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Choosing same color after Wild (+4) Draw 4

Playing Uno this weekend, one of the players played a Wild+4 but chose the same color that was in play (this led to a successful challenge). I had thought that, regardless of what's in the player's hand, the player could not choose the same color…
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Is the Axe as powerful as it seems?

Having an item that can potentially defeat all locks seems to be counter to the natural flow of the game where the Investigators go from room to room following clues. Once the Axe is found, the Investigators can go whereever they want,…
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Identify an unknown letter cube game (not Boggle)

We managed to lose the instructions of this game and cannot remember the name. It seems similar to Boggle - but has groups of similar cubes, each with the type in a different colour, and a die. The box closes the cubes tight so there is no shaking…
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How many cards can I hold? (How do conflicting effects work?)

How many cards can I hold? Normally, I'd have 7, but card text trumps rules. On my field, I have Null Profusion and Kruphix, God of Horizons:
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In MTG, can you counter a spell that requires cards to be revealed after they are revealed?

My friend and I had a very long (and incredibly close) Commander duel last night which I barely won, and one of many crucial moments hinged on a counterspell I used. My friend and I both are basically out of creatures. They cast Jarad's Orders, and…
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Strategy for two blank Scrabble tiles

I had two blank tiles at the beginning of the game. The other letters were not high scoring letters, but I was able to use all seven, for a total of 59 points. Would it be a better strategy to use the blank letters on two different turns, in order…
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Good handicaps for Descent

In certain cases in Descent, a good player (in particular with the Overlord) can destroy the other side. However, I feel that Descent is most fun when it is well balanced right up to the end. What handicaps, with emphasis on the Overload, are good…
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What is the difference between thickness and heavy stones?

Thickness in Go describes a strong formation of stones. A heavy group is one that's over-concentrated. How do I know when my stones are thick, without going too far and becoming heavy? It seems like this can happen in just a very few moves. Are…
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Donk betting in No Limit Hold 'Em

I've been playing Hold 'Em for a while, and I've considered a variety of different strategies. However, one thing that's always left me a little baffled is "donk" betting. Rather, betting into the pre-flop raiser on the flop (before he/she had the…
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What is the proper way to split uneven draft pods?

The optimal number for a draft pod is 8 people, but it can be often hard to get a even multiple of 8. If there are an odd number of drafters how should the pods be split? Also if there is any justification as to why it's done that way that would be…
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Are there big differences in gameplay (not just theme) between Munchkin sets?

I have looked around and was overwhelmed by the number of Munchkin base sets out there. I googled what the best Munchkin set is, but so far, all I found is that I should pick the theme I like best. But I'm not sure if there might be other…
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How do I tell potential game designers their ideas are bad?

Many groups of gamers will eventually attract potential game designers. I love testing games or playing with mechanics and enjoy play testing or theory crafting. But a good boardgamer does not a designer make and I find that most ideas are terrible…
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Discard pile and shuffling question

Say I have a hand like follows: Estate, Upgrade, Upgrade, Estate, Copper. 1 card in Draw pile. I play Upgrade (+1 card, +1 action) -> Draw the last card from my Draw pile -> Trash Estate from my hand and gain a Silver card. This silver card goes…
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Can you select role which gives you money but you can't use it in Puerto Rico?

I have a situation where a player chooses the Trader because it has 5 coins even though he has nothing to sell in the trading house. Can he do it?
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Can the owner of the largest army move the robber every turn?

Someone told me that in catan the possessor of the largest army card can move the knight each time it is their turn. Is this a common house or tournament rule? I could find no such statement in the rule book.
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