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A digital native around since the early days of online gaming communities around 2001. An early contributor to the cult gaming site ClanTemplates, Adam has spent years giving free gaming resources to the community. With BoardCards, Adam is most experienced and commonly writing the articles on Strategy multi-player games like Settlers of Catan and Avalon. His first introduction to board games was via Mancala, an Egyptian-origin stone game and one of the oldest known games still played worldwide. Contact me via email

XCOM

XCOM (Board Game): The Ultimate Guide to Alien Invasion Strategy Introduction As an avid board game enthusiast and somewhat of a gamer, I’ve had the pleasure of playing a wide variety of games, but few have captured my attention quite like XCOM. XCOM is a cooperative board game that combines strategy, teamwork, and a bit […]

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Merchant of Venus

Merchant of Venus: A Comprehensive Guide to Rules, Strategy and How-to-Play Introduction Merchant of Venus is a classic board game that has been captivating players since its release in 1988. Designed by Richard Hamblen, the game is set in a distant galaxy where players take on the role of space traders, exploring different star systems, […]

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Mastermind

Mastermind: Rules, Winning Tips & Genius Strategy Introduction Mastermind is a classic board game that has been challenging players’ logical thinking and problem-solving skills for decades. The game was invented by Mordecai Meirowitz, an Israeli postmaster and telecommunications expert, in 1970. It quickly gained popularity and has since been produced in many different versions and […]

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Löwenherz

Löwenherz: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategy & Rules Introduction Löwenherz is a captivating board game that combines strategy, negotiation, and territorial control. The game was designed by Klaus Teuber, the same mind behind the popular game Settlers of Catan. Löwenherz, which translates to “Lionheart” in English, was first published in 1997 and has since gained […]

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Liubo

Liubo: The Ancient Game of Strategy and Chance, Rules, and Winning Instructions Introduction Liubo is an ancient Chinese board game that dates back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC) of Chinese History. The game was noted as popular during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), but its rules and gameplay have been mostly lost […]

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