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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.

Robinson Crusoe: Escape from Despair Island [Brief Kickstarter Preview & Review]

August 26, 2019August 7, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

If you were marooned on an uninhabited desert island, which games would you wish you had with you to ease … Read more

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Bézier Games Releases ‘Silver’ Mobile App for Free Ahead of Physical Card Game

December 1, 2019July 29, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

When you ask avid board gamers how they got into the hobby, a common response you’ll hear is that tabletop … Read more

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Newton Review: Have Books, Will Travel

May 22, 2020July 13, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

Simone Luciani took cover under the shade of an apple tree to ponder life, the universe, and game design. While … Read more

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Making Sense of Your Favorite Consortium of Italian Board Game Designers

January 7, 2020June 26, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

Four Italian board game designers have produced some our favorite eurogames over the years. This post helps clarify the relationship between the four, and the games that they’ve made.

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From the Designer of Wingspan, Tussie Mussie Packs a Punch in Just 18-Cards [Kickstarter Preview & Review]

May 22, 2020May 21, 2019 by Paul Shapiro
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Are you looking for a light card game that fits in your pocket? Check out Tussie Mussie, the 18-card I-Split-You-Choose game from the designer of Wingspan. Coming to Kickstarter May 28, 2019.

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Reiner Knizia’s High Society: the Bougie Bidding Game (Osprey Games, 2018 Edition) Review

November 17, 2025April 24, 2019 by Paul Shapiro
high society review (2018)

Do you have what it takes to tango with the elites and be a member of high society? Read our review of Reiner Knizia’s classic auction game, High Society.

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Board Games

October 13, 2020April 21, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

The board game hobby is an expensive one. We give our tips and tricks about how to save money and build your collection.

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The KonMarie Method for BoardGameGeek: Trade Board Games That Don’t Spark Joy! [Free Tool]

July 12, 2019April 13, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

Learn about Board Game Squad’s free utility, BGGTidy, and how you can use it to apply Marie Kondo’s famous KonMari method to your board game collection. Using the tool, board games that don’t “spark joy” will be added to your BoardGameGeek trade list.

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Root: The Underworld Expansion – Review from PAX East 2019

May 22, 2020March 31, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

Board Game Squad had the opportunity to demo the new Root: The Underworld expansion at PAX. Read about our experience and hear our thoughts.

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The Castles of Burgundy App Review [iOS/Android/Steam]

November 26, 2025March 31, 2019 by Paul Shapiro

Are you a fan of Stefan Feld’s classic, The Castles of Burgundy? Check out our review to see how the newly released digital version stacks up to ye olde cardboard.

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