Opinionated Gamers

  • Knights & Pigs & Frogs… Oh My! – A Gaming Weekend Report

    I love long gaming weekends… especially when one or both of my now-grown-up sons are involved. This last weekend, my eldest came back to visit along with three of his close friends to (a) celebrate his impending 24th birthday, and … Continue reading →

  • Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – May 2025

    May 2025 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. ­­ The Loop – 5/10­ The Loop is a cooperative game in which the players must travel through time … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Ingenious: Single-Player Travel Edition

    Ingenious: Single-Player Travel Edition Designer: Reiner Knizia Publisher:  Kosmos Players: 1 Age: 8+ Time: 1 to 5 minutes per challenge Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Spark your inner genius with this pocket-sized puzzle game. … Continue reading →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 12)

    I played Oranges and Lemons recently. It’s another new should-be-90min Euro that went 150 minutes. Or as I’m starting to think about these types of games, how many times can I go to the bathroom before it’s my turn again. … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints (Spoiler Free)

    The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints Designer: Ace Ellett, Anna Ellett Publisher: Bluefish Games Players: 1+ (we played with 4) Age: 14+ Time: 2-3 hours Weblink: https://www.teambluefish.com/product-page/curiously-correct-blueprints  Played with review copy provided by publisher As a ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of Architects of Amytis

    Architects of Amytis Designer: Jeremy Ducret and Romaric Galonnier Publisher: La Boite de Jeu Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher The King of Babylon wants to offer a … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of To Be Continued…

    To Be Continued… Designer: Vedran Mocibob Publisher: Snovid Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 15-45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Five fellow gamers, The Collector, The Sore loser, The Strategist, The Stickler and Lady Luck, are invited to … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Word Snap

    Word Snap Designer: uncredited Publisher: SD Toyz Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 40-60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher WordSnap is the word-building puzzle game without a board! Use octagonal snap-together pieces to create … Continue reading →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 11)

    I played the new Athena expansion for Akropolis recently which I thought elevated the game. The original is fine but it felt too old-school for me – draft and play tiles in scoring combos on your tableau, repeat X times. … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: First Impressions of Heat: Tunnel Vision

    Heat: Tunnel Vision Designers: Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Publisher: Days of Wonder Players: 1-9 Age: 10+ Time:  60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher The roar of powerful engines bursts from the … Continue reading →