Boardgames

Welcome to the Cultural Writer Board Game home page! Here, you'll find all the information about my cultural engagement with modern tabletop gaming, beginning with my new series of articles, ‘Replaying the Collection’ and ‘Board of Philosophy’. These series will provide you with a path through gaming if you're new to the hobby, and a new way of looking at things if you're already an experienced meeple. You’ll also find links to all my boardgame reviews for Zatu Games, a photo gallery of my recently played games and information on how to follow my boardgaming through social media.

Find me on BoardGameGeek! My BGG handle is: AnalogueGameGeeks

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Replaying the Collection

It's 7 years since I became an analogue game geek. Now I'm replaying all the tabletop games in my collection in the order I got them. I am re-evaluating them and writing my honest reflections on each of them in turn. Click on the button below to follow me as a I replay my collection.

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Board of Philosophy

Board games require thought. In my series of articles 'Board of Philosophy' I explore how modern boardgames provide a space for philosophical thought. Avoiding analysis paralysis, I provide unique readings of tabletop games that draw upon the western philosophical tradition.

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Boardgame reviews for Zatu

With so many boardgames out there it can be difficult to know which to choose. I write clear and helpful reviews of tabletop games for the UK's leading online boardgame retailer, Zatu Games. Discover if a game is right for you and your collection ... read all my reviews now

Feature Article: Sheffield: a Meeple City

Tabletop gaming is a social activity, as the example of Sheffield shows. The Yokshire city is now not just the Steel City but also a Meeple City. Gaming opportunities and the number of possible venues for play have multiplied in the last few years, making it a great board game city.

Want to get involved? Click on the button below to read my feature on some of the great places for tabletop gaming in Sheffield.

Sheffield Board Game City

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