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I think we might have mentioned a few times that 148Apps is part of a larger network of sites. And one of them, Pocket Gamer, has a section that's dedicated to digital board games. It's called TableTap, and tomorrow at 1pm EST, it's taking to Twitch.

It's not the first time TableTap has dipped its toes into the streaming water, but tomorrow is going to be something special. That's because the stream is dedicated to Catan VR, the perfect blend of classic board game and modern technology.

Strategy enthusiasts everywhere are celebrating the release of Civilization VI this week, and so far everyone seems pretty satisfied with the first full release in the series since 2010. The series has always been about ultra-addictive gameplay that has you begging for just one more turn.

Sadly, though, real life is bound to interrupt, and we might at some point have to venture away from our computers or, even worse, outside. There's a compromise, though. There are actually a few excellent games quite similar to Civilization in terms of both thematics and gameplay. Here are a few fine examples.