Monthly Archives: August 2012

Deep Dish Diplomacy! The World Diplomacy Championship Hits the Windy City

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Just a couple of weeks ago the Windy City Weasels, a prolific Diplomacy hobby group based in Chicago, Illinois, hosted the World Diplomacy Championship at Weasel Moot VI, which boasted over seventy players. I would have loved to attend, but work regrettably … Continue reading →

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Summer of Sea Lion! Images of Axis & Allies on the Drive

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

A while back my friends Michael, Paul, and Sefik stopped by my place for an afternoon round of Axis & Allies: 50th Anniversary Edition in the beautiful Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood of Vancouver, which is just a stone’s throw from the bohemian oasis … Continue reading →

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“You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!”

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

If case you were wondering about any good resources for ranking the quality of popular board games, look no further than the excellent BoardGameGeek. The site includes an indispensable list of the finest titles according to its informed and typically well-balanced … Continue reading →

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“So You Think You Can Invent a Board Game?”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

If any of you fine readers out there have ever felt creative enough to tackle the daunting task of inventing your own board game, I recently discovered a very helpful article by William Maclean discussing many of the most common pitfalls … Continue reading →

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“Rage Quit!”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Here’s a bizarre and awkwardly long video that any board game enthusiast should find relatable that was created by a bunch of students for a class. While definitely indicative of poor sportsmanship, angrily flipping the board is an act that … Continue reading →

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