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Last night, past midnight, my 8-year-old daughter just couldn't fall asleep. Instead of putting her to bed by force, I decided to play a relaxing board game; Tuareg that is. Finding our way into the fiery desert.

And then, something magical happened. As we focused on the game, talked, laughed, and made our moves, the anxiety slowly disappeared. By the time we finished, we both felt calm, connected, and ready for bed.

Sometimes it's not about pushing harder for things to happen but about finding a peaceful moment that lets your mind move on naturally.

Have you ever used board games as a way to relax before bedtime?

While cleaning my desk, I stumbled upon an some sheets old print-and-play game I had completely forgotten about. It had been sitting there for ages, waiting for another chance.

So, I decided set it up, and played it after a long time. Sometimes the simplest games remind you why you fell in love with board gaming in the first place. It's amazing how a forgotten game can still deliver such a fun experience.

Have you ever rediscovered a game you hadn't played in years?

While cleaning my desk, I stumbled upon an some sheets old print-and-play game I had completely forgotten about. It had been sitting there for ages, waiting for another chance.

So, I decided set it up, and played it after a long time. Sometimes the simplest games remind you why you fell in love with board gaming in the first place. It's amazing how a forgotten game can still deliver such a fun experience.

Have you ever rediscovered a game you hadn't played in years?

We finally got Rats of Wistar to the table a few days ago with a full group of four players, and we had a great time!

The engine building and worker placement felt really satisfying, and there were so many interesting decisions throughout the game. Everyone seemed to find a different strategy, which made the final scoring vary a lot from player yo player.

One thing we kept discussing after the game, though, was the turn order.

Did anyone else feel that the first player has a noticeable advantage, especially in the early rounds when the best action spaces are highly contested? Or do you think the game's balancing mechanisms are enough to compensate for going later in turn order?

I'm curious to hear from people who have played it multiple times.

A great roll and write print and play game where you enter a dungeon and fight monsters to explore it as much as possible. Fun mechanics with great combos for more dice and actions.

Seems small but it has so much depth that I think of it hours after each season. And note that it's from a first time creator, I wonder what to expect in their next one.

Do you have a small game that has deep strategy?

The Farm! A game that was first created in 1943 and is still quite fresh and fun.

A lot of luck but also strategy to reduce the randomness. The goal is to collect all the farm animals, gradually upgrading from smaller to larger animals.

Dice rolls and exchanges, risk and balance. A game that teaches you to think mathematically but also to be proactive.

After a really busy week, we went for some relaxation with Sky Team. Zero kerosene and minimum breaks, thankfully, coffees and steady wheel saved the day and we managed to land in Oslo safely.

A game that always relaxes us in a uniquely anxious way if I may say. Great balance, fun and suspense until the very last dice placement.

What kind of game to you play when you want to relax in an anxious way?

Kids game for sure, but still pretty fun.

Blackbeard's Treasure! A memory game with a small twist and really beautiful components. Grabbing the treasure from the chest was a really vivid experience.

Do you like playing kids game, or you prefer more hardcore ones?

Definitely easier to learn and play than spelling it... kind like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Soothsayers, a game that really surprised me. A great core mechanism with a lot of dilemmas and choices to handle as in your turn opponents also get an action according to your choice. Tactics, a bit of luck, not more than needed I would say, and tons of fun. We played one vs one but I think soon we will go for a bigger player count also.

Have you tried it? Really, isn't the name a tongue twister?

A lot of enemies attacked our fields, leaving our hands full of well... not blood, but marker stains. Cartographers is one of my daughter's and my favorite games because we love spending time on strategy and drawing!

By the way, how do you usually draw your map?

Another amazing session of Ark Nova. A lot of cards, combinations, different ways to win or lose. We stumbled over a few questions though. One of those was a hard one.

Do icons on the requirements of an animal count into your zoo after you play this animal? At first we said no but then seemed yes was the case... any ideas?

... along with Barnyard Buddies.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/486/barnyard-buddies

An old but pretty clever and fun game of observation and speed. We had a great time playing a few games.

Have you played it? How do you resolve ties? We went for rock, paper, scissors because ties in games can be resolved by playing other games.

At Teetotum Game Studios, we believe solo play deserves the same care and excitement as multiplayer, because we love playing solo too. That’s why we put real effort into crafting engaging solo modes - designed to feel complete, challenging, and rewarding every time they hit the table. Here is what we did for Restart.

• The solo mode in Restart is built around a streamlined AI system: with just four simple conditions, players can quickly determine the opponent’s next move with minimal upkeep. Despite its simplicity, the AI delivers smart, strategic decisions that create a challenging and engaging solo experience.
• The AI competes across every scoring area in the game, earning points from all key aspects just like a real player would. It creates constant pressure and meaningful competition, making the solo experience feel like facing a true human opponent.
• The solo AI offers three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Hard) so you can tailor the challenge to your playstyle and experience. You can even adjust the difficulty during the game, letting you adapt the challenge on the fly and keep every session balanced and exciting.

Restart is currently live on Gamefound, check out the campaign, a new solo video is out! https://gamefound.com/projects/teetotum-game-studios/restart?refcode=oLKrocHjtEGrYwmuuKBEkA

Almost all stretch goals for Restart have been unlocked, making the game bigger and more content-rich than ever! Jump in now, and you’ll secure what is shaping up to be a truly epic board gaming experience.

Hello everyone,

First of all I would like to thank you all for supporting our new board game. With the help of this community and others we have managed to bring our small indie studio's work to the spotlight.

Over 500 backers have already joined the campaign and not only Restart is funded but a lot of strech goals are already unlocked. If you are not a backer already here is why you should check it out:

• Restart is an entirely new game system. In each session, you can choose a different dystopia and experience something new without learning extra rules for the core game.
• The unique player board where you can store cards, place components, upgrade actions, and manage your missions in the most satisfying and efficient way.
• The wide variety of thematic time travel mechanics. Experience butterfly effect combos, past and future shelf paradoxes, time loops, and much more.
• True solo and unique campaign mode. Four different AIs and three levels of solo difficulty also combined in the Season mode for a wider time travel experience.

Visit the link to find out more: https://gamefound.com/projects/teetotum-game-studios/restart?refcode=oLKrocHjtEGrYwmuuKBEkA

Thank you!