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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.

The Best 100 Board Games of All Time: Analyzing Your Favorite Reviewers’ Top Games Lists [2020/2021 Edition]

May 25, 2022April 19, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

Is your shelf of shame ever growing? With thousands of new board games being released every year, it’s harder than … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 6 – David Turczi

February 21, 2021April 6, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

On this episode of the Board Game Squad Podcast, Paul interviews our special guest – game designer David Turczi. Listen … Read more

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Antiquity Quest Review: Reimagining a Classic Playing Card Game

May 26, 2020March 21, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

Oh no! There’s been a rise in theft of ancient artifacts and it’s up to you, an archaeologist vying for … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 5 – Maracaibo

February 21, 2021March 14, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

Want to talk about one of the most exciting games of 2019? Adam and Paul walk you through Maracaibo’s different … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 4 – The Castles of Burgundy

February 21, 2021February 14, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

Adam and Paul are back with Episode 4 of the Board Game Squad Podcast. There’s a lot to talk about … Read more

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Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Review – Turning Dice into Gold

May 22, 2020February 13, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

For almost two millennia, alchemists have strived to create the fabled philosopher’s stone—the perfect material, capable of turning base metals … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King and Age of Steam (Deluxe Edition)

January 28, 2020January 9, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

We are back from our long hiatus! We have two games that we will be discussing: In the Hall of … Read more

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Anachrony Review: Worker Placement with a Time Travel Twist

May 22, 2020January 3, 2020 by Paul Shapiro

“If only I’d made a different move during my last turn, I’d have the resources I need to score enough … Read more

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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is the Gloomhaven and The 7th Continent Killer! [Review]

May 22, 2020December 18, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

In the land of Avalon, the greatest champions of the realm have banded together in a last ditch effort to … Read more

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Podcast: Episode 2 – Pipeline

January 28, 2020December 10, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

We’re coming to you live from PAX Unplugged 2019 in Philadelphia! Paul and Adam share their convention experiences, the games … Read more

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