The 1521 Spanish colonization of the Philippines has become an inspiration for the creation of Alcaldia: The Way Forward board game. Set in the pre-colonial period, the game is one of the most popular board games in the Philippines. Alcaldia is considered a Philippine history educational tool for students. This deck-building board game allows Filipino…
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Maharlika Game Guide for the Philippines
As a proud creation of Makapatag, Maharlika RPG is a popular techno-mystic science fantasy mecha RPG game in the Philippines. This role-playing game focuses on the adventures of Mecha pilots known as Maharlika. They venture into a diverse and dangerous galaxy called Arkipelago, which means ‘archipelago’ to undergo missions and fight for their ideals. In…
Dungeons and Dragons Guide 2025 For the Philippines
Dungeons and Dragons game is one of the Philippines’ popular fantasy tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). The Dungeons Dragons game based on the miniature war games is an original creation of Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax. The game was first released in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR), followed by the company’s publication of Wizards…
Game of the Generals Guide 2025 For the Philippines
The Game of the Generals, simply known as salpakan is a famous war game in the Philippines. Also called gg or gog, it is played for twenty to thirty minutes while the ranks of the playing pieces are hidden. This war game was invented and published by Sofronio H. Pasola Jr. in 1970. In this…
Hugot Guide 2025 For the Philippines
Hugot is a game of love, emotions, and heartful opinions, and it’s a product of love from Thomas Regala. This card game was published by Ludus Distributors and The Epic Gaming Regiment (TEGR). It is a popular game in the Philippines that lets players express their emotions or feelings through punchy lines. Filipinos are known…
Betrayal at the House on the Hill Guide 2025 For the Philippines
The Betrayal at the House on the Hill by Avalon Hill is a classic horror board game popular in the Philippines. As a game that requires team play, it’s an excellent choice for adventure and some haunting experience. Also, there are elements of action and horror that add to the thrill in playing this board…
Ticket to Ride Guide 2022 For the Philippines
The ticket to ride board game is one of the popular games played in the Philippines. Designed by Alan R. Moon, the game takes you on a German-style cross-country train adventure. It involves railway routes connecting cities to North America. The ticket to ride board game features a board map of train routes in North…
Tadhana Game Guide 2022 For the Philippines
Can you imagine living in the Philippines before the arrival of its colonizers and capturing it in a game? Well, that is exactly the idea behind the Tadhana game, a popular tabletop role-playing game in the Philippines. This card-based game works like the popular Dungeons and Dragons but with a few local twists and ingredients….
Cuajo Card Game Guide 2022 For the Philippines
As a country colonized by Spain, the Philippines’ culture is deeply influenced by Spanish culture. For example, in games and amusement, several Spanish influences are still present today. Just take the case of Cuajo, a popular card game in the Philippines. This card game belongs to the rummy family that uses Spanish suit playing cards….
Monopoly Game Guide 2022 For the Philippines
Monopoly is one of the most well-loved and entertaining board games in the Philippines. Inspired by the world of business, the game Monopoly board is available in different variants that are playable offline or online. It involves property trading, collecting rents from opponents, and driving opponents to bankruptcy with Mr. Monopoly, Rich Uncle Pennybags running…