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nigerian_scrabble_federation_logo.jpgWhich I guess is better than the other way around. Although, from what I hear about Nigerian elections, it might be safer if it was the other way around.

The Turaki Scrabble Championship may only be held if the Adamawa state government, the event’s sponsor, is re-elected. Click here for more on Nigerian Scrabble.

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What’s the difference between humans and robots playing a game of Pachisi?

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It’s actually cool when robots play.

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Latest Card Game Violence

Tampa Bay, FL – Three men attempted to rob a card game at gunpoint. (source)

Lake Elmo, MN – A man tried to strangle his mother while playing Pinochle. Apparently, she drew a good hand. (source)

ticket_to_ride.jpgThe board game to XBox train keeps on chugging. How do our sources know? By snooping at new game ratings on the ESRB or the German equivalent, the USK.

New board and card game titles in the works include Ticket to Ride and Gin Rummy.

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