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How to maintain a regular game night, including tips for keeping your game group going in a pandemic

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Finding a game group can be hard. What can be even harder is maintaining that game group. In this article, I will be talking about tips and tricks for keeping a regular game night going strong.

This topic comes from longtime Tabletop Bellhop fan Emmet O'Brian who happened to ask this question before we all ended up stuck at home and locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, in addition to talking about maintaining a game night in normal times, I'll also be offering up some tips for keeping your tabletop group going during exceptional times, like during a pandemic.  [ READ MORE ]

What types of board games are there? Defining Board Game Categories

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When talking about games we use all kinds of different board game terms and definitions. We often talk about various board game types or game categories and we lump groups of games together due to having similar features or mechanics.

Previously we attempted to define all of the various board game mechanics. In this article, I try to take the next step by listing all of the various types of board games and all of the board game styles that are out there. [ READ MORE ]

Fun Historical Board Games for Historical Miniature Wargamers & History Buffs of All Types

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Today I've got a question from a historical miniature wargamer who is looking to broaden their horizons into more hobby board gaming. 

In this article, I will be recommending a number of different types of history based board games that will appeal to a miniature wargamer, including some specific game recommendations for each type. These are some of the best historical board games and should appeal to history buffs of all types. [ READ MORE ]

What to buy a gamer who has too many games? Non-game gift ideas for gamers

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Tabletop gamers are notoriously hard to buy for. The obvious choice would be to get them another game, the problem is that they usually buy any games they want. Plus you never know what they already have or don't have, and if they don't have something maybe there's a reason why they didn't buy it.

In this article, I will suggest a number of gift ideas for board game lovers and roleplayers. There are presents you can give a gamer instead of yet another game.  [ READ MORE ]

19 of The Best Horror Board Games for a Horror Themed Game Night

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As Halloween fast approaches I thought it would be a good time to talk about Horror board games and spooky boardgames great for a horror-themed game night. 

This topic is inspired by Windsor local Sebastian Gaspar Woods who, earlier this year, won Best Short Script at the Underground Indie Film Festival for his horror/romance ghost story 'Hold Me Close'.
Sebastian writes:
As of 2020, what do you consider the best horror games? [ READ MORE ]

18 of the Best Two Player Board Games you can buy right now, the Two Player New Hotness.

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Some board games can seem intimidating, with a thick rulebook, lots of components, or too many things to learn all at once. Sometimes though a boardgame will surprise you by looking complicated when in reality it isn't. 

Two player board games continue to be extremely popular. The question I get asked the most is some variation on "what are the best two-player board games?" Today's version of that question comes from a couple brand new to gaming. So today I'm going to look at some of the hottest newly published two-player tabletop games. 
Willie Waldman writes:
My girlfriend and I are getting into gaming. I would like to know some of the games you think are the most fun for 2 players. Any category. Any size. Any type. We play at home. We are new to this so any help would be appreciated. Thank you! [ READ MORE ]