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The 2022 Gathering of Friends ended a few weeks ago and what an excellent time of good gaming and good fellowship it was.  Here’s a summary of what was experienced from two perspectives.  Larry has attended many Gatherings over the … Continue reading →

The last of the significant 2021 Game of the Year awards were announced recently, so let’s review the results: Spiel Portugal conducts the Jogo do Ano every year and the winner for 2021 is Imperial Struggle, designed by Jason Matthews … Continue reading →

“Slow and steady wins the race”.  You hear that expression all the time.  Do you believe it?  Do you think that consistent excellence can ever beat out a single display of brilliance?  I do.  But if you were judging game … Continue reading →

The late seventies saw the introduction of two games that were not only popular, but which each launched an entirely new genre.  That’s pretty rare and the fact that both debuted in the same year is remarkable.  The decade also … Continue reading →

I’ve been playing Eurogames regularly for over 20 years.  Like many gamers, there are certain designers I really like and others I avoid.  But what’s interesting is that this changes quite a bit over time.  Part of that may be … Continue reading →