Paul Shapiro, Author at Board Game Squad

A Gentle Rain [Review]: A Pure-Zen Solitaire Game

October 29, 2025May 12, 2021 by Paul Shapiro

A Gentle Rain arrived on my doorstep unannounced after a series of grueling workweeks. I had been working nights and … Read more

November 10, 2022April 23, 2021 by Paul Shapiro

A lot of board games have been scaled up from two to eight players to suit the dynamics in technology … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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