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Axis and Allies: 3D Printing Your Way to Victory

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Axis and Allies: 3D Printing Your Way to Victory

The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play. ~James Kirk, Star Trek TOS Good day all! My name is Paul, but you can call me PJ. I am an avid gamer/geek and a practitioner of NERDCRAFT. *-CRAFT-AFT-aft* *echo effect and thunder*What’s that you might ask? Well for me it’s when the gamer in me meets up with the gnome tinker in me.I’m here to tell you a short story about my desire to play a board game from my childhood and the rabbit hole it took me down.Several years ago I discovered the wondrous...

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What Happened to International Tabletop Day?

Posted by Sean Arenas on

What Happened to International Tabletop Day?
Find out what happened to International Tabletop Day and how you can support your Friendly Local Gaming Stores (FLGSs) now!

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For the Win: Splendor

Posted by Elsie K on

For the Win: Splendor
Splendor is a beautifully simple game, for 2-4 players, that is designed to take and estimated 30 mins to play.

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The Queen's Gambit is a Real Chess Scenario (And a Simple One)

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The Queen's Gambit is a Real Chess Scenario (And a Simple One)

Ever wondered what "The Queen's Gambit" actually is? Well the Netflix show is named after a chess move, and here's what you need to know about it:

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Queen's Gambit

Posted by Elsie K on

Queen's Gambit

So, many of us have seen or heard of The Queen's Gambit on Netflix... Has watching the show got you interested in chess, or were you commenting on strategy as you watched the show? Stay tuned for our guide on the actual chess move 'the queen's gambit'! (Update 1-26 The post is up!) Also, it was based on a book from the early 1980s! Anyone care to comment on which they liked better?

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