Ratmen, Trolls, Elves, and Sorcerers: What do they all have in common? They want to rule the world! Only, the world is small after all (please no singing…). When one race expands, another must fall. Small World, by Days of Wonder, takes place in a realm where every intelligent species vies for power in a… Read more »
Our first in a series of videos on board game design. Sean McCoy of Tuesday Knight Games, co-designer of Two Rooms and a Boom, discusses with us what it takes to design games, from concept to production. Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in the Media Library (Chilton Hall Rm. 111) for Pixels & Pieces,… Read more »
Every year, the UNT Libraries are graced with numerous patrons and donors that drive our work in supporting the student community in more ways than we can count. Bi-weekly, here on Contribution Corner, we will acknowledge one patron by exploring one of their donated games or movies. This week, our game of choice is: … Read more »
It’s been about a week since the year that was came to an end and while you’re still reeling from the realization that the spring semester is just around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to take you back to the comforting embrace of the past and remember the year 2015…. Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Bohnanza, Boardgame 234 Number of Players: 2-7 For Ages: 12+ Duration of Play: 45 minutes As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, our thoughts turn to turkey, potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Yams, glazed carrots, and pumpkin… Read more »
Love it or hate it, Monopoly is hands down one of the most iconic board games in existence. This elaborate, often long, game of taking ownership and buying as much as you can was very much a reflection of actual monopolizing in the society it was created in. Monopoly is commonly… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Hive, Boardgame 233 Number of Players: 2 For Ages: 9+ Duration of Play: 20 minutes Hive is an addictive strategy game in which two players compete to block in the other player’s queen bee. The… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Tsuro, Boardgame 313 Number of Players: 2-8 For Ages: 8+ Duration of Play: 20 minutes Tsuro is a short game in which players collaboratively create a board and competitively strive to keep their pieces on… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Sushi Go!, Boardgame 245 Number of Players: 2-5 For Ages: 8+ Duration of Play: 15 minutes This quick and delicious card game is played in just three rounds. Each player starts with a hand of… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Galaxy Trucker, Boardgame 203 Number of Players: 2-4 For Ages: 10+ Duration of Play: 60 minutes In Galaxy Trucker, it’s up to you to move cargo and a crew through space in a ship of your… Read more »
