News and Opinion - Board and Card Games

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RSS and XML - Board and Card Game Feeds
A collection of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) news feeds related to board and card games.

Break the Safe
Information about the board game Break the Safe, which features a 30-minute time limit and cooperative play, published by Mattel in 2003.

Simon's 25th Anniversary
A look at the 25th anniversary of Simon, an electronic game that swept across the United States to become a cultural institution.

Keeping Cool with Ice-Themed Board Games
Board games with an ice theme, great for those hot summer days when you would love to have an ice cube in your mouth to help keep cool.

TOYchallenge - 55 Teams Compete for "Best in Show"
A look at the 2003 TOYchallenge toy and game design competition for children.

Gathering of Friends 2003 - Board Games Review
A look at games played during the Gathering of Friends 2003, with an emphasis on new games like Amun-Re, Balloon Cup, Bean Trader, Alhambra, and Age of Steam.

Most Popular Board Games and Card Games of 2003
A look at the most popular board games and card games in 2003, as measured by how often people played them.

Rio Grande Games - Early 2004 Schedule
A look at the early 2004 publication schedule for Rio Grande Games.

Topps to Acquire WizKids
The Topps Company recently announced that it plans to acquire WizKids, a privately held game publisher headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Warcraft - Board Game Version
A board game version of the popular computer game Warcraft, published by Fantasy Flight Games.

Spielboy - Game Humor for Adults
The web site Spielboy provides game-related humor for adults.

Simon Charity Auction
A charity auction of Simon-related items, sponsored by Hasbro.