This is not the first time the Opinionated Gamers have weighed in on the wonder that is Everdell. Chris Wray did a marvelous job of writing about the charms of the base game and the various expansions available circa 2020 … Continue reading →
Santorini Designer: Gord! (Gordon Hamilton) Publisher: Roxley Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher You are a god out of Greek mythology. Compete against fellow gods to get … Continue reading →
2001: A Space Odyssey Designer: Phil Walker-Harding Publisher: Maestro Media Players: 3-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Board Game, players must fight … Continue reading →
Ruins Designer: John D. Clair Publisher: Allplay Players: 2-5 Age: 13+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Craft unique, transparent cards in this shedding game where you uncover ancient ruins and find treasure. On your turn, … Continue reading →
One of the notable differences between normal gaming conventions and the Gathering is the number of high profile designers walking around and the relatively high proportion of prototypes on the tables be they works in progress, or close to final … Continue reading →
On the eve of the revelation of the winners of the SdJ award this Sunday, the nominees for a very different kind of game award have been announced. The Jogo do Ano is the Portuguese Game of the Year award, … Continue reading →
Foldris Designer: Jinwoo Seo Publisher: Korea Boardgames Players: 1-7 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher A pen and paper game inspired by Tetris. Players draw shapes on their paper, folding it when a line … Continue reading →
Again, apologies to anyone who isn’t interested in shopping for new games right now – but there are a LOT of great deals on games today on Amazon Prime Day. Below is a list of some of the ones that … Continue reading →
Pergola Designer: Michal Golebiowski and Przemek Wojtkowiak Publisher: rebel / Asmodee Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 45-60 Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In Pergola, players develop their gardens, grow new plants, and attract insects … Continue reading ...
Again, apologies to anyone who isn’t interested in shopping for new games right now – but there are a LOT of great deals on games today on Amazon Prime Day. Below is a list of some of the ones that … Continue reading →
