From the beginning I had a dream that this site, Googols of Games, would not only be a blog, but a resource center. I wanted to be able to help people as they explore the vast world of games. Finally, I have found a place to start — the FAQ Section. Over the past few months a surprising amount of...

Gateway Games are indeed similar to Gateway drugs, however, they are not nearly as detrimental to your health. Go ahead. Find someone you know who plays Euro games and ask them, “What was the first Euro game you played?” I guarantee you that 9 out of 10 times the answer will be: Settlers of...

Euro games are definitely a different kind of game and it is certainly understandable why many people do not play them. On the other hand though, I believe that all people should play them. First off I should define exactly what I’m talking about. When I refer to “Euro games”, I am...