Where board games meet data science, and other musings
In the face-off against monstrous beasts and nefarious priests, the most pure-hearted intentions and serious training may not suffice. The whims of chance, (or is it fate?), ultimately will have […]
As I wrote in an earlier post, or discussed with some readers, writing apps based on the content I develop for this blog was always something I had in mind. […]
As any competitive Catan player will tell you, the beginning of the game is crucial. The first settlements usually having a major impact on the rest of the game. A […]
One recurrent topic among regular Catan players is what constitutes a fair (or unfair) initial setup. But the definition of fairness vary from player to player…. Some people prefer a […]
With more than 22 million copies sold since its creation, Catan is, without doubt, one of the most played board games in the world. There are many reasons for the […]
When playing your favorite board game, having the option to set a different initial setup every time is a good way to keep things fresh. In Flamme Rouge, a study […]
An essential part of the fun in gaming is about not knowing what to expect. Suspense, surprise, hard decisions are things we are looking for when playing. And in order […]
You have trained all your life for this. You are ready to give it your all. But being a team player sometimes means leading the pack, fending the air for […]
The world is ending and the Great Old Ones are awakening for the ultimate battle, the one that will determine the ruler of this new devastated world… This is […]
Remember that time when you lost so badly, thinking to yourself that it was probably the worst defeat ever? Or when you won by epic proportions, wondering where this […]
