How to create good puzzles
I’m always delighted when I encounter a good puzzle in a game. Whether it’s finding the right use for a bizarre tool in an adventure game, or figuring out the […]
Fair Catan Boards, this time with resources!
So you lost a Catan game despite being the best player? Surely the game was not fair to begin with! Don’t despair (or start to be afraid!) I’m on a […]
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the lion. Which perks to choose?
In the face-off against monstrous beasts and nefarious priests, the most pure-hearted intentions and serious training may not suffice. The whims of chance, (or is it fate?), ultimately will have […]
The Catan development card cost simulator: The app
As I wrote in an earlier post, or discussed with some readers, writing apps based on the content I develop for this blog was always something I had in mind. […]
What is the strategic value of each Catan resources?
As any competitive Catan player will tell you, the beginning of the game is crucial. The first settlements usually having a major impact on the rest of the game. A […]
Flamme rouge for the spatially constrained, and other interesting race tracks
Welcome back to the world of cycle racing! In a previous article, I took on myself to determine how many unique race track could be build using the pieces available […]
The fair Catan board quest
One recurrent topic among regular Catan players is what constitutes a fair (or unfair) initial setup. But the definition of fairness vary from player to player…. Some people prefer a […]
What is a balanced Catan board?
With more than 22 million copies sold since its creation, Catan is, without doubt, one of the most played board games in the world. There are many reasons for the […]
How many unique race tracks in Flamme Rouge? A combinatorial study of a modular board game
When playing your favorite board game, having the option to set a different initial setup every time is a good way to keep things fresh. In Flamme Rouge, a study […]
Flamme Rouge: A study of game variability
An essential part of the fun in gaming is about not knowing what to expect. Suspense, surprise, hard decisions are things we are looking for when playing. And in order […]