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Review: How Lou Sees Gin-Go
Come check out a new video review of Gin-Go by board game reviewer Lando Squire.

Amurá
Apr 181 min read


The Long Island Tabletop Expo – Third Time’s a Charm!
This is our 3rd year as vendors at the LI Tabletop Gaming Expo and I get an adrenaline rush knowing I will always meet some excited gamers.

Amurá
Apr 162 min read


Transforming Sudoku Into a Social Experience
With pen and paper, the satisfaction you get when solving a Sudoku puzzle is warm an fuzzy. Now try solving the same puzzle against someone.

Amurá
Mar 132 min read


Small-Stepping Your Idea
So, it’s 2025, and some of you have been sitting on an idea, or ideas, for how long? Five to ten-plus years?

Amurá
Feb 122 min read


Ode to 2025
This Ode to 2025 is a reminder to keep you, our “Village.” in mind.

Amurá
Jan 152 min read


A Mind Building Kwanzaa Presentation of Gin-Go & Kitunda
It was a privilege to talk about game design at the Mind Builders Kwanzaa Celebration this December.

Amurá
Dec 18, 20242 min read


It’s Amurati Time
I thought this blog should be one of the short stories from Amurati Volume 3 I’m writing. An Amurati is a short story of 300 words or less.

Amurá
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Solutions in Dream Time
How do you find some of your answers or solutions to creative problems? I have always been fortunate to find most solutions in “dream time.”

Amurá
Oct 16, 20243 min read


KITUNDA, Where Strategy and “CHANCE” Make for FUN
Games of chance have an uncanny ability to transform social settings into vibrant, laughter-filled gatherings.

Amurá
Sep 11, 20242 min read


FUN “TIME” WITH GIN-GO
I must have played Gin-Go over 1,000+ times since its creation in 1976. When played “1-on-1,” an exciting game can take about 30 to 45 mins.

Amurá
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Why Be A Game Designer?
Since I was a kid, taking things apart and trying to create something new and different from the pieces always caught my attention.

Amurá
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Riding High From Ace to King and Rolling Dice at Senior Centers
Between the good-natured storytellers and spirited competitors who play for keeps, it’s an exercise in mental agility and social grace.

Amurá
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Become a Game Guru: Teach and Play!
Gaming adds a dimension to a conversation that otherwise would not exist, from poking innocent fun to making blank threats.

Amurá
May 15, 20242 min read


A Great Time Was Had by All
Vending at conventions is not only a learning experience but also an enjoyable one.

Amurá
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Getting Ready for the Next L.I. Tabletop Gaming Expo
We’re looking forward to another great experience at the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo April 6 & 7th.

Amurá
Mar 20, 20242 min read


From Da Bronx to South Bend
Amura Unlimited heads out South Bend, Indiana for PopiCon board gaming convention to showcase Kitunda, Gin-Go and other games.

Amurá
Feb 14, 20242 min read


“New Year” Happens When You Make It So
A new year can take place at any time. We don’t want to build a new damn without making sure the old one is fortified.

Amurá
Jan 10, 20243 min read


When Graph Paper Ruled as a Game Designer
Somehow, we’ve reached a point where the computer seems to have been here forever, at least from my point of view.

Amurá
Dec 20, 20232 min read


"Learn How to Play" Puzzle #3 - Squarin' Off
Learn How to Play Squarin' Off with this puzzle: Where should WHITE place their blocker to force BLACK the least amount of points?

Amurá
Dec 18, 20231 min read


"Learn How To Play" Puzzle (#2) - Gin-Go
On the first and third Monday of every month, we will send you a puzzle to solve featuring one of our board games. Enjoy.

Amurá
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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