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Help! I’m dating a gamesplainer!

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2021/06/29

Today we introduce a brand new feature to The Treehouse blog: an agony aunt column, in which the Treehouse team answer your questions, from serious to silly, on all topics board game-related!

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The Geek and I

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2021/03/14

Strange circumstances make you appreciate familiar things in a new way. As the centre of the online board gaming community since time began, BoardGameGeek has become easy to take for granted, but after hanging out with “The Geek” a whole lot of late, I wanted to celebrate what makes the site so special. Read on for tips to help beginners scratch the surface, some SUPER-geeky trivia, and how to harness BGG’s awesome power to let you pick the perfect game from The Treehouse library!

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If board games be the food of love...

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2021/02/08

… Play on, but please stop eating the components, it’s not as sexy as you think it is. It’s a well-known fact that couples who play together… have more fun stuff to do in lockdown. Low player counts are where it’s at for most of us right now, and at a time when we all have limited options available for Valentine’s Day, we’ve been thinking about our top choices for turning games night into date night.

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Board games and (my) mental health

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2021/01/21

At a time when pretty much all of us have got more to deal with than usual as well as more limited resources for cheering ourselves up, it makes sense to tap into all the possible sources of enjoyment and delight available. Read on for a personal reflection on how board games have helped me through lockdown so far and why I think they’re such a powerful mood-boosting tool.

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Festive favourites: board games for Christmas

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/11/27

With family gatherings officially ‘a thing’ this year but pubs closed and parties off the cards, festive fun might need a bit of a helping hand this season. The good news is, board games are the best they’ve ever been and they’re here for us in our hour of need! Read on for our top Christmas picks for 2020…

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Lockdown gaming update: what we're playing now

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/11/17

Way back in March when the world was young, we put together a handful of posts covering various approaches to remote gaming. Now that we’re back in our boxes for lockdown 2, we thought it might be interesting to find out what the Treehouse team are playing at the moment and how. Come with us as we head out on a virtual tour of the Treehouse neighbourhood…

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Spooky games for a scary time

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/10/22

The nights are drawing in and there’s a smell of pumpkin spice on the breeze… it can only mean one thing: Halloween is nigh. For those looking for ways to get into the Spook Zone without throwing a party or leaving your house, board games are a great option. Here are our top choices for Halloween…

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Just the Two of Us

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/10/08

Looking for a social activity that’s basically COVID-proof? Allow us to present… two-player board games! If you’re lucky enough to live with at least one other person of a game-playing age and inclination, this is a fun thing you can do without the leaving the house, inviting anyone round, or (once you have the game), even spending money!

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Making six rule: great party games for small groups

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/09/16

There’s no getting round it: this week’s new ‘rule of six’ has been bad news for party plans across the UK. But fear not - we’ve arrived on your doorstep half an hour early, clutching a big bag of board games to make everything better! Because everyone wants that person at their party, right?

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The Treehouse teaches... Karuba

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/09/08

The third video in our ‘quick teaches’ series covers family-friendly jungle bingo favourite, Karuba! On your marks, treasure seekers…

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The Treehouse teaches... Cobra Paw

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/08/11

The second in our ‘quick teaches’ series introduces quick-thinking, fast grabbing game Cobra Paw! Fingers at the ready…

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The Treehouse teaches... The Crew - Quest for Planet 9

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/07/24

The first in a new series of ‘quick teach’ videos in which some of our crack team of Games Gurus introduce you to a game they’re excited about at the moment. This time featuring: The Crew - Quest for for Planet 9

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Roll20: a beginner's guide

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/04/17

Attention roleplayers, experienced and aspiring! If you’re currently craving adventure but are unable to get together with a group, expert Treehouse Dungeon Master Henry is here to help, with some advice on how to get started with online roleplaying platform Roll20…

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Why you should Tabletop Simulator

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/03/28

Greetings couch-dwellers! Today we’re talking to Treehouse Games Guru James to find out more about Tabletop Simulator, and why he would recommend it for new and experienced gamers alike…

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The Treehouse Podcast for March 2020

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/03/27

After an update on the general state of play at The Treehouse during the Coronavirus lockdown, we discuss ways to play games online with people in other places, and shine the spotlight on Jackbox games as a way to have a virtual party, before wrapping up with some announcements on what's coming up over the next few weeks.If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support The Treehouse while we're closed, you can make a small contribution here.Links from the episode:TabletopiaTabletop

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Gaming via Zoom

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/03/25

This week Team Treehouse have been experimenting with playing board games using Zoom as a fun way to (virtually) spend time with friends and family in other locations. Here are the findings of our research…

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Gaming from home: a Treehouse guide

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/03/21

Although The Treehouse is currently closed, our mission to help people have fun together through play is alive and well! Read on for some suggestions on how to keep on gaming during these strangest of times when connecting with people is more challenging and important than ever before.

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Gender Rolls: Of Dice and Dames

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2020/02/02

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Treehouse blog! This month we’re talking to Jenny, one of our crack team of Games Masters, about why everyone should try roleplaying, regardless of gender, and about what to expect from her upcoming season, Ms Havelock’s School for Girls.

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The Treehouse Podcast for April 2019

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2019/04/13

After a trip to King's Crossing, the team brew up a potion of excitement for Quacks of Quedlinburg, relate their favourite moments in narrative gaming, and then get as evangelical as they ever have about a game that isn't even in the game library.The TreehouseQuacks of Quedlinburg on BoardGameGeekNemesis on BoardGameGeekT.I.M.E. Stories on BoardGameGeekGloomhaven on BoardGameGeek

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To Infinity

The Treehouse Podcast ·

2019/04/13

A game can be many things - a board on a table, a ball in a field, or even just a story. But can a game be anything?

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