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Is Vitaculture a good game for a 10 year old kid?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames Tags: viticulture games kids

I'm considering buying Vitaculture for my 10-year-old and I was wondering if it's too complex for her?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-13 02:26 AM
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Terraforming Mars Turmoil expansion

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames

I've enjoyed playing TMars over the years, and have acquired all the expansions through "colonies."  I think the alternate maps, Venus, Preludes, and Colonies add something to the base game, but am not crazy about some of the mechanics and added complications.  I've heard / read about...

asked: UTC 2020-07-16 06:59 PM
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Advice for storing and organizing my board games? Is Box Throne the right choice or do I stick with Ikea?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames Tags: storage boardgame storage box throne game storage

I'm a huge collector of board games and the main problem I have is trying to store them all properly. I've tried the Ikea Kallax shelves, but those are not the prettiest things on the planet. They also have a lot of extra mass taken up by the shelves themselves.  I've been reading about the so...

asked: UTC 2020-07-26 03:03 PM
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How can I finally win at Yahtzee?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames

Yahtzee relies heavily on luck, but of course the game does require some skill. I have a pretty good understanding of which dice to roll and which to keep, but what kind of strategies can create the highest scores? Help me win at family game night tonight! ...

asked: UTC 2020-10-03 02:12 PM
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Is there an advantage to be the banker in Monopoly?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames Tags: monopoly

We still fight over the position (in our 50s) but at this point, it's the principle of it! ...

asked: UTC 2020-10-07 01:04 AM
image Donna (20)
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What is the first thing I need to know about chess?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames

I know how the pieces move and the difference between check and checkmate, but that's about it. What's my next move?...

asked: UTC 2021-01-16 01:23 AM
image SarahCzar (656)
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Are there some good games to give my 8-year-old to get her into board gaming?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames Tags: gateway games youth games

I'm not a huge gamer, but my 8-yo has a lot of friends that do play games. I can tell she feels left out. Are there some good games I can get to intro her into that world and get her more excited?...

asked: UTC 2021-04-02 07:22 PM
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What are some great books on Sicilian chess theory?

Topic: Games ,    Subtopic: Boardgames Tags: chess playing white chess books

I'm struggling as the white pieces against Sicilian openings. Are there some favorite books that really go into the underlying concepts without being a complete and utter bore?...

asked: UTC 2021-06-17 05:23 PM
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