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 […]
Game Analysis
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Analyzing Flamme Rouge
You have trained all your life for this. You are ready to give it your all. But being a team player sometimes means leading the pack, fending the air for […]
Graph analysis of the Cthulhu Wars maps
The world is ending and the Great Old Ones are awakening for the ultimate battle, the one that will determine the ruler of this new devastated world… This is […]