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Paul Shapiro

Paul Shapiro is Founder and Editor of Board Game Squad. He enjoys all types of games and experiences, but has a particular penchant for medium to heavy eurogames.

Three Sisters [Review]: Growing the Perfect Roll & Write

October 30, 2025March 8, 2021 by Paul Shapiro

Agriculture is a pervasive theme in board gaming, with titles such as Agricola and Viticulture often topping lists of the best … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 10 – Paladins of the West Kingdom

February 21, 2021January 24, 2021 by Paul Shapiro

It’s a new year and we are up to our old shenanigans. Adam can’t make a decision and Paul might be … Read more

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How to Baby Proof Your Board Game Shelf (such as a Kallax) and Protect Your Games!

January 24, 2021January 17, 2021 by Paul Shapiro

As a parent of twin toddlers, my first concern is their safety. My sprawling Kallax shelves of board games pose … Read more

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Rome & Roll: A Solo Game Review – What is a Heavy Roll & Write?

December 22, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

The roll and write genre has grown in popularity over the last few years, producing some truly fantastic games such … Read more

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The Top 100 2-Player Board Games According to the Board Game Community

January 11, 2022December 10, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

It’s a sad state of affairs, but it’s not every day that we can get together in groups and play … Read more

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Best Board Game Bags for Hauling Heavy Cardboard

October 30, 2025November 23, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

One of the biggest concerns of all gamers is how to easily and safely move their games and gadgets from … Read more

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Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire Review – May Thy Workers Descend!

December 17, 2020November 16, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

The Coricancha in Cusco, Peru contained five temples, including the highly significant Temple of the Sun, making it the center … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 9 – Essen Spiel 2020, Tekhenu, and Lowlands

February 21, 2021October 18, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

It’s Essen time! Adam and Paul talk about what they have been playing lately as well as some of their … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 8 – Online Conventions, Sanctum, and More

February 21, 2021August 11, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

On our way through the depths of pandemic gaming, we talk about navigating the maze of online conventions, the winds … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 7 – Barrage

February 21, 2021May 20, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

In this episode Adam and Paul talk about how they are coping with quarantine by relying on TikTok, playing board … Read more

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