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An Amuráti is a short one -page story of 300 words or less. It has no title, only numbered, and it is up to the reader to decide a name after reading it. The following is story is from Amuráti Volume 3 .

Have you ever taken the time to think about the footsteps that brought you to where you are today? I mean those little fluctuations in the force that made you turn left when you were told to turn right. I was told by my Dad to take a civil servant job, get a pension, and call it a life. I turned left. I have been complimented on my game designs. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some ideas with the world. Was there a connection, a trail of lily pads that led to this p

There’s something truly exciting about walking around where so many people have gathered to share their ideas, inventions, and passions. The moment the doors open and the conversations begin, you can feel the enthusiasm in the air.

Took a look back at a 2003 BronxTalk Interview of Bronx artist and musician Amurá discussing music and sculpture.

I enjoy dismantling things to create new things. So it was with the games I played. I would see new ways to develop strategies, with the basic goal of increasing laughter and personal enjoyment. With young kids, the objective was simple: keep it simple and uncomplicated.

I’m already getting ideas for new projects this year, grounded in the year that just sailed by. It’s not that important to finish every idea; just know that you’re capable of completing at least one or a few.

We're wrapping up 2025 for Amurá Unlimited; and while the struggles have been tough for small businesses, we are loving the warmth and feedback we have received at events this year.

This week was Veterans’ Day, and a time for giving thanks for those who served this country. There was a time when I visited the VA Hospital in the Bronx, where I visited my father (a Marine). I got in the habit of visiting even after my father passed to see some of the vets I got to meet, along with Vietnam veterans whom I knew from school back in the day.

The sun shone bright over the Hudson, the air carried that crisp early-fall energy, and every so often the wind decided to remind us who’s boss with a playful gust or two.

Tabletop gaming is more than dice rolls, cards, and miniatures—it’s a living ecosystem of personalities, strategies, and shifting energies.

Just got your hands on Gin-Go and want to introduce the board game to your friends and family but have a few questions on how to get started. Here are the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions that we have encountered when introducing newcomers to the game.

Sometimes, I’ll sit down to play a game that I designed over the years, and other players will ask, “Amurá, out of the games that you designed, which one is your favorite?” I’ll look at them across the game table and chuckle. Now that I’m a senior citizen, I not only have to take into consideration my age, but also the level of small talk that I enjoy exchanging with people during game time.

In this board game review, check out "How Lou Sees Kitunda".

I must admit that there are times when operating a small business can be mind-numbing. When sales are happening, there’s a comforting rhythm. But then comes that inevitable slowdown—the dreaded cycle where the phone is quiet.

Ideas for tabletop gaming can begin with a spark, a dream, or residue from something someone said in a conversation. It could come from a surge as dice clatter, cards shuffle, and the world unfolds on a board or across a character's stats sheet. Hearing other game players saying, “It can’t be done,” and that phrase will set my mind to work. Should I become too bogged down, I can always rely on my father's spirit telling me, “Don’t you think that’s enough?” I smile and file th

Come check out a new video review of Gin-Go by board game reviewer Lando Squire.

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.

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.

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

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