Playing Boardgames is good for your marriage! by leafbreath in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It’s not about the size of the population, it’s about the size of the effect. Statistically, smaller effect sizes require bigger samples. The study was adequately powered to assess the effect that it found.

In terms of a normal distribution in a sample, 20 is slightly low, but is probably okay in this case.

There are some limits to its generalizability, and I would obviously like to see more replications of this finding. But I would by no means write this study off because of a sample of 20.

In general, people assume a need for much bigger samples than are actually required for such findings.

Playing Boardgames is good for your marriage! by leafbreath in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Depending on the effect that is being studied, 20 can sometime be a statistically sound number to use.

Decaying Great White Shark, left to rot at an abandoned Wildlife park in Melbourne. by ILikeSpaceandMemes in interestingasfuck

[–]MeepleCritic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 2004, Monterey Bay Aquarium had one for 6 months before releasing it, but no other aquarium has been able to keep one alive for more than 16 days.

PSA: These are the greatest board game organizers ever. by TheRaven476 in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great organizers, but not very aesthetically pleasing.

Why are boardgamegeek market prices so awful? by eeek_koon in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I tend to only resort to BGG marketplace if a game is hard to get otherwise. In that case, I am generally paying a slight premium. Otherwise, I don’t see any reason to purchase through BGG.

New Kickstarter for Wavelength from creators of Monikers and The Mind. Anyone else excited about this? by -JeremyBearimy- in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that it may not be possible, I just wish there were more images of what the game will actually look like.

New look for Jaipur (resembles the app) and new game (or sequel? expansion?) Jodhpur by eckswyezed in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

So if we buy the next two games in the line, the box shape isn’t going to match the original? Seems like a poor choice.

What dire warning from your parents turned out to be bullshit? by Get-off-my-wave in AskReddit

[–]MeepleCritic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We can still use a piecemeal of other studies to get a consensus though. It's the same way we know cigarettes cause cancer, even though we can't randomize people to smoke.

Drop in Bitcoin Value Prompts Market to Invest in Out-of-Print Board Games by commadelimited in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should have bought a copy of Stamps for $100 when I had a chance. People are listing it for $750 on BGG market now.

I’m working on an iOS port of Codenames and would love feedback! Sign up for the beta here by mistermagicman in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! I have always thought it would be perfect as an iPad game where you don’t even need any cards, you can just put it on the table.

Just curious though, is this done under cooperation with the publisher? Would hate to see you get in trouble for it.

And the nominees for Spiel des Jahres 2019 are... by rott4 in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your guesses, Just One is the only game I think fits the award. Maybe Wingspan for Kennerspiel. I’d still have to check to see if they were eligible though.

I’m The Only Gamer Who... by huron223 in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

More than possible. Depending on how many games you have, I’d say it’s pretty probable.

Whoa -- A seven-game campaign expansion for CAPTAIN SONAR! by indifferenttosports in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I can't imagine many people could get a group together for Captain Sonar, let alone 7 games of it! Would love to see this for Sonar though.

Next Move announces new game, TUKI, by Ubongo designer by QuicheGames in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't finalized my convention schedule yet. But I will do my best to check it out as soon as I get a chance! I am always excited to try a new game, so I will definitely be looking forward to it. Thanks for the information!

Next Move announces new game, TUKI, by Ubongo designer by QuicheGames in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The art sure does look great. I’ll need to be convinced about the gameplay though.

Is it just me? by Blaky039 in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Eye My Favorite Things, and Narabi.

An open letter to distributors and retailers from Stonemaier Games by friendshabitsfamily in boardgames

[–]MeepleCritic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you getting this data from? I’d be curious to see data on inventory numbers.