Paul Bellow's Blog, page 63

7 Games to Play When You Need a Break from RPG

Those of us who love RPG games love them because they are just so immersive and consuming that you can get lost in them for a few hours at a time and think nothing of it. Of course, this can lead to them becoming all-consuming, and when this happens, sometimes it can be worth taking a break from the digital world you have started to live in.

This is where we can help here at LitRPG Reads. Our team has put together a list of our favorite games to take a break from the realm of fantasy or even...

Solving Murder Mystery Board Games: Top Picks for 2023

Step into a world where every puzzle is a labyrinth of deceit, and each clue a portal into the most enigmatic of crimes. Murder mystery board games have long captivated the minds of those with a flair for the dramatic, a knack for deduction, and a hunger for narrative depths unfathomed. In these games, players don cloaks of detectives, villains, and sometimes innocent bystanders caught in a web of lies and secrets. The allure of solving a complex murder mystery has perennially charmed the curiou...

Top Tanks in World of Tanks: 2023 Clash of the Titans

Prepare to roll out into the epic, steel-clad arena of World of Tanks, where metal behemoths clash in a high-octane display of tactical prowess and raw firepower. Nestled in this digital battlefield lays a fighter’s choice, a pantheon of armored titans, each with its unique brand of devastation. From nimble light tanks zipping across the landscape to hulking fortresses steadfast under fire, the game’s diverse arsenal promises a perfect war machine for every playstyle.

This isn’t your run-of-t...

The Balance of Strategy and Luck in Online Card Games

Online card games have seen explosive growth over the last several years, with players from around the globe signing in to enjoy them. But what makes these games so addictive is their careful balance between strategy and luck that keeps players coming back for more.

The Balance of Strategy and Luck in Online Card GamesThe Role of StrategyLuck in Online Card GamesStrategy Vs Luck in Online Card GamesCase Study: SpadesCase Study: PokerOnline Card GamesThe Role of Strategy...

4 Games That Get You Thinking

Games aren’t just about entertainment; they can also be powerful tools for sharpening your mind and enhancing cognitive abilities. Whether it’s through solving puzzles, strategizing, or testing your knowledge, some games are designed to challenge your thinking processes and improve various mental skills. In this blog, we explore four games that not only provide fun and engagement but also give your brain a stimulating workout. From the classic Word Search to modern strategy games, these selectio...

Understanding The Element Of Luck In Games

More or less every game makes use of the concept of luck in some way or another. There are a few games, of course, which more or less do away with luck altogether. For instance, chess is known as a game which is pretty much completely skill-based – and as long as each player has an equal number of games being white, it is perfectly well matched. However, most games have some element of luck, and it’s something that gamers will need to appreciate and understand as well as possible in order to pla...

Earning Extra Cash on the Weekends for Gamers

Gamers know the thrill of unlocking new achievements and gathering loot in the digital realm, but what about leveling up in real life—specifically, your finances? Your weekends don’t just have to be for epic quests and defeating bosses in virtual worlds. Transform your passion for pixels into a profiting powerhouse, all while keeping your love for gaming alive and kicking. Here’s how to press “start” on accumulating extra gold without stepping away from the gaming community.

In every gamer’s ...

7 Best Movie-Themed Board Games 2023

Roll out the red carpet and pop the popcorn; it’s time to combine the drama of the silver screen with the strategy of the game board! For cinephiles and game night enthusiasts alike, the universe of movie-themed board games is like a film festival you can experience from the comfort of your own table. Whether you’re looking to outwit a monstrous shark, survive a galactic escapade, or outplay your friends in a Hollywood blockbuster, there’s a board game making a scene just for you.

Lights, cam...

Enjoy Your Gaming Experience, But Don’t Let It Take Over Your Life

Enjoying gaming is great, as long as you are not allowing it to completely take over your life. It’s easy to sit there and say that this would never happen to you, but you don’t really know what can happen until you are knee deep in the middle of the experience. You should not let gaming take over your life, because if it does it can be super difficult to claw it back, in the same way that other addictions are difficult to break. 

If you’re curious about how you can continue to enjoy your gam...

Board Games Are Great For Mental Health – Here Is Why!

The last few years have seen a steep rise in people looking for more relaxing hobbies. There has been a focus on things like vinyl records and pottery, making things by hand, reading books (not on eReaders), and board games – both in-person and online are on the rise, too. 

People are looking for calming and engaging ways to spend their time – because, ultimately, there is evidence to support it being good for our mental health. So, what is it that makes playing board games and other slower a...