I wanted to use this opportunity to thank everyone who supports me via Patreon, follows me on Twitter, has subscribed to my YouTube channel, follows me on Instagram, likes my LinkedIn page or who supports me otherwise. A particular thank you goes, of course, to Antoinette from Board Game Inquisition with whom I'm running the Tabletop Inquisition podcast.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/31/thank-you-for-a-wonderful-2019/

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For the first time, the Tabletop Games Blog is giving away an award: the Top Table Award for the best game released in 2019. As you know, a lot of new tabletop games were released this year, probably around 3,000 to 4,000, excluding expansions. That's more games anyone will ever be able to play in a year, and I have probably only seen 20-30 of those. However, I still thought it'd be good to share with you my top 5 games that were published in 2019 and crown the winner.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/28/top-5-tabletop-games-of-2019-saturday-review/

Links

• Silver: https://beziergames.com/products/silver
• Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/
• Silver review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/08/31/silver-saturday-review/
• Tapestry: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tapestry/
• Stonemaier Games: https://stonemaiergames.com/
• Tapestry review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/09/tapestry-saturday-review/
• Roam: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/roam
• Red Raven Games: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/
• Roam review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/02/roam-saturday-review/
• Vivaldi: http://www.xvgames.it/en/vivaldi/
• XV Games: http://www.xvgames.it/en/
• Vivaldi review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/23/vivaldi-saturday-review/
• Wingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/
• Elizabeth Hargrave: https://www.elizhargrave.com/
• Beth Sobel: http://bethsobel.com/about
• Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo: https://www.anammartinez.com/
• Natalia Rojas: https://www.nataliarojasart.com/shop/original-artwork/
• Spiel des Jahres: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/
• Wingspan Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/spiele/fluegelschlag/
• Wingspan review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/16/wingspan/

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“Epic Intro 2017” by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de)
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I know, it's Christmas Eve, so talking about New Year's resolutions might feel a little early, but I thought I'd get them out of the way now, so I can enjoy the holidays. As this blog is about tabletop games, my list of resolutions featured here focuses solely on what I promise to do, or stop doing, with regards to the hobby. Of course, there are many other things, that are personal and private to me and that I aim to become better at next year, but that I won't mention below.

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Another year has come and gone. A lot has happened in the world, some good, some bad. The tabletop game community has not got away unscathed of course. Yet, there have also been a lot of positive trends and changes. So as we're nearing the end of 2019, I want to look back at what happened in the tabletop games hobby.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/21/2019-saturday-review/

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I thought it would be helpful to talk about something that I, and many other people, struggle with around this time of year. It's not quite a tabletop games related topic, but there is a link, as you will see. What I am talking about is the feelings of gloom, self-doubt and general negativity when the days get shorter and the weather is less pleasant. I hope my experiences are helpful to others, even if it's just so people know they are not alone. After all, mental health does matter.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/17/dark-times/

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There is absolute silence and the flickering candles cast eerie shadows of the four people sitting around the table. Everyone has one hand on the table and moves their gaze from face to face, trying to lock onto the thoughts that waft through the other person's mind. The tension is palpable and the air is thick. There is a faint sound of ticking, as if from a grandfather clock, but it's not real. It's in everyone's head. Yet, it's not a single clock, but a jumbled rhythm as each player counts down at their own frequency. Then, slowly, everyone withdraws their hand and the game begins. It's time to get into synch as the game of The Mind Extreme by Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag begins.

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I thought it might be time to give everyone an update of where I'm at with the blog, the podcast, videos and everything else I do in the industry. After all, we're nearing the end of the year and everyone is starting to reflect on what they have achieved. However, there will be a separate article on my blog talking about what happened in 2019 in the industry in general and with regards to my work specifically, so here I focus on what is involved in producing the content for my various outlets and give you a behind-the-scenes look of what I do.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/10/working-9-to-5/

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The four armies have landed on the beach of the abandoned island and deposited their troops with intent. They are here to claim their stake and become the new rulers. Yet, battles are rare. The invaders mostly compete for majority, tolerating their opponents’ presence, while brave cohorts cross the seas to reach neighbouring islands in this tiny archipelago. Cities are built to establish a permanent presence, but it doesn’t take long until it is all over. In Eight-Minute Empire: Legends by Red Raven Games, you and up to three other players try to manoeuvre your armies over eight to eleven rounds to come out victorious.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/07/eight-minute-empire-legends-saturday-review/

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As some of you will know, I’m an alpha player at the core, which means I can take over co-operative games and tell people what to do. Even in competitive games I’m the one who makes sure rules are followed and actions are done in the right order. I even adjust tokens or tiles to line them up properly and ensure everything is in the right place. However, I’ve changed a lot over the last year or so and I want to share my journey with you. Maybe it will give you some tips for yourself, if you’re an alpha player too.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/12/03/alpha-one/

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The price bubble has burst and the property market has crashed. People have lost a lot of money when they were forced to sell everything at a much lower price. They bought too high and got out too late. Yet, there are also a number of happy faces around the table. They bought land when prices were still extremely low, built properties, rented them out, earned a decent income and then sold everything at the peak of the market - or at least sold most of it, breaking even with everything else. These are the property tycoons that managed to make it big in Magnate: The First City by Naylor Games.

Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/30/takebacks-magnate-the-first-city/

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