Took a while to punch out Ora et Labora (Lookout Spiele), but I got there in the end! I’m delighted all the (450) cardboard chits fit into one of my plastic ‘hobby boxes’. Should save lots of time for set-up/pack-down. Next task: read and digest the rule book! #boardgamegeek #bgg

Solo’d Caverna (Lookout Spiele) for the first time. Even without the competition of other players nabbing what you need, it’s still a challenge! (Accumulation spots empty by default if they accrue 6+ pieces in them.) This first effort scored 75VP – must work harder to reach 100!

@travisdhill Jac Almost 2 years ago I was ridiculed by someone at my board game group when I mentioned I play games solo. This encounter spurred me to write an article on the rise of solo board gaming. It turned out to be the most popular thing I’ve written on gaming: boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/77503…

What’s first on the menu for #boardgamenight once #lockdown ends? For me, it’ll be Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar (CGE 🔜 UKGE). Such a mind-melter of a game! I love it, by my casual gaming family don’t… 😢 My thoughts on the Zatu Games blog: 👉 board-game.co.uk/what-well-be-p…

Myself and friends played Azul (Plan B Games, and designer Michael Kiesling) via Facebook Messenger video call! I placed out the tiles and (re)moved them according to their wishes, and replenished the bag accordingly when rows filled up… It sort-of worked! #gamenight #bgg

I got nominated to join in the Instagram #9days9boardschallenge! Here’s my first shot: the wonderful Everdell (Starling Games). I had to be super-careful leaning it against that tree! Luckily the weather was great today 🦉🐿🌞🦔🦡 #boardgame #starlinggames #bgg #boardgamegeek

There's so many games out there you can't of played them all! Here our bloggers confess to which big popular games they've not played. board-game.co.uk/you-havent-pla… #shocking #zatugames #boardgames #boardgame #zatugamesuk #boardgamegeek #bgg #boardgamelife #boardgamesoftwitter

There's loads of games out there and some get all the lime light. Our bloggers share 5 games that deserve more loving! board-game.co.uk/5-games-that-d… What are you favourite underrated games? #zatugames #boardgames #boardgame #zatugamesuk #boardgamegeek #bgg #boardgamelife

It's part 2 of our 'I can't believe you've not played that' feature! What popular games are you yet to try? Confess in the comments! board-game.co.uk/cant-believe-y… #zatugames #boardgames #boardgame #zatugamesuk #boardgamegeek #bgg #boardgamelife #boardgamesoftwitter

Tom loves a bit of D&D Roleplaying. Check out his thorough review and explanation of the Dungeon Masters Screen Reincarnated - board-game.co.uk/dungeon-master… #DandD #RPG #DMscreen #zatugames #boardgames #boardgame #zatugamesuk #boardgamegeek #bgg #boardgamelife #boardgamesoftwitter

Learn to play Blue Orange Games' Kingdomino with Tom Harrod - board-game.co.uk/how-to-play-ki… We have a whole section in our blog for How to Plays! #kingdomino #blueorangegames #zatugames #boardgames #boardgame #zatugamesuk #boardgamegeek #bgg #boardgamelife #boardgamesoftwitter

Ora & Labora, by Uwe Rosenberg (Lookout Spiele). I tried the solo variant out and it was brilliant! Took my time learning all the building cards; a lovely way to spend a summer evening. Here’s my final landscape, plus the Neutral Player’s 2x5 landscape. #sologaming #lookoutspiele

My review of Tybor the Builder by Lookout Spiele won ‘Blog of the Month’ at Zatu Games! It’s a card-drafting game by Alexander, with multi-purpose cards. Grab your hammer, your saw and your mug of tea, and have a read! board-game.co.uk/tybor-the-buil…

Love #Carcassonne? Want to beef it up a little? Good news: there’s expansions galore for it! The first one I’d recommend is Inns & Cathedrals (also by Z-Man Games). I’ve written a handy How To Teach/Learn guide for it over on Zatu Games… #bigmeeple board-game.co.uk/how-to-play-ca…

🏆GAME OF THE MONTH!🏆 For me, In The Hall Of The Mountain King by Burnt Island Games takes the gong. It’s a cracking pick-up-and-deliver game all about trolls, statues, and making it rain resources. I sung its praises on the Zatu Games blog: 🏔👑 board-game.co.uk/game-of-the-mo…

An ode to Bruno Cathala (bruno des montagnes): featuring games by Days of Wonder (🧞‍♂️Five Tribes), Matagot (🇬🇷Cyclades), SpaceCowboys1 (🏴‍☠️Jamaica), Repos Production (⚔️7 Wonders Duel), jane godfrey/Blue Orange Games (👑Kingdomino) and many more! board-game.co.uk/bruno-cathala/

Hi HELVETIQ! (And jane godfrey) Bandida question: if I play the Broken Tool, I play my whole hand, then draw 3x cards. This cancels out any +1 hand size I might have via a Backpack. Does it therefore increase your hand size of you’ve fallen foul of the -1 Alarm? Thank you!

Such a great game! Thanks Bezier Games, Inc. for sharing my pic of Suburbia!