by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Despite calling myself a game designer for most of my adult life, I’m embarrassed to say that this, my first game, was only published in 2015. It is ironic that my first game is not too strategic, but a cute little game with lots of luck.
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Star Realms (2 players; 20 minutes; ages 8+) Star Realms is the most elegant deck-building card game with easy rules, stunning art work, and quick play time. Scoring requires students to subtract, but as always you’re going to play this game because it is outstanding...
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Blokus (2-4 players; 20 minutes; ages 5+) Blokus is a colourful board game with lots of fun strategy. I like Blokus Duo even more, but that’s only for two players. As well as playing the game, the Blokus board and pieces can be used to allow students to copy one...
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Power Grid (3-6 players; 60 minutes; ages 10+) Power Grid (3-6 players; 60 minutes; ages 10+) is a top game on www.boardgamegeek.com. It also teaches about energy choices. The 60 minute introductory game is fantastic! The full game will take double that time. One...
by MathPickle | Jul 10, 2015 |
Avalon (5-10 players; 20 minutes; ages 9+) Avalon is the best game for 5-10 players. Just less than half of players are secretly part of the evil team. They know who they are, but the good players are mostly in the dark. It is fast to play, and a real winner with...
