Now that we’ve made it past Bonfire Night, I’m beginning to feel the irresistible pull of the festive season as the nights continue to draw in. My wife and I have been talking a bit about Christmas lists, and I’ve been thinking quite a lot about getting a new board game – as distinct from any kind of card game. I’m actually quite excited about this development, though, which is my main reason for writing this post!
After reading this review from Stidjen back in August, I’ve had Dune Imperium on my mind for a while. A combination of deck-building and worker placement set in the world of Dune, it sounds like it would be great. I’ve done a lot of research, and focused mainly on negative reviews to see what I can expect.
In the process of this research, though, I think I’ve begun to rediscover something of the old joy from being a board gamer. I’ve discovered there’s a whole world out there of YouTube channels beyond Rodney Smith’s Watch It Played stuff, and it’s very cool to see. I haven’t been this excited for a board game for about a decade, and it is really good to be feeling the old vibes once again!
I’m definitely looking forward to some festive games on the desert world of Arrakis, and I’m hoping to once again do a Jolabokaflod with my better half – naturally, with something from the grim darkness of the far future…
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