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Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done – Board Game Review
I'm always on the lookout for interesting twists on action selection mechanics. From the most basic systems to interesting worker placement mechanics, to rondels, and everything in between, I find the way that games let you take actions to be a fascinating puzzle....
In The Hall of the Mountain King – Board Game Review
The best board games tell a story. In Galaxy Trucker, you're transporting pipes across the galaxy by building ships out of them and hurtling through space. In Food Chain Magnate, you're the CEO of a burgeoning fast food empire, as long as you can stay one step ahead...
Magnetic – Board Game Review
Disclaimer: This product was sent to me free of charge Usually when a review game lands on my door, I can trace down where it came from. I don't have a large media presence, so unsolicited review games are rare, but not unheard of. I debated on even giving this game...
In the Year of the Dragon – Board Game Review
It's still cool to review games that are almost 20 years old, right? Sweet. In the Year of the Dragon is an action selection game by designer Stefan Feld, and published by Alea in 2007. Players take on the role of Chinese rulers around the year 1000, and strive to...
Curses & Covens – Board Game Review
Disclaimer: A copy of Curses & Covens was provided by Good Games Publishing for review purposes There aren't many One vs. Many games that hit my table. I think the only other one that I've talked about on this blog before has been Beast, and that wasn't exactly a...
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Board Game Review
I really respect the mission of Restoration Games. They take old games, refresh them for modern gaming sensibilities, a fresh coat of paint, and give the games a second chance. Games like Whosit turning into Dinosaur Tea Party, Star Wars: Epic Duels into Unmatched,...
Bark Avenue – Board Game Review
A copy of Bark Avenue was provided by Good Games Publishing for review purposes The life of a dog walker seems like an envious one. Picking up playful pooches, giving them a job around the block in the sunshine, throwing a ball or a Frisbee at the park, then...
Scythe – Board Game Review
How many times have you almost been in a fight? How many times have you talked a big game only to realize, yeah, it’s probably smarter to sit back and let someone else take the hits? Scythe is all about that moment; the tension before the clash, the slow buildup where...
The Gallerist – Board Game Review
I have a regular group of fellows that I play board games with every Wednesday night. After work, dinner, and kids are mostly in bed, we gather at one of our houses around 7pm, and play until 9 or 10. This means that our usual games are the ones that we can teach and...
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