Ok, this is an update on my previous post: https://www.boardgameatlas.com/forum/ffW5oTKBpD/which-board-games-would-make-great-avatars-for-our-library

I thought about editing that post but it was going to be a bit too much to stuff in there. So here's the update on the avatars I'll be setting up and adding in the upcoming days!

• Sushi Go Party
• 10 each for Raiders and Architects and I can contact Shem Phillips for any of his other games
• Champions of Midgard and all other Grey Fox Games (which games would you like to see added?)
• I've filed a ticket on Roxley's website and waiting for a response
• Games by Alderac Entertainment Group (this is my main question--which games would make great avatars?)

I have realized that this type of game is lacking from my collection and I like it as a mechanic, but I don’t love it as the ONLY mechanic (think Dominion). 

I am curious if you all have some good games that use deck building around a creative theme or other mechanics? I am intrigued by Great Western Trail and Aeons End because the deck building feels like a complimentary piece. I’ve looked into Clank but it doesn’t interest me a ton. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Would love feedback on my draft. After doing a couple more editing passes, I'll export to PDF and upload it.

• Rule book
• Just the card appendix

Game play changes:

• Striked out executing the bonus card due to all of the comments I've seen about it
• Changed "Score 1 card from hand" description in the card appendix to "must" from "may" since it doesn't depend on non-public information
• Erred on the side of color-boosting being cards on the same route rather than any card after the current since it simplifies teaching.
  

If you haven't done so already, go and sport an avatar of your choice! https://www.boardgameatlas.com/avatars

So my question is, which board games can you think of that have awesome character designs, faction symbols, or fun iconography? If you let me know, I can reach out to the publishers behind those games and try to get their permission.

For example, I'd love to get characters from Root and Santorini added into our library some day.

When living in Minnesota, fall, winter and early spring are all prime board gaming times. As the temperature swings wildly up here right now I start to think about what I want to focus on during this most wonderful time.

The Underworld expansion for Root should be delivered to me soonish and it got me thinking that I want to hit that game hard. Play as much as I can with as many factions as I can. Use the new boards. Really get the most out of it. 

What are you looking to get the most out of his Board Game Season?

I am finding myself getting stuck in this place where there are games I am super interested in, but my main group of gamers either are not interested in them or they are too heavy. 

The main example of this right now is Lisboa. I am definitely becoming more interested in it. It seems like a heavy beast that the more you play, the more layers are revealed, which I love in games, plus it is gorgeous. My friends are not light gamers either, we play Gaia Project, Agricola, Terraforming Mars all with no problem (I mean our faces melt off every time we play Gaia Project but it is worth it). 

Here is my main question, do you only buy games that will get to the table? Or do you buy games that interest you (with a solo variant) and hope they make it to the table?

Do you watch board game video content on YouTube or other sources?

Who are some of your favorite content providers?

Why do you watch video content? Board game reviews, top 10 lists, learn to play? All of the above?

I have interviews lined up with the following individuals. Do you have any questions related to their respective games or general curiosities about their creative process, personal life, etc.? If I get enough questions, I'll include them in the bottom of the article, something like "Questions From Our Users" for the interviewees to answer!

Again, if I get enough questions, I should be able to include them, but if there aren't enough, it may not happen :(

Here's the current lineup:

• Justine Hillgrove, artist of Battle of the Bards
• Vincent Dutrait, artist of Robinson Crusoe, Lewish & Clark, + More
• Daniel Lieske, artist of The Mysterious Forest
• Jonathan Ying, designer of Star Wars Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, + More
• Xavier Collette, artist of Abyss
• Kevin Kichan Kim, CEO of Mandoo Games, Korean Board Game Publisher

So a few days ago I posted about your favorite new to you game. 

Today I’m going to ask the popular question, but with a twist. 

What is your absolute favorite board game? 

Now that you’ve answered that, take a step back and consider the design of the game. What are the specific mechanics that make you enjoy the game? Try to distill the game down to it’s core. 

This will be a weekly post to leave your suggestions and feedback for Board Game Atlas! Some things to think about are:

• Feature requests (be creative, think wild!)
• What sort of content would you like to see by Board Game Atlas? (we currently do interviews and news coverage. Anything else you'd be interested in?)
• How can we make your experience here even better?
• Mention your favorite/least favorite feature
• Suggestions for industry professionals to interview (designers/artists/publishers/content creators/etc.)
• Bugs/annoyances

Also, a few updates since last week:

• Slight changes in formatting to show better previews of forum posts
• Youtube video uploads on the forum can now be viewed directly on Board Game Atlas
• You can now post images (previously, it was just a regular text-based forum post or a link post only)
• Upcoming feature (to be added within the next few days): creating polls for forum posts!

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

EDIT: The polls are up! Trent (u/trentellingsen) finished it much faster than I thought haha. We're starting with a basic poll structure first that gives up to (4) options. In the future, if everyone wants it, we can change it to accommodate more options and/or even allowing users to add additional options. Thanks Trent!

Back 'The Great Alcatraz Escape' on Kickstarter today, for your copy.  

The Kickstarter campaign is for 29 days.

We all know that Gloomhaven weighs a crap ton physically, but what is your preference regarding game difficulty? I think I'll always prefer heavier-weighted games, but I still enjoy most of the light games as well. What I'm curious to know is what your favorite games are in the difficulty category opposite your preferred type of game. Because I prefer games of a more difficult nature (all things comparatively, of course), I'll list five of my favorite games that don't require too much burning of the brain.

In no particular order, here are some easier games I really enjoy:

• Tsuro of the Seas
• Camel Up
• Roll for Your Life, Candyman!
• Cockroach Salad
• Monopoly Deal

This is an automated weekly post to talk about the games that came out on kickstarter this past week.

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• Evil Dead 2 The Board Game 88% of $195,000
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