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Point Salad vs Point Soup: Board Game Scoring Explained★
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Point Salad vs Point Soup: Board Game Scoring Explained

Board gamers love debating whether a game is a 'point salad' or 'point soup.' But what do these terms actually mean, and why should you care? Here's the breakdown.

Team Board Game Serial · Oct 18, 2026

Route Building Games Beyond Ticket to Ride

Route Building Games Beyond Ticket to Ride

Oct 11, 2026

Bag Building Games: The Mechanic You're Sleeping On

Bag Building Games: The Mechanic You're Sleeping On

Sep 27, 2026

Auction Mechanic in Board Games Explained★
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Auction Mechanic in Board Games Explained

Auctions are one of the most interactive mechanics in board gaming. Here's how they work, why they create such memorable moments, and which games do them best.

Team Board Game Serial · Aug 20, 2026

Tile Placement Games Compared: Building Worlds One Tile at a Time★
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Tile Placement Games Compared: Building Worlds One Tile at a Time

Team Board Game Serial · Aug 2, 2026

Asymmetric Board Games: Why Unequal Powers Make Better Games★
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Asymmetric Board Games: Why Unequal Powers Make Better Games

Team Board Game Serial · Jul 26, 2026

Roll and Write Games: The Gateway Genre You're Probably Missing★
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Roll and Write Games: The Gateway Genre You're Probably Missing

Team Board Game Serial · Jul 19, 2026

Trick-Taking Card Games: A Beginner's Guide★
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Trick-Taking Card Games: A Beginner's Guide

Trick-taking is one of the oldest and most elegant mechanics in card gaming. If you've never played one (or if you've only played Hearts), let me show you what you're missing.

Team Board Game Serial · Jul 7, 2026

Engine Building Games: How the Mechanic Works and Best Examples★
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Engine Building Games: How the Mechanic Works and Best Examples

Team Board Game Serial · Jun 25, 2026

Dice Games vs Card Games: Which Mechanic Suits You?★
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Dice Games vs Card Games: Which Mechanic Suits You?

Team Board Game Serial · Jun 4, 2026