Can narrative and strategy ever blend well? Jaya Baldwin explores different ways games have tried to integrate narrative and traditional gameplay elements.
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Magnate news round-up: November 2018
November was slightly quieter than September or October – it couldn’t not be – but, once again, overall progress moved substantially forward; especially in enhancing Magnate’s gameplay and recruiting new team members. Read More
Battle of the Deckbuilders: Star Realms vs Dominion
In his first article for the site, Jaya Baldwin – new member of the Naylor Games team, makes a forceful case for both titles
Flashpoint: Fire Rescue: A functional review: Smelting theme, the power of roleplay and Alphas defeated?
Flashpoint: Fire Rescue: A functional review: Co-op arcs, puzzles vs non-puzzles and your pleasure at risk
In my second adventure into forging designer-focused reviews, I start my look at the well-loved co-op Flashpoint: Fire Rescue and go for the world record number of colons in a blog post title.
Boardgamers: Ignore the “cult of the new”
I was bothered by how much the “cult of the new” is making boardgamers unhappy. It’s time to fight back!
8 lessons from Essen: A practical guide for exhibitors
Eight practical tips for first time exhbitiors at Spiel
Magnate news round-up: October 2018
October proved to be just as busy as September, not least because of all the prep for Essen, which – at time of posting – had just started. Read More
Essen is nearly here… This is how to play Magnate at Spiel
With Essen nearly upon us and all the final preparations going on at Naylor Towers, I thought it was a good opportunity to give you the lowdown on playing Magnate: The First City (5C132) at the show.
Century: Golem Edition: A functional review experiment
In my first foray into trying to create a design orientated “functional” boardgame review, I look at a game I have distinctly mixed feelings about: Century: Golem Edition
