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I know the rules to over 500 different boardgames. After leaving teaching 7 years ago, I started my boardgames business – I …
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Halloween! A time of great music, great outfits and great games! Here are my top picks for this Halloween.
As part of Heritage Week this year I ran an event celebrating all things Waddingtons. Waddingtons started life as a printers – …
Creating an inclusive gaming space is central to Cards or Die's mission. We want to bring people together with boardgames - here's some tips on how you can make everyone welcome at your table.
This year one of the ways I'm marking the day is by celebrating the achievements of 8 of my favourite female board games designers. Of course, there are many, many more than 8 brilliant female boardgames designers and as soon as I started writing I immediately thought of some more - I have stuck to 8 but please shout me with the ones I missed.
What is Mindfulness? Mind defines 'Mindfulness' as: 'a technique you can learn which involves noticing what's happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or surroundings.' That's it. There is no specific activity you have to do - I love yoga, I use guided meditation from time to time, I dance and I try to sit in the garden and drink a cup of tea most days. And, of course I play boardgames. It doesn't have to cost the earth and mindfulness looks different for everyone. I thought I'd tell you a bit about what it looks like for me in terms of boardgames. I'd love to hear what it looks like for you.
If you're looking for some game suggestions to get the gang playing together this Christmas - look no further; no matter what age the person or what they are interested in there's a board game (or card game) to suit everyone.
Top 5 spooky halloween board games. Find some ideas for your halloween boardgames nights here.
Obviously, by all means play Chess. Chess was fascinating even before the suggestion of using vibrating devices for clues. Chess sets are …