Unplugged #36: Tile Games, what’s next, linoleum?

This week, two tile-based games: Tigris & Eurphrates and Wildlife

Unplugged #36: Tile Games, what’s next, linoleum?
Tiles, they’re not just for bathrooms anymore… an overview of two games based around tile-placement with elements of area control.

I've never been as big a fan of Tigris & Euphrates as some, and I explain the game and end with some thoughts why it's not my favorite.

Then I give a review of a game I'm currently quite fond of: Wildlife.

Unplugged #35: Playing to Win

Unplugged #35: Playing to Win
Do you play a game to achieve the best final outcome possible, or are you always playing to win?

This week I discuss decisions gamers make in the mid to end game. Some play to place in the best final position possible, while others make riskier moves in order to attempt to win a game outright. Knowing which style of play you prefer is almost as important as knowing which styles your opponents tend to use.