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Crokinole, (pronounce it like a frog—croak-in-ohl), is an action board game with elements of marbles, shuffleboard, and curling. Played by two players, or two teams of two, it requires a special board and disc set. Players take turns shooting discs across the round, typically wooden surface, aiming at various targets including enemy discs. Created in the 1870s, crokinole was popularized in North America by agrarian and craftsman communities. The highly portable game brought friends and families together, requiring nothing more than a tabletop to set up. Amish and Mennonite societies took crafting crokinole sets to a new level of mastery,...

You down with MTG? Then you better get the right sleeves to keep your lands tappier, your graveyards emptier, and your burn decks burnier. Here’s all you need to know about picking the best sleeves. What measurements should I look for? For Magic cards, we recommend 63.5 x 88mm sleeves. Premium thickness will offer the best possible protection. Check out our custom sizing guide here! What should I look for in the quality of my card sleeves? With Magic, you’ll want to look for enough length, so card tops won’t get damaged. Sleeves shouldn’t tear easily, particularly under standard use....

Here at Mayday Games, we like to say putting your collectibles in card sleeves is like giving them a permanent hug. But if you’ve got love for your cards, there are plenty of far less precious reasons to protect and sort them with sleeves. Here are just a few of them: Organize Separate and track your decks for tournaments with your favorite style sleeves. Single out and store decks for the long run. Cover your absolute essential cards and keep them together so you can pick your hobby back up whenever you like. Color code decks for easy identification with...

The fast action of crokinole brings people together. For hundreds of years people have gathered around masterfully crafted crokinole sets for the chance to do battle and share laughs. But because the shape, contour, finish, and material of every board makes a huge impact on gameplay, it’s almost impossible to find a “bargain” play set. Of course, investing in crokinole means starting a new tradition, among family, friends, or even patrons, that can be passed down through generations. What does a crokinole board cost? Here’s a quick survey of online retailers. Boards at Mr. Crokinole range between $175-$725. True enthusiasts...

The factory just sent us physical proofs of AssassinCon to approve! Behind the scenes of production! The factory sent us all of the components without the graphics on it to check the quality (box quality, card quality, making sure all of the components are there, etc). It looks like the box is too small. The box will be 9.5 x 9.5 x 3 inches (while the one they sent us was only 1.5 inches in height). Glad we caught that! They also sent us paper proofs of the entire game to approve. This helps us do a final run through...