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Anyone who enjoys board games has found themselves in a store standing in front of a wall of games with absolutely no idea what to buy.

With hundred of games to choose from the choice is anything but simple. This is why I’ve put together the How to Choose the Perfect Board Game flowchart. Start at the top and follow your way until you get to the title of a game.

If you already have that game back up to your previous choice and take a different fork. Eventually you’ll end up with something worth playing.

If you answer the questions truthfully, chances are you’re going to end up with a game you thoroughly enjoy. I’ve vetted this list to ensure every game on it is worth every penny. That being said not everyone will enjoy every game on this list, be sure to answer each question as truthfully as possible, or you might end up with something you hate.

This article describes an upcoming experiment in automated game design, a new game system called the Shibumi set, and a contest called the Shibumi Challenge intended to produce a range of high quality base games for this experiment. The overall aim is to compare the dynamics of evolutionary versus Monte Carlo search methods for game design, and to gauge the usefulness of the computer as a creative collaborator in the game design process.

Introducing Puerto Rico and the Two-Player Game

Vassal is a game engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. Play live on the Internet or by email. Vassal runs on all platforms, and is free, open-source software.

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