Up For Re-Election: Tammany Hall

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6 days ago
by John Moller
A few weeks ago, I gave my review of the game Tammany Hall. The game even made my top ten list for 2011! Then, just about a week or so ago I posed a question about what it would take to get a game reprinted. Those of you who know me well know exactly what game I was talking about in that post, [...]

From The Archives: Getting Schooled

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1 week ago
by John Moller
Today’s post is a re-post of a two part blog from sometime in 2011. I’ve edited a few things, but it mostly remains the same. If you have a feeling of Déjà vu, there’s a reason for that.  I’ve taught a lot of games in my time. I’ve had “classes” ranging from one person to 30. I’ve spent time as a [...]

Discussion: Book or Board Game?

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1 week ago
by John Moller
Before I wade into this discussion, I want to be clear that I don’t think people need to choose between books and board games.  I think they can both live harmoniously side by side and what not…on the same shelves even.  I want to be perfectly clear about that. The thing is…well, my father saw my [...]

Review: Haggis

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1 week ago
by John Moller
I purchased Haggis a while ago and finally got to play it recently. I was in a store somewhere and needed a purchase, something small to show my support to a brick and mortar I had visited.  I chose Haggis on the strength of recommendations and I knew very little about it. I hadn’t met The [...]

Snap Judgments: Small World

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1 week ago
by John Moller
The fantasy flavor and slightly comical/kidsy art on the box for Small World have kept me away from the game for a long time. I like the Days Of Wonder aesthetic, mostly. I’ve enjoyed the tone of Ticket To Ride, Cargo Noir, and Mystery at the Abbey. I approve of  Memoir ’44 though it’s not for me. [...]
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