Hobby Games: The 100 Best

Back in 2007 I was honoured to contribute an essay to a book called Hobby Games: The 100 Best, alongside luminaries of the gaming world such as Steve Jackson, Richard Garfield, and Gary Gygax. Edited by James Lowder, the book has a forward by Reiner Knizia. My game of choice was Hammer of the Scots, a Columbia Games ‘block game’ covering the wars between the English and Scots.

The book received the 2007 Origins Award for Non-Fiction Publication of the Year, and a silver award in the Best Regalia category (that is a book or product used to promote role play gameplay) at the 2008 ENnies.

“If you are looking for some inspiration on your next game purchase, then this is the book for you. If you are a games designer and want to know what the top designers believe are commendable games, then this book is for you. If you are interested in the history of the hobby game industry, then this book is for you, too. This is an excellent collection of essays that will provide readers with great insights into many of the top games and designers.”

– Serge Pierro, Game Nite Magazine

The book has just received a great review from Serge Pierro at Game Nite magazine (which you can read in full here). The magazine also contains many fascinating articles and game reviews, which are well worth a read.

Hobby Games: The 100 Best is available to purchase as an eBook, and you can find more information about it here.

And if you’ve read and enjoyed this book, there is a companion title called Family Games: The 100 Best, which includes my essay on the game Easter Island.

The book includes essays on games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Axis & Allies, and of course Warhammer 40,000. Which games would be your top picks and why?

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