My New Year’s resolution was super simple: I need to get back to writing regularly. I need to write every single Wednesday as I used to write in previous years. I need to make Board Games That Tell Stories blog active again. So here I am. Writing about New Year’s

BGG.Con has come and gone. We have returned to Poland with a renewed spirit. Greg and Marek want to thank you for the kindness and enthusiasm. BGG.Con remains one of our favorite shows because of the personal time we get to spend with all of you. Also, we like showing

This is part 4 in a series of strategy articles brought to you by the game’s original designer, Grant Rodiek. Welcome to the strategy guide for the Human faction of Cry Havoc. The Humans are the boogeymen of Cry Havoc, the invincible and overwhelming space marines with their cursed use of

This is part 2 in a series of strategy articles brought to you by the game’s original designer, Grant Rodiek. Welcome to the strategy guide for the Machine faction of Cry Havoc. The Machines are one of the most difficult factions to play in the game, but they are one of

This is part 2 in a series of strategy articles brought to you by the game’s original designer, Grant Rodiek. Welcome to the strategy guide for the Pilgrim faction of Cry Havoc. The Pilgrims are the most advanced species on the planet, at least when viewed through the biological lens. They

There’s only one week left until you can get your hands on the Aztecs! What better time than now to familiarize yourself with the rules? Then, when you get it, you can immediately play! Click the image below to see the rules and don’t forget to pre-order! PRE-ORDER NOW!

The world of 51st State is in ruins. It’s up to you to rebuild. Take charge of a group of survivors and fight your way to salvation. You must rebuild. You must overcome. Beware everyone else… they are trying to do the same. The 51st State Master Set comes with

Many people have asked us about being able to upgrade their older edition of Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island to the new edition. We promised that we would offer the wooden components for upgrade, but that’s not all! This kit will be available directly from us for $20

This is part 1 in a series of strategy articles brought to you by the game’s original designer, Grant Rodiek Welcome to the strategy guide for the Trog faction of Cry Havoc. The Trogs are a primitive species that have not discovered advanced civilization concepts, let alone space travel. What

We know you’ve been waiting for this. The time has come! Check out the rules for the all-new Neuroshima Hex 3.0 army, DEATH BREATH. Click the image!  

Check out this excellent, comprehensive review from Tony at Board Game Quest. Click the Logo! “So I asked the question at the start if I still feel the same about Cry Havoc after the Gen Con shine has won off. And the answer is definitely a resounding yes! I’ve immensely

We’ve seen a ton of questions about the differences between the new version of Robinson Crusoe and older printings, so we put together this handy guide for you. Check out all these awesome changes and while you’re at it, read the rules!  

In the last #askboardgames show I asked you, guys, for some new topics for the BttS articles. The today’s one has been suggested by Ben Nicholson. “Rulebook Editing with Paul Grogan.” Sounds like an adventure? Oh yes, it was! *** This Fall Portal Games is releasing a new edition of

In 2011, Castles of Burgundy, Trajan, Ora et Labora, and Kingdom Builder were released. With Agricola and La Havre released in previous years, we had eurogames stronger than ever. Me? I did the opposite. I started a little blog called Board Games That Tell Stories and I started to work

Portal Games announces new releases for Essen Spiel A new edition of Robins Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island and Death Breath, a new faction army for Neuroshima Hex 3.0. Gliwice, Poland – September 9, 2016. Today, Portal Games announced two new releases debuting at Essen Spiel 2016: Robinson Crusoe: