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Board games are back
6 January 2015
After-dinner party games to brighten up the January gloom
From fast-paced bluffing games to bizarre dexterity games, there are plenty of great hobby games to suit a crowd
28 November 2014
How the boundary between board and video games is blurring
Innovative games in both mediums are borrowing mechanics from each other. And this time, it seems to be working out
Vandalism, insults and sex - a day in the life of a games designer
Holly Gramazio has a curious life, designing games that reflect human behaviour and intrigue her players. But is that really a proper job?
Machi Koro board game review: quick, light and full of charm
This pint-sized game from Japan cuts city-building into easy, bite-sized chunks
27 November 2014
My favourite board game: our writers pick their table-top treasures
Start your own board game collection – our pick of the best titles
26 November 2014
12 board games to make you a better person
Is the board-game revival down to computer games' popularity? – podcast
25 November 2014
Board games' golden age: sociable, brilliant and driven by the internet
PlayStation and Xbox may get all the glory these days, but independent board game designers have kicked off a cardboard revolution
24 November 2014
Board games don’t just bring us together – they remind us how to play
Ellie Gibson
With so much concern about screen time, board games are a sociable reminder of the real dynamics of family life
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