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Eugh! I agree! Try watching teenagers handle cards in school games club… 😳😱😤🤯

The Cousin’s War: Solo play is on the way! | GrahamS Games

Some excellent #boardgame news: The Cousin’s War is due to be getting an official solo mode later this year. I’ve been sent a prototype to test and it’s working very well! Exciting times for fans of quick playing solo war/historical games! 😊

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I love how accessible it is, yet still never fails to hold my interest. 🙂

Ending a legendary week. | GrahamS Games

More Imperium, Zapotec and the unfailingly delightful Botswana are the #boardgames that have seen recent table time.

I’ve also been sent a prototype of a forthcoming solo mode for one of my favourite 2 player games… more on this exciting development to come.

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No, I’ve not played that one. Looks an interesting one.

A Spa-cial day out. | GrahamS Games

It was all about the wellbeing on Wednesday. A trip to a local spa and health club and more #boardgame action with Imperium Legends. What more could one wish for?

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Here Comes a New Challenger! | GrahamS Games

A rare dalliance into the world of #PlayStation on today’s #boardgames blog. Fear not: I’ve not given up on the tabletop. How could I when such games as Imperium Legends from @ospreygames.bsky.social are always there to delight me?

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An Absolute Legend. | GrahamS Games

Sometimes nothing other than one’s #boardgame GOAT will do. That was true for me this morning and Imperium from @ospreygames.bsky.social didn’t disappoint. It never has. ❤️

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Malus Hortus boardgame box art. A malevolent orchid and lightening.

I think this is the first time I ever backed a #boardgame based on box art and title alone! Malus Hortus from @atikingames.bsky.social is here and I can’t wait to get stuck in! I’m sure my thoughts will be on the blog real soon 😍

Zapotec out from under the table. | GrahamS Games

Zapotec may be a few years old now, but it towers above other euro #boardgames that I can solo inside 30 minutes. Great decision space with a comparatively simple ruleset. Delightful.

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Well, I shall keep everything crossed for that! 😊
Best of luck with the launch of the preorder tomorrow and with the production process. I’m sure you will soon have 200 delighted customers (and many more envious ones!)

Locked out of the Penitentiary (But you may not be…) | GrahamS Games

Penitent from @danbullock.bsky.social is going live for pre orders tomorrow! If you live in the US (unlike me 😔) make sure you get over to lock horn games and check out this fascinating solo #boardgame (only 200 copies) Experience tells me you won’t regret it…

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Yes, it’s a funny habit that’s easy to develop. I’m convinced games being cheap doesn’t actually serve me that well! I need to forget the price tag and better judge them on merit. Even better to not be impulsive in the first place!

Sparking some Enthusiasm for Bargain Buys | GrahamS Games

Watching play throughs of #boardgames is something I typically do to help inform purchase decisions. This week it was to help remind me of how to actually play a couple I own, as I hope to get 3 Ring Circus and Zapotec back to the table this week.

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🎉Great news! Can’t wait to start playing 😊

Refresh and Recharge. | GrahamS Games

Some seriously cozy #boardgames in the blog today, to start the weekend right. Lovely. ☺️

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Review Time: Cuba Libre - A solo COIN Revolution? | GrahamS Games

It’s a big review day on the #boardgames blog, as I put Cuba Libre from @gmtgames.bsky.social and its new solo update through its paces, along with my recommendations for solo players looking to get into COIN (and you really should! 😊)

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The Long and the Short of it. | GrahamS Games

#boardgames galore in today’s bumper edition of the blog. Solo games, classic fillers, cooperative fun and my Cuba Libre solo adventures continue with a game that was truly epic! @gmtgames.bsky.social

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The Right Game for the Right Time - That’s the Trick | GrahamS Games

Midweek #boardgames are the best. The Lord of the Rings Trick Taking games shine in this role. Highly recommended, even for pure solo play and prove especially valuable when one’s other half takes a bath! 😄

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Cube Libre - I need to libre some space in my brain | GrahamS Games

Early experiences learning to play Cuba Libre solo are in today’s blog. I can’t wait to spend even more time with this excellent #COIN #boardgame from @gmtgames.bsky.social

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The Crystal Whisperer | GrahamS Games

Fun and games were had at my ever so friendly local #boardgame store on Saturday.
#Stalagbite! Is an awesome fast playing dungeon crawl game and it’s great the designers live round the corner from me… means I can help test some future content. 😊

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Undoubtedly a game that is wicked and tricksy, but the hype is not false!

Yes, it is a particularly good one! 😍

Image shows the 22 games I played in January, including Stalagbite!, Cuba Libre, LOTR TT game, Ironwood and more.

January has officially been an awesome month for me playing #boardgames. The highlight was getting through the whole Fellowship Trick Taking Game campaign. Two Towers in February? I may just do so!

Grabbing the Cash | GrahamS Games

I always cringe when I hear the ‘cash grab’ banner brandished at a #boardgame. Today I take an extensive look at some ‘culprits’ and why I’ve no problem with the presence of iteration in the hobby.

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Hello, hello! I’ve been rather looking forward to this one! My second COIN game turned up today, joining the fabulous People Power in my collection. #boardgames #COIN @gmtgames.bsky.social

A challenge working for me, rather than me for the challenge. | GrahamS Games

Gaming challenges and an imminent COIN #boardgame review project are in today’s blog. I don’t generally do challenges, but this one will be of some use…

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That’s great! 😊 glad you’re enjoying it.

Yes, I do play GC solo. It’s not a simple solo mode in that the bot carries out actions, rather than just taking up spots, but it is very well done and gets easier after a few turns. Solo is the only way I’ve played it so far and I think it’s great. 🙂

Surprise, Surprise! | GrahamS Games

#boardgames can surprise and delight us in many ways. In today’s blog, I take a look at some games in my collection that have provided such moments. It’s all spoiler free, so no nasty surprises here! 😄

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The Tricky Art of Solo Trick Taking. | GrahamS Games

A couple of solo(able) trick taking #boardgames feature in the blog today. For Northwood! is good… The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking game though, has a great solo mode.

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