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Bob Moyer, proprietor of Steel Town Games, is a lifelong resident of Western Pennsylvania. When he isn’t playing, selling, designing, or recommending board games, he’s most likely thinking about them. Bob can be reached at

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Game profile: Skybridge

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

In order to help its citizenry better survive Minnesota’s climate, the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have extensive pedestrian...
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Game profile: Quarto!

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Connecting a series of four tokens in a row isn’t exactly unique game play. Connect Four set the standard for that. And making the game...
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Game profile: Quoridor

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

An essential element to every successful game design is tension. Every action must have a reaction and there must be a choice made on every move. If...
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Game profile: Cathedral

Monday, November 16th, 2009

There is something timeless about medieval architecture. Perhaps it is the sense of permanence in its stone walls. Or maybe it is the craftsmanship...
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Board Games 101: What is Mensa Select?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

In 1946, Roland Berrill and Dr Lancelot Ware founded Mensa International. Their vision was to create a society comprised entirely of intelligent...
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Game profile: Pentago

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Ever since Tic-Tac-Toe, there have been a plethora of games where you try to lineup three, four, or even five pawns in a row. Connect Four took the...
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Game profile: Qwirkle

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Matching shapes is easy. So is matching colors. Switching back and forth between the two is somewhat more difficult. That’s the concept behind...
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Game profile: Yamslam, Roll to Win

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Classic games may never die, but they do get tweaked and rearranged until a new game is born. In 1938, Edwin Lowe took the basic concepts of the...
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Retailer profile: Learning Express Toys - Robinson

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Learning Express Toys at the Settlers Ridge shopping complex in Robinson is now open for business. Founded in 1987 by Sharon Diminico, Learning...
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Retailer profile: HobbyTown USA

Located in Robinson Town Centre, HobbyTown USA offers an impressive array of products. No matter if you are into radio controlled vehicles, models,...
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