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When most people think about board games, they picture colorful maps, clever strategies, maybe even a little friendly competition over who builds the biggest city or gathers the most resources. But sometimes, a game chooses to tell us a story that’s heavier, more complicated—a story that asks us not just to play, but to reflect.… Läs mer »Brädspel som utmanar historien Cross Bronx Expressway visar Bronx bortglömda berättelse

Behind nearly every board game, there’s a spark of inspiration—an image, a memory, or sometimes just a question that won’t let go. For the designer of Coming of Age, that spark was life itself: the awkward, messy, and transformative leap from youth into adulthood. This isn’t your typical board game about trading wheat, building railroads,… Läs mer »Coming of Age det brädspel som förvandlar livets resa till en berättelse om identitet vänskap och självupptäckt

Design diaries are like pulling back the curtain on a magician’s act. You get to see not just the polished final product, but the experiments, the discarded ideas, and the moments of inspiration that slowly shape a finished game. In the case of Mimir’s Challenge—recently showcased on BoardGameGeek—it’s the story of translating Norse mythology into… Läs mer »Mimirs utmaning det nya brädspelet som förenar nordisk mytologi med kluriga pussel och social spelglädje

When a board game prototype first leaves the designer’s sketchbook and finds its way to the table, there’s always a story stitched into its development. Alebrijes, recently highlighted in BoardGameGeek News, is one of those stories filled with color, experimentation, and cultural inspiration. The Heart of Alebrijes If you’ve ever encountered an alebrije—those brilliantly painted… Läs mer »Alebrijes Brädspel Färgsprakande Kreativitet och Mexikansk Kultur i Kortspelsform

Det finns brädspel som försvinner lika snabbt som de dök upp – och så finns det spel som blir tidlösa. Terra Mystica tillhör utan tvekan den senare kategorin. Sedan spelet lanserades 2012 har det betraktats som en milstolpe inom eurogenren: tung strategi, knivskarp områdeskontroll och en motorbyggnad som satt standarden för många spel därefter. Det… Läs mer »Terra Mystica återvänder i lyxigt format Steamforged ger brädspelsklassikern ny glans

If you’ve been around board games long enough, you know the industry never stops looking for the next big mashup. Sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it’s bizarre, and sometimes it’s that strange middle ground where you can’t help but think, “Really? That’s a game now?” This week, BoardGameGeek News spotlighted three projects that feel straight out… Läs mer »Nya brädspelsmixar 2025 Batman mörkret möter Critical Role humor och NFL på spelbordet

Most new games arrive on the scene with little fanfare—perhaps a short description, a few images, and that’s it. But every now and then, a designer pulls back the curtain and shares their journey through what’s known as a Designer Diary. This type of behind-the-scenes account lets us peek into the messy, experimental, and often… Läs mer »Bakom kulisserna i brädspelet Leaping Lions Så skapades leken mellan strategi tema och design

Designing a board game isn’t just about rules and cardboard — sometimes it feels more like tending an ecosystem. Ideas compete for space, resources must be carefully rationed, and the creative process keeps tunneling forward, mostly out of sight, until suddenly the surface cracks open. That’s exactly the story behind ANTS, a new board game… Läs mer »Så skapades brädspelet ANTS – från myrstackens hemliga liv till strategiskt mästerverk

The past week has been a real treat for anyone who loves board and card games. Designers are pushing boundaries with playful twists and bold ideas, offering everything from animal-trading puzzles to frog-flinging chaos. Nestled among the sillier titles is even a cooperative adventure about rescuing creatures from inside a mysterious tower. In short: proof… Läs mer »Nya brädspel 2024 bjuder på flygande grodor, räddade djur och kreativa kortlekar för hela familjen

Peeking into a designer’s diary is like slipping backstage at a theater show — you don’t just see the polished performance, but the messy sketches, the half-formed ideas, and the sparks that eventually become something people gather around to enjoy. That’s exactly what we get with Cereal Killer, a board game that walks the fine… Läs mer »Så skapades Cereal Killer brädspelet som blandar humor smart design och retro känsla