Voodoo doll and Mancala have similar effects, but they differ subtly which makes them excel in different situations. In this post we break down their strengths and weaknesses. If you play the Mancala, you reveal the …
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Asante: Which goods should you buy?
In our previous post we discussed how many copies there are of each card in Asante. Noteworthy is that there are only 6 unique cards that feature three different kinds of goods. This is surprising …
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When playing card games it is often important to know how many copies there are of each card to estimate the probability of drawing certain cards. Most games therefore mention how many copies of each …
Continue readingThe best cards in Dominion Prosperity
What are the strongest cards in Dominion Prosperity? We designed an experiment to answer this question, which we call Dominion Ultimate. In this post we explain our experiment and share what we found to be …
Continue reading7Wonders Duel: What is the worst wonder?
In this post we explain why the statue of Zeus is by far the worst wonder in 7Wonders Duel. Weak and Expensive To understand why the Statue of Zeus is so bad, it is best …
Continue reading7Wonders Duel: Piraeus Strategy
The Piraeus is one of the best designed cards in 7Wonders Duel. It has two effects that are both very powerful individually, but because they work against each other, the card is not overpowered . …
Continue readingThe best board game gifts for Christmas
Giving (or receiving) a board game for Christmas is fun. Not only because it’s a good present, but also because you already gathered all of your friends or family, so you can immediately play that …
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7 Wonders Duel: Mausoleum Strategy
The mausoleum might very well have the strongest effect of all wonders in 7 Wonders Duel, but it requires a skilled player to use it optimally. Mausoleum exhausts your opponent’s resources The Mausoleum effect is …
Continue reading7Wonders Duel: How good are extra turn wonders?
Wonders that grant you an extra turn are powerful and versatile in 7Wonders Duel. In this article we describe the three different kinds of situations in which extra turns can be leveraged for a strong …
Continue readingThe biggest flaw of Secret Hitler
One of our favorite social deduction games is Secret Hitler. Nevertheless, it has a flaw that can make some games a lot less fun than others. One strike and you’re out? As a liberal in …
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