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Tag: Explainers

In our explainers we aim to simplify things by explaining board game terms and jargon you might come across.

What is a Drafting Game - Azul Summer Pavilion Feature
June 17, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is Drafting in a Game?

Find out what Drafting is in games and whether you might like it. We also have some great Drafting game recommendations to get you started.

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Explainer What is Area Control in a game
March 21, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is an Area Control game?

Find out what an Area Control game is, who might like it and which games to try in our explainer.

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Explainer What is Tableau Building in a game - Feature Splendor
March 15, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is Tableau Building in a game?

Find out what a Tableau Building game is, who might like it and which games to try in our explainer.

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Explainer What is Engine Building in a game - Century Spice Road Feature
March 8, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is Engine Building in a game?

Find out what an Engine Building game is and which games to try in our explainer.

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Explainer What is an Abstract game
February 16, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is an Abstract game?

Find out what an Abstract game is and if it’s something you might enjoy. We also provide some excellent Abstract games to try.

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Explainer What is a Worker Placement game - Dune Imperium feature full
February 2, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is Worker Placement in a game?

Find out what Worker Placement is and if it’s something you might enjoy in games. We also provide some excellent Worker Placement games to try.

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Explainer What is a Social Deduction game - One Night Ultimate Werewolf Feature
January 15, 2022 Articles

Explainer: What is a Social Deduction game?

If you like games with high player interaction then social deduction games might be for you. We explain the concept and provide a list of great games to try.

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Explainer What is a Dungeon Crawler Board Game - Box Feature
December 28, 2021 Articles

Explainer: What is a Dungeon Crawler game?

Ever wondered what a dungeon crawler is and if it’s for you? Find out what it is and which games are worth trying in our explainer.

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What is a 4X board game? - Eclipse game feature
November 23, 2021 Articles

Explainer: What is a 4X board game?

Ever wondered what a 4X game is and if it’s right for you? Find out what it is and which games are worth trying in our explainer.

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What is a card drafting board game? Blood Rage and Sushi Go Image
November 4, 2021 Articles

Explainer: What is Card Drafting in a game?

Ever wondered what a card drafting game is and if it’s right for you? Find out what it is and which games are worth trying in our explainer.

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