Opinionated Gamers

  • Playte Spiel 2025 releases – 2 games (Depot, Layer Puzzle) and 1 awesome accessory (Railway Chips) – sun 28 sep

    Playte is one of the Korean companies that has caught my eye over the last few Spiel fairs.  From their own website: “We make games, plates that can be played anytime, anywhere, with anyone, as long as there is a … Continue reading →

  • Flamme Rouge: The Expansions

    It’s hard for me to believe that I wrote my initial review of Flamme Rouge (the cycling game) back in 2017. That’s right – eight years ago. (For those of you who can’t be bothered to follow the link, I … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Tianxia

    Tianxia Designers: Antonio Petrelli, Daniele Tascini Publisher: Board&Dice  Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 60-120 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher The Warring States period was a pivotal era in Chinese history, marked by constant warfare, significant bureaucratic and … ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of Critter Kitchen

    Dale Yu: Review of Critter Kitchen Designer: Alex Cutler, Peter C. Hayward Publisher: Lucky Duck / Cardboard Alchemy Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time: 60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher It’s Restaurant Week in … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Suna Valo

    Suna Valo Designer: Ode Publisher: Game Builders / Capstone Games Players: 2 Age: 14+ Time: 75mins Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In Suna Valo, two individuals take on the task of establishing their own … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Duel for Cardia

    Duel for Cardia Designer: Mathieu Rivero and Faouzi Boughida Publisher: Hans im Gluck Players: 2 or 4 Age: 9+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Cardia is a fast paced, strategic card … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Rival Cities

    Rival Cities Designer: Andreas Steding Publisher: Pegasus / Deep Print Players: 2 Age: 14+ Time: 30-45 min Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In the 16th century, the small fishing village of Altona was founded … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Gatsby

    Gatsby Designers: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc Publisher: Pandasaurus Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 30 min Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Long Island, the early 1920s. A smooth jazzy tune plays while, glass in hand, … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Tango

    Tango Designer: Matt Sims, David Harding Publisher: Grail Games Players: 2  Age: 10+ Time: 30 mins Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher It takes two to tango, but only one dancer will stand tall in this … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Gwent: The Legendary Card Game

    Gwent: The Legendary Card Game Designer: CD Projekt Publisher: No Loading Games Players: 1-5 Age: 14+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Experience The Witcher universe in an entirely new way with … Continue reading →