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Erik's Board / Card Games Blog May 2005 Archive

By Erik Arneson, About.com Guide to Board / Card Games since 1999

2005 International Gamers Award Finalists Named

Monday May 30, 2005
The finalists for the Historical Simulation category of the 2005 International Gamers Awards have been announced. To be eligible, a game had to be published during calendar year 2004. The ... Read More

Top 10 Best Starting Hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker

Tuesday May 24, 2005
One of the keys to being a strong Texas Hold 'Em Poker player is to know which hands are playable and which are not. This list of the top 10 ... Read More

Top 5 Worst Starting Hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker

Tuesday May 24, 2005
If you're playing Texas Hold 'Em Poker and you get dealt one of the top 5 worst starting hands, there are extremely few circumstances in which you should play them. ... Read More

The CSI: Miami Board Game

Saturday May 14, 2005
Emily Proctor, she of the southern accent on CSI: Miami, recently spoke with the Philadelphia Daily News about CSI: Miami - The Board Game. In the interview, Proctor said this ... Read More

Winx Club Trading Card Game Goes on Sale May 15

Saturday May 14, 2005
A new trading card game based on the popular animated series the Winx Club goes on sale May 15, 2005. The TCG, published by Upper Deck Entertainment, is "designed just ... Read More

Axis & Allies Miniatures Game Due in August

Wednesday May 11, 2005
Avalon Hill has announced the planned launch of Axis & Allies Miniatures, set for release in August 2005. A company press release billed the game as "a revolutionary, new World ... Read More

Attacktix - Game Review

Monday May 9, 2005
Attacktix is a terrific two-player Star Wars game, fun for both children and parents. With dozens of figures available from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, it provides ... Read More

2005 Mensa Mind Game Winners

Sunday May 8, 2005
The winners of the 2005 Mensa Mind Games competition have been announced. After a 40-hour gaming marathon during which more than 50 games were considered by members of the high-IQ ... Read More

2005 Spiel des Jahres Nominees Announced

Sunday May 8, 2005
The nominees for the 2005 Spiel des Jahres, Germany's award for Family Game of the Year and one of the most prestigious game awards in the world, have been announced. ... Read More

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