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Eve Brownlee was a gamer before gaming communities on the internet were a thing. Eve grew up playing traditional, standard deck card games like Rummy and Bezique, taking an interest in the classics Backgammon and Chess. Parlor card games like Bridge continue to keep Eve active in the community. After a long career, primarily in horticulture for USDA in Maryland, Eve now travels and writes on The Pineapple (pineapples.info) and contributes to Quora/Pinterest topics. Contact Eve via email.

Indian Summer

Indian Summer, the Tile-Based Board Game – Guide to Rules, Instructions & Strategies Introduction Indian Summer is a puzzle-like board game that captures the essence of walking through a forest in the fall. The game was designed by Uwe Rosenberg (prolific creator of Heaven & Ale, and New York Zoo which I’ve also covered). It’s […]

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Smartphone Inc.

Smartphone Inc.: A Guide to Rules, Instructions & Strategy Tips Introduction Smartphone Inc. is a game where players become CEOs of smartphone-producing companies. You try to outsmart competitors by developing new technologies, creating better smartphones, and controlling the market. The game was designed by Ivan Lashin and first published in 2018. I find it pretty […]

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The Builders: Middle Ages

The Builders: Middle Ages – A Guide to Rules, Instructions & Winning Strategy Introduction The Builders: Middle Ages is a card and tile-based game where players take on the role of master builders in the medieval era. The goal is to construct buildings and wonders by managing resources, hiring workers, and earning the most points. […]

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Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia

Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia – A Guide to Rules, Instructions & Winning Strategies Introduction Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia is a tile-based board game that’s all about exploring dungeons, fighting monsters, and collecting treasures. It’s set in the Arcadia Quest universe and can be played by 1 to 5 players. The game was first released in […]

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