My friend Paul recently invited Kevin, Michael, Mustafa, Sefik, and I over to his place in Deep Cove, North Vancouver for an amazing night of board gaming in a picturesque setting. We decided to play my recently rediscovered copy of … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Federons: Solarquest Monopolizes the Planets

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Published by Golden in 1985, Solarquest takes the maddening fun of real estate trading classic Monopoly and jettisons it out of the nearest airlock and into the bleak chill of space. Players embark on an epic, yet questionable moral journey … Continue reading →

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Agricola: Birth of a Farm

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

I made a brief video demonstrating the evolution of a farm during a typical game of Agricola, by taking a photo after approximately every round. Hopefully this clip demonstrates the radical impact of a bit of elbow grease, hard work, … Continue reading →

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