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What Are the Best iOS Board Game Adaptations?
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What Are the Best iOS Board Game Adaptations?

For those left wanting for tabletop space or local friends, there's an easy way to get your board and card game fixes: iOS devices. Here's a roundup of some of the best digital adaptations on iPhone and iPad.
USgamer Team
BOARDgamer: The Perfect Party Games
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BOARDgamer: The Perfect Party Games

In this installment of our board gaming column, we take a look at three games that are super-simple to learn, heavy on the interaction and ideal for social gatherings.
Pete Davison
BOARDgamer: Traitorous Titles to Strain the Strongest Friendships
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BOARDgamer: Traitorous Titles to Strain the Strongest Friendships

Some games are outright competitive. Others are purely cooperative. And then there's games that occupy a curious middle-ground -- games that will get you eyeing the person sitting next to you somewhat warily. Pete explores four of the best.
Pete Davison
BOARDgamer: In the Lab with Pandemic and Expansions
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BOARDgamer: In the Lab with Pandemic and Expansions

We take a look at Matt Leacock's popular cooperative game Pandemic and its expansions; a game that demands good communication, forward planning and a desire not to see the world destroyed by PAX Pox.
Pete Davison
What Are the Best Board Games That Play in 30 Minutes or Less?
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What Are the Best Board Games That Play in 30 Minutes or Less?

Want to get together with friends and play something, but don't have the hours required for a game of Arkham Horror or Mage Knight? USgamer to the rescue with a list of quick-hit board and card games you can get to the table super-quickly.
Pete Davison