Opinionated Gamers

  • Dale Yu: Review of No Thanks (2025 version)

    No Thanks Designer: Thorsten Gimmler Publisher: CMYK Players: 3-7 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher No Thanks! is a card game designed to be as simple as it is engaging. The rules are simple. … Continue reading →

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

    September 2025 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. ­­ Five Crowns – 3/10 ­Five Crowns was first released in 1996. Given that it’s been about three decades … Continue reading →

  • Ted C: Review of Tea Witches

    Tea Witches Review by: Ted Cheatham Players: 2-4 players Playing time: 30 minutes per player Publisher: The OP Games Designer: Manny Vega Review copy provided Set in the enchanting world of the Teaquinox Faire, Tea Witches invites players to become … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Tanis

    Tanis Designer: Phil Walker-Harding  Publisher: Eagle-Gryphon Games Players: 2 Age: 14+ Time: 20-30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher TANIS, named after the ancient city in Lower Egypt, is a unique tile-digging game for 2 players. The game … Continue reading →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 26)

    These days I don’t get a lot out of playing games I’m not that excited about. If I’m in danger of being dragged into multiple games of Flip 7 for instance, I’d rather stay home and read a book, or … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of The Peak Team

    The Peak Team Designer: Scott Almes Publisher: Matagot Players: 1-5 Age: 10+ Time: 60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher As a team of wildlife rangers, your mission is to ensure the well-being of … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam

    Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam Designer: Tony Miller, John Brieger, Michael Dunsmore Publisher: allplay Players: 2-4 Age: 6+ Time: 20 Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher It’s cherry blossom season. As the beautiful sakura petals fall, … Continue reading →

  • Tales of the Arthurian Knights – A Review

    I have strong memories of four books in my elementary school library. I loved The Twenty-One Balloons with its delightful line drawings and crazy tale of exploration and adventure. I was fascinated by D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths. I can’t … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Railroad Tiles (Collector’s Edition)

    Railroad Tiles (Collector’s Edition) Designers: Hjalmar Hach, Lorenzo Silva  Publisher: Horrible Guild Players: 1-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30-45 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Railroad Tiles, a sequel to the roll-and-write series Railroad Ink, … ...

  • Dale Yu – Review of Small Fjords (2025)

    Small Fjords (2025) Designers: Franz-Benno Delonge, solo by Arnaud Charpentier Publisher: Grail Games Players: 1-2 Age: 10+ Time: 20 mins Between the 8th and 11th centuries, the Vikings had the world holding their breath. Always on the lookout for new … Continue reading →