I've just finished creating a new feature for the site where you can now write articles in a cool and modern way! They essentially function the same as forum posts but allow for you to save a draft, add photos, and are formatted to look exactly the same when you edit to the way it's published!

If you want to share strategy, write a full review, or just enjoy creating long form content you can write an article by going to https://www.boardgameatlas.com/forum/post/new and clicking the "write a full article" link.

Here's an example: https://www.boardgameatlas.com/forum/PACXjnQRDH

I think my two favorite ways to enjoy board game content is the Shut Up & Sit Down podcast. Matt and Quinns are both great writers and I think that quality shines through the podcast medium more than videos. I think Take Your Chits is my favorite YouTube channel in the space since I'm not really the type to watch How to Play videos or long form reviews. His skits and rants are just great entertainment as a board gamer in general.

Hi all,

I'm happy to announce that v0.2.0 of the Board Game Atlas: Pocket just went live in the Google Play Store. Introducing exciting new features and improvements. I received lots of feedback regarding the v0.1 release and I want to thank you for that.

New in this release:

• Search the entire Board Game Atlas database!
• Browse & modify your lists
• Edit reviews
• Browse Trending & Popular games
• UI changes and tweaks

Images: Imgur Gallery

Download: Google Play

Got feedback? Leave a comment below, send me a pm or mail me at boardgameatlaspocket(@)gmail.com.

This is still a beta release so you might experience bugs or missing functionality.

For the 0.3.0 release I will focus on integrating the forums into the app. What features do you want to see the most for the v0.3.0 release?

Have a great day!

Gekey

I got into board games fairly recently and like any recent convert I'm introducing everyone I can to board games. It's a great way to spend time with friends after dinner outside of playing Super Smash Bros or watching a movie. I want to be able to see their faces and have side conversations while spending time with them.

Buying Frenzy

I ended up buying growing my collection of games to a little over 30 in just a few months and was having a blast playing something new every week!

I'm proud to report I even have a shelf of shame with 4 games that I haven't gotten to play through yet. I'm slowly working my way through the collection and will get to them soon but I've been noticing something lately. I'm starting to sense a shift in the way I play games and the ones I suggest when a friend comes over.

Easy to Teach Games

I've been realizing that I'm playing board games more often with friends that I didn't play with last week. I find myself not really getting to go deep into the hobby with more than just one or two people who are often not available so I try and scramble together a few other friends I know and I continually go back to the same few games. I end up choosing games that are still fun for me but are easy to approach for newer gamers.

1. Skull - Quick to teach, Quick to play, Serious Strategy

Skull is especially easy to throw in a backpack when going to a friends house which is one of the other reasons it's a go to. The simple betting structure and quick matches make it great. The additional amazing subtle feature of the game is that strategies continue to change the longer you play with the same people. You start trying to read what they're doing and change up your own game to bring out victories you wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

I recommend starting by never bluffing for the first few rounds. The reputation that you always play it straight makes bluffing later on way more effective.

2. Dominion - Seems Overwhelming but Easy to teach and replay-able

I try to get Dominion to the table whenever I can. Especially now that I just got Intrigue. The rules explanation with the quick "A, B, C" turn structure make it so easy to get everyone into the game quickly. I love that the box comes with 500+ cards and the custom setups makes new gamers nervous thinking it'll take forever to learn and be too complicated. Learning this game and grasping the strategy within just a few minutes has been something that has gotten my friends to try bigger and more complex games.

3. Railroad Ink - Scales in Player Count and Feels Unique

I heard about Railroad Ink from Shut Up & Sit Down and instantly added it to my collection of games that I use to introduce people to games. It's so portable and easy to bring for any number of players (even solo) that it jumps in my backpack with Skull when I'm going to a friends house.

4. Pandemic: Iberia - A Coop that I Mostly Enjoy Playing

I say mostly because I only bring it out when it seems like the group would want to play something cooperative. I never feel like playing cooperative games just due to my love of competition. If there's a story or legacy element that put's us all in it together working toward a goal then I'm all in on that. Games like Pandemic tend to lead to quarterbacking and I'd rather test my strategy skills against other players over the game's mechanics.

Fitting In The Rest

I've been staring at Gloomhaven for a few weeks without getting it to the table. I have a few other games like Dice Throne which I haven't played yet and Root which I've only played once and would love to open up as well. Although I have the desire to bring it out and play, I think I need to establish a more consistent group of friends to play with before I'm able to really dive deep into the games that I want to spend more time on.

We've just gotten permission to use Everdell art for our avatars! Check it out see the awesome animal avatar choices from their amazing game!

https://www.boardgameatlas.com/avatars#everdell

Hey there,

I've been going through and putting in rules and home page links for some games.  I've noticed in quite a few cases they also have a FAQ/Errata file online too.

It might be nice to have the ability to add those in for a game as well.

Thanks!