I sat down virtually with Ryan Kaufman to chat about his creative journey, discuss his narrative insights, and gather advice for narrative designers looking to get into the games industry. Hello! First things first, please introduce yourself. Please let me know if you have any name or pronoun preferences. I’m Ryan Kaufman, the… 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 »
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 »
Mansions of Madness Boardgame 275 Up ahead, isolated in the Massachusetts countryside, stands a secluded mansion. This is where the clues have led you. This is where you will finally find the answers you have been seeking. As you advance through the cold, driving rain, the dim light dancing in the ornate windows gives the… Read more »
Every Tuesday, UNT Media Library highlights a title from their growing collection of tabletop games. This week, read about: Rory’s Story Cubes, Boardgame 8 Number of Players: 1+ For Ages: 8+ Duration of Play: 20 minutes When you think about tabletop games, you might conjure up ideas of competition, a target goal, and victory…. Read more »
In case you’re looking for something new to do with your best friend, doppelgänger, significant other, or alien, here’s a selection of board games provided at the media library made for two (or more!): Kittens In A Blender (Cards) (Boardgame 135) Yes. That’s the name of the game. In this card game players try to… Read more »
Most of our patrons know that the UNT Media Library has thousands of movies, but our shelves are also stocked with hundreds of table-top games. We have everything from board games and puzzles to card games and trivia. There are familiar classics like chess and backgammon alongside bizarre, unique games that are unlike anything else… Read more »
We would like to welcome you to our first foray out into the Blogosphere.The Media Library will be utilizing this space as a means to discuss a variety of topics related to our collection of films, video games, and board games. For example, we may have something to say about the new Kelly Reichardt… Read more »
