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Vicki Smith's avatar

What a great idea for a newsletter. Early on in the pandemic we played Pictionary a lot in the evenings. The most fun was when a player guessed correctly based on a drawing that most people would have found to be unrecognizable. We had lots of good laughs.

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Justin Davis's avatar

Thanks so much! If you like Pictionary, look into a game called A Fake Artist goes to New York. It isn't good for two but works for groups. In it everyone is adding to the same picture, one line at a time. Everyone knows what the picture is supposed to be except for one player, who doesn't know. And the one player has to fake it and fool the others :)

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks for the tip. We'll check it out.

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Joan DeMartin's avatar

Agreed. A super idea for a newsletter! My parents and I would play cards or board games in the evening...but this was about 100 years ago, so think Monopoly, which I still love.

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Shifra Steinberg's avatar

My boyfriend recently got the huge Lego titanic set! It’s been great for both me and him (we’ve been spending a lot of time together since the start of the pandemic). I used to be of the opinion that board games were a giant waste of time (wrong), but now I don’t consider my day complete until we play some kind of card/board game after dinner. It’s been great, and not a waste of time at all. If anything I feel sharper mentally! And less impatient throughout the day, especially because of Settlers of Catan!

I’ll definitely look into the recommended games mentioned above. Thanks Justin!!

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Justin Davis's avatar

Thank you! I have been enjoying big Lego sets but I think the Titanic is a little too big, for me :)

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H. Marshall's avatar

I have "Class Struggle" the board game that pits capitalism (Marx) against capitalism (Nixon). It is still in its original box and I never did get around to playing with it. It is a reminder of my younger, simplier days. Just looking at it brings back memories.

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Justin Davis's avatar

I just looked it up and I love the box art!

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JONI's avatar

"What a great idea for a newsletter! Back in the early days of the pandemic, we spent many evenings playing Pictionary. The funniest moments were when someone guessed the right answer from a completely unrecognizable doodle—we laughed so much! We also discovered https://mp3-juice.org/ for easy access to our favorite songs—it made those nights even better."

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lokkimoor1's avatar

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AI Baby Video's avatar

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Justin's avatar

A wonderful viewpoint on board games and their enduring popularity! I adore the way you highlight the stories and strategies that turn every game into an adventure. The co-op and solo games trend is a real game-changer! It's great to see how such hobbies as these unite people and provide limitless entertainment. If you're a person who likes discovering new dimensions of entertainment, look through this website for anything related to anime APKs and beyond: https://crunchyapkroll.com/. Great job on sharing your views, Justin!

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Liam Parker's avatar

Absolutely loved this interview. Justin’s way of describing board games as “ingenious little clockwork inventions” really stuck with me. I usually spend most of my downtime watching and discussing anime over at https://crunchygeeks.com, but this reminded me how satisfying it is to unplug and enjoy something physical and thoughtful.

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AI Image Extender's avatar

This <a href="https://aiimageextender.org" target="_blank">is such a cool</a> idea! I love how Justin Davis brings analog games to life. Makes me want to dust off my old board games and have a game night!

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Morgan5238's avatar

Paperwave by Justin Davis explores board games, card games, and collectibles, making these hobbies approachable for both newcomers and enthusiasts. It emphasizes the design, strategy, and tactile enjoyment of these experiences.

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Justin Davis’s Paperwave offers a cozy look at board games, card games, and collectibles. His passion for the design and strategy behind games makes it accessible for both newcomers and enthusiasts. It’s a great read for anyone curious about these hobbies, offering insights into the joy of tactile, analog experiences. For a similar community-driven platform, check out Crunchy Anime APK (https://crunchyanimeapk.com/), where fans engage with anime content in an immersive way. Both celebrate the joy of fandom and hands-on experiences.

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Bailey George's avatar

Justin Davis highlights the charm of analog games, reminding us how engaging offline experiences can be. While digital platforms like https://friv.gg/ offer fun and creativity, analog games bring a unique hands-on appeal that's hard to match.

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