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Board Games for Dark Nights

Posted on October 5, 2021October 11, 2021 by giftsadmin

Here are some suggestions for spooky board games that work great for Halloween, or for those dark nights when things are going bump!

Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween

Posted on October 4, 2021October 11, 2021 by giftsadmin

Trading Card Games are great if you’re a fan of card and board games at the same time. They meet you somewhere in the middle – and it’s usually easier to set up a TCG than a full board, so it’s perfect for a gaming marathon and a quick game. Alex looks at some eerie, interesting and just plain weird trading card games in preparation for Halloween.

The Wise and Entertaining Gypsy Witch

Posted on October 3, 2021October 11, 2021 by giftsadmin

When I was in high school, my mother had no clue what to get me for Christmas. I wasn’t a difficult teenager, but I was particular, snobby, and preferred high culture above all else. I had severely intense reading habits and watched almost nothing except British dramas and comedies with my father.

My Obsession With Winning Spider Solitaire

Posted on October 1, 2021October 11, 2021 by giftsadmin

I've played Klondike my entire life, with all variations of play. But it never grabbed me like Spider Solitaire has. It feels more intellectual, more challenging. It forces me into a different way of thinking about the cards.

Dressing the Part: Cosplay Accessories for Gamers

Posted on September 5, 2021September 10, 2021 by giftsadmin

Here's a selection of excellent accessories for MTG, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! that you should own to look the part.

Duelling on Discord: The Ultimate Card & Board Game Players’ Guide

Posted on August 25, 2021August 30, 2021 by giftsadmin

Dueling on Discord: The Ultimate Card & Board Game Players' Guide - gifts for Card Players

Here's the ultimate card & board game players' guide to Discord, how to use it, and how to stay safe.

The Online Gamers’ List: 14 Sites to Get Your Game On

Posted on August 25, 2021 by giftsadmin

Here are 14 of the most popular websites to play your favourite tabletop and board games.

Want to design your own board game?

Posted on August 10, 2021 by giftsadmin

There are people who enjoy playing card and tabletop games, and then there are people who would like to know more about creating or programming their own. Perhaps you've got a great idea but just are not sure how to get started. Or maybe you have an interest in board game design, game theory, or creating your own TCG and traditional card games? Here are some places where you can get started.

You Need These Collectors Guidebooks & Game Companions

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by giftsadmin

Wondering which guidebooks and companions are best-sellers? Here's what to get for players of Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and World of Warcraft.

Time to Die (Or Dice): The Best Dice Games & Accessories for 2021

Posted on July 3, 2021 by giftsadmin

Dice games are popular amongst players who love speed, story, and chance all mixed into one title. Yahtzee and poker dice aren't the only great games you should get to know; there's a whole myriad of great dice games you can still discover!

Have You Heard Of HOOL?

Posted on May 31, 2021July 7, 2021 by giftsadmin

Hool is bridge-lite. It contains a kernel of the traditional game, but it breaks down the bidding into two phases: information sharing followed by selecting a contract. In HOOL, players are allowed to give two clues about their hands – high-card points, pattern or length in one suit – after which the contract is selected. Play follows just like in the traditional version.

8 Must-Own Tabletop Adaptations Of Your Favourite Movies & TV Show

Posted on May 28, 2021May 21, 2021 by giftsadmin

Board game players and trading card enthusiasts from across the globe have one thing in common, and that is their shared passion for storytelling on the board. Games with the potential for a fun gaming night are often defined by just how lost you can get in the game.

Who Are Makers Of Popular Board Games?

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by giftsadmin

Who are the makers of popular baord games - Gifts for Card Players

If you enjoy playing tabletop and board games, we're going to assume that you have several titles in your collection (and also, that you might be planning to acquire a few more). The world of who-publishes-what is great to watch when scouting for fresh tabletop titles, and any board games you haven't gotten to experience yet. How well do you know your board game publishers?

The Best Tabletop & Board Games Being Promoted On Kickstarter Right Now

Posted on April 15, 2021 by giftsadmin

Here's a look at some of the best tabletop & board games being promoted on Kickstarter right now. Feed your head, expand your board game collection, and helps some amazing creative people all at the same time!

What’s New On The Tabletop For 2021

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by giftsadmin

Masters of the Universe and other new Board Games for 2021

It's officially the start of a new year. For tabletop and board game fans, this means it's time to check out new board game releases for 2021.

Stuck in the house? Here’s The Big List Of Online Card, Board & Tabletop Games

Posted on December 11, 2020July 7, 2021 by giftsadmin

Stuck at home over the holidays? Our gift to you! The Big List Of Online Card, Board & Tabletop Games - Have Fun!

Into the Abyss: Exploring Some Darker Card Decks, Board Games & TCGs

Posted on September 29, 2020July 20, 2021 by giftsadmin

It’s always fun to explore the darker side of things. That’s why we have horror movies, real-life escape room games, survival video games and entire festivals, events and genres dedicated to looking into the abyss. Here’s a list of the best card decks, board games & trading card games that are to be played with creepy background music and dim lighting.

Card Decks

Whether your poison of choice is poker, bridge or blackjack,

Break the Ice with Fluster

Posted on April 13, 2020July 10, 2020 by giftsadmin

Fluster Card Game - Gifts for Card Players

Meeting with new employees, blind date, first meeting with your significant others’ family, or meeting new friends for the first time? Try Fluster to break the ice!

Discover Who’s Hiding in Plain Sight with Rick and Morty: Total Rickall Card Game

Posted on April 6, 2020 by giftsadmin

Rick and Morty: Total Rickall - Gifts for Card Players

For fans of the hit adult animated series, Rick and Morty, the Rick and Morty: Total Rickall Card Game drops you right in the middle of an episode by the same name. You get to experience the Smith family’s gradual unease and suspicion as it becomes apparent that the family has been infiltrated by parasites.

Bruce Willis, Die Hard and Cool Stuff

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by giftsadmin

Die Hard Board Game - Gifts for Card Players

Bruce Willis fan? Die hard for Die Hard? Here's few things you might not know and some cool stuff you might want to get your hands on.

Bits & Bobs: Replacement Parts for Board Games

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 by giftsadmin

Board Game Pieces Replacement Parts - Gifts for Card Players

Board game bits get lost all the time, and we have a feeling that they might end up in the same place as lost socks. Sometimes you buy a pre-owned board game with some pieces missing, other times they just get lost over several hundred games and places. Great Bridge Links and Alex took a closer look at where and how to source replacement parts for board games.

Loved Exploding Kittens but now what?

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by giftsadmin

Exploding Kittens has to be one of the most original card games of all time using a non-traditional card deck. It's the perfect crossing point for cat lovers and card players - and if you loved the original Exploding Kittens card game, don't think that the fun ends there.

Whatever Happened to Gammonline?

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by giftsadmin

We took a look at the history of Kit Woolsey's famous Gammonline, one of the largest (and arguably best) backgammon platforms out there and what happened to it.

Masque of the Red Death – Review

Posted on November 29, 2019December 12, 2019 by giftsadmin

Masque of the Red Death - Gifts for Card Players

Inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name, Masque of the Red Death take a few games to get the hang of - but it's well worth it.