by Alex McKenzie | Mar 27, 2024 | Lists, Top 100 2024
Almost to the end of the list now! These games are ones that I would play anytime, anywhere. These would always get a resounding “YES” from me, if ever asked to play 20 – Crokinole Previous Rank: 69 My favourite thing about Crokinole: It’s one of the most satisfying...
by Alex McKenzie | Dec 30, 2023 | Board Game Reviews, Reviews
It’s 15th century France, the Loire valley. As influential nobles, you do your best to lead your duchies to prosperity through careful trade and – stop. Let’s be real. No one actually cares about the theme of a game that’s as generic and overplayed as The Castles of...
by Alex McKenzie | Dec 16, 2023 | Board Game Reviews, Reviews
At this point, trying to review a game like 2011’s The Castles of Burgundy is kind of like trying to review a Toyota Corolla, or a pizza. Everyone already has their own experience and opinions have already been formed. The Castles of Burgundy is a staple of the board...
by Alex McKenzie | May 19, 2023 | Blog
What is a point worth? This is a question that comes up frequently when I’m learning new games. After the rules are done and the scoring conditions are being discussed, I have to ask what the average score tends to be. Unfortunately, I am frequently playing new games...