Monthly Archives: February 2012

Rolling with Shadows: Why Risk is a Terrible Strategy Board Game

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Don’t get me wrong, I love playing Risk. The rules are easy enough to learn and chances are that almost all of your friends already know how to play, making Risk a safe bet when it comes to picking a … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Manuals | 4 Comments

“I’m Not Sure There is a Secret.”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Here’s an amusing video from the 2011 World Scrabble Championship in Warsaw, Poland, where New Zealand’s Nigel Richards earned top honours.  

Posted in Media | Leave a comment

Eye of the Tigris: The Joys of Kingdom Building with Tigris & Euphrates

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Tigris & Euphrates is a strategy board game designed by the prolific Reiner Knizia that brings players back to the dawn of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. Players control burgeoning dynasties along the Tigris-Euphrates river system and compete to establish the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Leave a comment

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: WACcon 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Last weekend Seattle, Washington played host yet again to WACcon, the Pacific Northwest’s lone Diplomacy tournament, held annually at the gorgeous Washington Athletic Club. Though I sadly wasn’t able to attend this year, by all accounts the event was a huge success, … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Leave a comment