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Caesar!, Blitzkrieg!, or Both?
I’m on a mission 🎯—a full-on board game purge. Specifically, I'm diving deep into my two-player collection and putting my criteria to...

Coty
Jun 183 min read
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June, Pride, and Why Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Board Game Table
June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate love, identity, and community. And for me, it’s also a chance to celebrate one of the most...

Coty
Jun 123 min read
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A Cozy Return to Spilavinir – Iceland’s Board Game Gem and Cafe
Whenever I visit a new city, there’s one stop I always  make room for: the local board game store. It’s one of my favorite ways to get a...

Coty
Jun 82 min read
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Playte Board Games Ranked: Small Boxes, Big Gameplay
Over the last two years, I’ve had the chance to try out a few Playte Games, and I’ve really come to appreciate their clever design. I...

Coty
May 288 min read
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KaCoPlays 2025 Q1 in Review
🚀 This year is flying by! 2025 goals update: 🎲 21% of collection played 👑 19/100 Dominion kingdoms 📦 Collection <500 games = ✅ It's...

Coty
Mar 311 min read
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The Search for the Perfect Two-Player Game
One of my 2025 resolutions was to review all my two-player games and decide which ones are keepers and which ones need to be gifted or...

Coty
Feb 223 min read
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Gaming Goals for 2025
Are you tired of hearing "Happy New Year"? I am! But I'm not tired of gaming, and I'm already excited to see what 2025 has in store. This...

Coty
Jan 102 min read
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Mean Girls and Game Night
It’s October 3rd—the Mean Girls holy grail of days. What better way to honor it than with a game night featuring these board games and...

Coty
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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Wingspan my go to multiplayer solitaire
Wingspan, a relaxing multiplayer game where you build a bird sanctuary. It's strategic but friendly competition.

Coty
May 13, 20242 min read
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Board Game Apocalypse: 5 Games to Survive With
let't explore the five that would provide comfort (and competition) in the face of this dystopian nightmare

Coty
May 7, 20243 min read
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Dominion: A Strategic Gem in a Bland Box
Dominion isn't winning any beauty contests at first glance. The box is...a box, and the art is...unique

Coty
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Hens: a cackle-worthy game for chicken enthusiasts
Check out Hens a strategic and quick card game that plays well at every count including solo!

Coty
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Set Sail for Strategic Raiding Fun: Why Knarr is my 2024 fave thus far
Knarr, strategic card game for 2-4 players. It shines with quick playtime. Viking theme, affordable, and deep strategy despite simple rules

Coty
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Carcassonne: The Gateway Drug to My Board Game Obsession
Carcassonne was my gateway board game. The familiar tile-laying mechanic, the meeples, and the replayability hooked me into the gaming world

Coty
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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My Love Affair with Stonemaier Games
I love Stonemaier Games. From Wingspan to Liberatlia the great components and ability to play the games solo, as a couple, or with friends

Coty
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Embracing the Board Game Revolution: A Plea for Something New
Literary game nights stuck in the past! Authors, embrace the modern board game revolution & enrich stories with hidden gems beyond classics

Coty
Jan 20, 20243 min read
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Game On: Tackling the Unplayed
Rochester newbie finds solace in board games, builds epic collection, but a mountain of unplayed titles looms.

Coty
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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Moving Beyond Cards Against Humanity
Ditch Cards Against Humanity! Jokes rely on stereotypes & hurt. Try Monikers or Wavelength for inclusive, fun gameplay. New games, good time

Coty
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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Ode to BoardGameArena
Connect with players worldwide & explore an ever-expanding library Master classics like Catan. Play solo, compete, or learn new games

Coty
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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2023 Gen Con Extravaganza
INTRO ¡Hola! Are you ready for the ultimate gaming extravaganza? If you haven't already, you absolutely must check out the mind-blowing...

Coty
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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