Opinionated Gamers

  • Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – November 2024

    November 2024 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. ­­ Taco vs Burrito – 3/10­ The Exploding Kittens people have a tendency to basically make the same game … Continue reading →

  • Unmatched: Which Witcher?

    Unlike many of IP (Jurassic Park, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel) and public domain (Sherlock Holmes, Medusa, Su Kong, Beowulf, etc.) characters featured in the previous boxes of the excellent Unmatched series from Restoration Games, I’m not particularly familiar with … Continue ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of Kathmandu

    Kathmandu Designer: Stefan Feld Publisher: Queen Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 60-75 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40gWpU7  Played with review copy provided by publisher Take on the role of an expedition and discover the diverse landscape of Nepal, its … Continue reading ...

  • Opinionated Gamers Gift Guide 2024 – Puzzle Books

    OK, if you’re done with shopping, just skip this post.  But, if you’re looking to get a final day of shopping for the holiday season, here are a few ideas for you.   Today, how about some boardgame related puzzle books?  … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Treos

    Treos Designer: Arne aus dem Siepen Publisher: Lookout Games Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 40-80 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher On a stormy night, rumor spreads about a luck potion that one can buy for 20 gold … Continue reading →

  • Opinionated Gamers Gift Guide 2024 – Running out of time!

    OK, if you’re not ready for shopping, just skip this post.  But, if you’re looking to get a jump on the holiday season, here are a few ideas for you.   Today, how about some suggestions for last minute things that … Continue reading →

  • Opinionated Gamers Gift Guide 2024 – Running out of time!

    OK, if you’re not ready for shopping, just skip this post.  But, if you’re looking to get a jump on the holiday season, here are a few ideas for you.   Today, how about some suggestions for last minute things that … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Superstore 3000

    Superstore 3000 Designer: Rodrigo Rego Publisher: Space Cowboys Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-45 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome to Superstore 3000, the retro-futuristic mall building game where you must build the … Continue reading ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of Concilium Urbis

      Concilium Urbis Designer: Jorge Barroso and Chuz Publisher: Perro Loko Players: 1-6 Age: 14+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In the future the engine that drives the economy is the operation of mines and … Continue reading →

  • 52 Realms: Adventures (a preview)

    I’ve become a fan of solo gaming – which will not surprise folks who’ve read my various reviews and recaps here on the Opinionated Gamers site over the years. That means I’m always looking for a new solo challenge… and … Continue reading →