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How to Host the Ultimate Board Game Night
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How to Host the Ultimate Board Game Night

Are you looking to spice up your social gatherings with something beyond the usual movie nights or dinner parties? Hosting a board game night can be a fantastic way to bring friends and family together for a fun and interactive experience. Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or just starting out, here's your comprehensive guide to hosting the ultimate board game night.

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Pursuing Your Passion
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Pursuing Your Passion

The short version:

Find the one thing you really want to dedicate yourself to. Give (at least) 15 minutes to pursue that goal daily.

Develop good daily habits of nutrition, exercise, and meditation. Make time to spend with your family and friends.

Don't give up!

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Unpacking Arvis Games' Kickstarter Journey
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Unpacking Arvis Games' Kickstarter Journey

As I eagerly awaited the arrival of Board Royale-The Island, the comments of discontent from fellow backers discouraged me. Talk of damaged components, missing cards, and months of silence from Arvis Games painted a bleak picture of what was to come. Skepticism gnawed at my excitement as the delivery date came and went, leaving me with nothing but apprehension.

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Cracking the Code of Fairy Tales: Where Ridiculous Meets Profound

I am fascinated with fairy tales written by authors who lived two, three, or four centuries ago. Stories that, on the surface, seem ridiculous to modern readers may have deep meanings when dissected.

Marina Warner, an English novelist, short story writer, historian, and mythographer, had this to say of fairy tales: "stories that try to find the truth and give us glimpses of greater things."

The truth, you say? The truth can be as elusive in these tales as a unicorn at a disco.

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I Have A Dream… but no time!

Find one thing you could dedicate yourself to. Then, pursue that goal every day. Develop good daily habits: nutrition, exercise, meditation. Make time to spend with your family and friends. Don't give up!

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Copycat
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Copycat

Join the discussion on the fine line between inspiration and copying in the gaming industry. Should games like "Dog Cat Bunny Bear" raise concerns about similarities to existing games? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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