The Background
My name is Peter Szabo. I bought my first modern board game in 2016, a copy of Catan from a small shop in Budapest's seventh district. I had expected something like the Monopoly and Ludo I grew up with. What I found instead was a hobby that has occupied a significant portion of my spare time ever since.
Over the past decade I have built a collection of around 120 games, run regular game nights for friends and family, and attended conventions across Hungary and neighbouring countries. What started as casual notes about games I had tried became this website when I realised there was very little practical, English-language information about the board gaming scene in Hungary.
I work in education. I am not a professional game designer or a paid reviewer. The opinions here are entirely personal, based on games I have played many times with real groups. I do not receive free copies from publishers or payment for coverage.
What This Site Covers
Mopointtaze focuses on three areas:
- Strategy game guides that go beyond simple reviews to offer practical advice about what works for different group types and experience levels.
- Family gaming recommendations based on years of running game nights for mixed-age groups, including the specific challenges that come with that.
- Tabletop RPG resources for people who are curious about role-playing games but do not know where to start.
I write for people in Hungary specifically because the local gaming scene has its own characteristics. Availability, pricing, community events, and the mix of languages all affect what I recommend and how. That said, the game reviews themselves are relevant regardless of where you live.
How the Guides Are Written
Every game mentioned on this site is one I own and have played at least five times, usually many more. I do not write about games based on a single play or on other people's reviews. First impressions of board games are frequently misleading. A game that seems brilliant on the first play sometimes loses its appeal quickly, and a game that feels confusing at first sometimes becomes a favourite once the mechanics click.
I update the guides when my opinions change or when new information becomes relevant. If a game I previously recommended starts gathering dust on my shelf, I will adjust the recommendation accordingly. The dates on each article reflect the last meaningful update.
Contact
If you have questions about specific games, suggestions for topics, or corrections to anything on the site, I would like to hear from you. I read all messages, though responses may take a few days.
You can reach me through the contact page.