Video Game Review: Catan – Console Edition (Xbox Series X)
Despite its enduring popularity, The Settlers of Catan – first published in Germany in 1995 as Die Siedler von Catan and more commonly known as simply ‘Catan’ these days – […]
Board Game Review: Pandemic: Hot Zone – Europe (2021)
First published in 2008, co-operative board game Pandemic has proven so popular that it has spawned numerous expansions, spin-offs and licensed adaptations (including a fantastic Star Wars game based on […]
From The Vault: A Board Game Review from 2005 – Arkham Horror (2nd Edition)
I’ve always been a big fan of the Cthulhu Mythos, despite the problematic nature of its origins and creator. HP Lovecraft often used thinly veiled – or not even veiled […]
Board Game Review: Jabba’s Palace: A Love Letter Game
You know what you’re getting when you buy a Love Letter game, right? A minimalist card game with 20 or so cards, which provides a surprisingly deep and strategic experience […]
Video Game Preview: Catan – Console Edition
In my mid-20s, I suddenly discovered board games again. Thanks to the surge in popularity of euro-style games – which emerged from Germany, for the most part – I discovered […]
Board Game Review: Turn A Phrase
It’s always pretty cool when a game can sell you on it’s entire concept and almost all of its rules just from a brief summary on the box. It’s something […]
Board Game Review: Aqualin
One of the biggest problems board gamers have is not just learning a new game, but then remembering how to play it after a prolonged period of not playing it. […]
Board Game Review: The Fuzzies
As tactile and simple as games can be, The Fuzzies is essentially Jenga, but with gravity-defying, colourful fuzzy balls. The basics are so simple that they’re printed on the back […]
Board Game Review: Heroclix – X of Swords Miniatures Game (Starter Set)
Heroclix has been around in one form or another since 2002, remarkably. It’s a miniatures game that’s suitable for beginners, players of all ages or just those gamers who are […]
Board Game Review: Chronicles of Crime
Note: My Chronicles of Crime review was originally published not long after the base game had been released; since then, it’s been a huge and deserved success, seeing lots of […]
Kickstarter Spotlight: Lost in the Shuffle: A Double-Dealing Puzzle Game
Currently seeking funds – and heading towards the end of its rightfully successful Kickstarter campaign as of the time of writing – Spencer Beebe’s clever puzzle game Lost in the […]
Board Game Review: Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes!
A two player strategy game from Paolo Mori, Blitzkrieg!, promises gamers a World War II campaign in 20 minutes. Though it initially looks a bit overwhelming, with lots of icons […]
Board Game Review: Exit: The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-Earth
I’ve written about the Exit games before; as well as a general overview of how they work, I’ve also covered a few of the individual games in the range. The […]
Board Game Review: GI Joe: Deck-Building Game
I’m a big fan of classic GI Joe, and have covered a few of the recent GI Joe comics right here on the blog. So when I saw that Renegade […]
Board Game Review: Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!
Another two player, 20-minute strategy game from Paolo Mori – following on from his previous, well received Blitzkrieg!, which promised gamers that they could play through World War II in, […]
Board Game Review: Monki (2021)
The old adage ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is one I’m generally aware of and thankful for – but in the case of ‘Monki’, I had a serious […]
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