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The online Hive course I mentioned two months ago is going to start on September 7th! (Sunday or Wednesday) You're still on time to join :) More info and Sign up here --> forms.gle/L24jirWL3xVBt2Ap7

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Frasco - Ad Abstra

I'm open to starting short Hive courses, coached by me, with a small group (3–6 people).
Three options: beginner, intermediate, and one-to-one.
If you're interested, fill out this quick form where you can find info and fees: forms.gle/L24jirWL3xVBt2Ap7
We’ll kick things off as soon as I have a minimum number of people! :)

4 months ago | [YT] | 19

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Two days at the ‪@NorwichGamesFestival‬​, the first one focused on Hive (‪@Gen42games‬​) and the second one on abstract games, with my first talk! (video coming soon on YT hopefully!)

It was great and I hope to come back next year :)
Very well organised and plenty of interesting stands (which I haven't had time to visit properly cause I spent the whole time teaching tons of people how to play! But it was worth it).

norwichgamesfestival.co.uk/
Thanks for having me!!

In the pics:
1) myself before my talk;
2) Xiangqi and Oware;
3) Othello and Hnefatafl;
4) Abalone and Quoridor.

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4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 8

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Are you in London? Lucky you, cause I'm co-organising a festival of Strategy Games on the last Sunday of June! A whole day of learning and playing: Hive, Othello, Shogi, Go, Amazons, Bridge, more games and even a Game design session!
Find more info and the tickets here: strategygamesfestival.com/ :)

#strategygames #mindsports #boardgames #london

4 months ago | [YT] | 6

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In less than two weeks I'll make a fool of myself by playing a simultaneous Hive exhibition at the UKGE. Playing face to face with up to 16 players at the same time!? Will I manage to win some? Who knows.
If you're in the Birmingham area, come and challenge me! Tickets here: www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2639-hive-simul/

Thanks to‪@Gen42games‬for the support and to the ‪@mindsportsolympiad‬for having this idea and letting me use their space! :)

#hivegame #boardgames #mindsports #strategygames #abstractgames #UKGE

4 months ago | [YT] | 11

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Someone posted on reddit Hive on a hyperbolic plane! How cool is that, and how didn't I think of that earlier? www.reddit.com/r/hive/s/HzNTGrcFq0

How many other possibilities are out there if we use irregular tessellation? Maybe not very practical in real life but quite possible to play digitally.. I really want to see this on HG one day!

Do you have other ideas?

5 months ago | [YT] | 10

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Short but pretty cool Hive puzzle shared on the Hive discord server by @OrdepCubik.
Black to move, find the quickest way to win! (stack: wB1:wB2:bB1:wP)

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

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If you live in London and are interested in abstract games, my course at Imperial College starts soon!
Less than a week left to sign up :) I go through a bit of theory, math, history, game design and of course, we also play a lot!!
Each week we focus on a different category of games or topic: Definition, Race games, Chess-Like games, influence of AI, Territry games, Game Design and so on so forth.

www.imperial.ac.uk/evening-classes/after-hours-sum…

I'm working on a video course so that it will be available for anyone in the world for a reasonable price, but it will take a while. Stay tuned, and if you have questions, let me know :)

5 months ago | [YT] | 9

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Start on the 9th of April: your chance to play in the Hive World Cup 2025!!
Anyone can join, no minimum level is required, just play and have fun!
More info and registration here: www.worldhivetournaments.com/online-hive-champions…

6 months ago | [YT] | 10

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Which background do you prefer when watching videos of commentated games on hivegame.com/ ?
Not everyone appreciated my last video apparently :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ack_9...

7 months ago | [YT] | 3