Barking Up the Dialogue Tree: An Interview with Ryan Kaufman

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  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 »

Tabletop Spotlight: Bohnanza Boardgame 234

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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 »

Tabletop Spotlight: Hive Boardgame 233

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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 »

Tabletop Spotlight: Tsuro Boardgame 313

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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 »

Board Games for Two (or more!)

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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 »

International TableTop Day 2015

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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 »

Debut Features

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  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 »
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