Paul Shapiro

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I’ve just launched my updated list of the top 100 board games of all time - the list aggregates games from 39 reviewers and is fully filterable by number of players, game length, reviewer, etc.! #boardgames

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Antiquity Quest Review: Reimagining a Classic Playing Card Game

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Antiquity Quest Review: Reimagining a Classic Playing Card Game - Board Game Squad

Oh no! There’s been a rise in theft of ancient artifacts and it’s up to you, an archaeologist vying for prestige. You must collect these artifacts and return them to their rightful place in museums. But alas, competition is fierce amongst archaeologists, as there’s a position at stake at the university. If the odds weren’t … Continue reading Antiquity Quest Review: Reimagining a Classic Playing Card Game

Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review – Turning Dice into Gold

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Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review - Turning Dice into Gold - Board Game Squad

For almost two millennia, alchemists have strived to create the fabled philosopher’s stone—the perfect material, capable of turning base metals such as lead into gold, perfecting the human spirit, and granting eternal life. Many have tried to create the stone. Many have failed. If only they only knew that the missing ingredient was custom dice… … Continue reading Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review – Turning Dice into Gold

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Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale Board Game *Giveaway*

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Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale Board Game *Giveaway*

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Bus Board Game Review (20th Anniversary Edition): A Trip Through Time

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Bus Board Game Review (20th Anniversary Edition): A Trip Through Time

Bus is a board game about picking up passengers, taking them where they need to be, pivoting plans when they go awry, and strangely enough—time manipulation. Most of all: it’s a game of careful planning. In keeping with that theme, and considering that you don’t know much about me as a gamer, I wanted to … Continue reading Bus 20th Anniversary Edition Review: A Trip Through Time [Splotter/Capstone Games]

Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review - Turning Dice into Gold

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Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review - Turning Dice into Gold - Board Game Squad

For almost two millennia, alchemists have strived to create the fabled philosopher’s stone—the perfect material, capable of turning base metals such as lead into gold, perfecting the human spirit, and granting eternal life. Many have tried to create the stone. Many have failed. If only they only knew that the missing ingredient was custom dice… … Continue reading Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review – Turning Dice into Gold

Anachrony Review: Worker Placement with a Time Travel Twist
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Anachrony Review: Worker Placement with a Time Travel Twist - Board Game Squad

“If only I’d made a different move during my last turn, I’d have the resources I need to score enough and win,” I said slightly frustrated. My friend Dávid looked at me, and with a sheepish smile pulled out a glowing purple box. “I didn’t want to mention it, but this is the answer to … Continue reading Anachrony Review: Worker Placement with a Time Travel Twist

Episode 2 of the Board Game Squad Podcast is available for listening.

Recorded @ PAX Unplugged, we go through what we played and deep dive into Pipeline from Ryan Courtney & Capstone Games.

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Board Game Squad Podcast: Episode 2 - Pipeline

We’re coming to you live from PAX Unplugged 2019 in Philadelphia! Paul and Adam share their convention experiences, the games they played on the showroom floor, and do a deep dive review of Pipeline from Capstone Games and designer Ryan Courtney. 01:55 Sea of Legends 05:50 Aftermath 08:01 Quirky Circuits 13:48 MonsDRAWsity 15:22 Sanctum 17:05 … Continue reading Podcast: Episode 2 – Pipeline

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon [Spoiler-Free Review]
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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon [Spoiler-Free Review]

Tainted Grail is an incredible, story-driven adventure board game that may replace Gloomhaven and 7th Continent for some. Read the review and learn why.

I completed chapter 1 of Tainted Grail last night. OMG, I’m so into this.