Opinionated Gamers

  • Dale Yu: Review of Rebirth

    Rebirth Designer: Reiner Knizia Publisher: Mighty Boards Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 60 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3EpP4J5  Played with review copy provided by publisher Following a series of calamities that left civilization in shambles, societies around the world are … ...

  • Convention Report: Gulf Games 53

    I was there at the (nearly) beginning of Gulf Games… my wife & I were one of nine families who made up the attendees of Gulf Games 2 in the fall of 1998. For the next 5 years, I was … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan

    Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan Designer: Gordon Calleja Publisher: Mighty Boards Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Kickstarter link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In this city that he has made into the … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Lunar

    Lunar Designer: Masato Uesugi Publisher: Allplay Players: 2 or 4 Age: 11+ Time: 30+ Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Lunar is a quick-playing, trick-taking game for two or four players in which players combine … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu – First Impressions of Soul Raiders

    Soul Raiders Designer: Marc Andre Publisher: One For All Players: 2-4 Time: 10+ Time: 3 to 4 hrs per chapter Played with review copy sent to us by the publisher I have been excited about Soul Raiders since meeting up … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Ancient Knowledge: Heritage

    Ancient Knowledge: Heritage Designer: Remi Mathieu Publisher: iello Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 30 min / player  Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3WPdpym  Played with review copy provided by publisher Ancient Knowledge is a strategic card game in which you erect monuments … Continue ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of Steam Power

    Steam Power Designer: Martin Wallace Publisher: Wallace Designs Players: 1-5 Age: 14+ Time: 60-90 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Steam Power, players “race” to build the best rail network to meet their contractual obligations and make … Continue reading ...

  • Heroscape: Yet Another Love Letter

    I know, I know… some of you are tired of reading my reviews that wax eloquently about my deep & abiding love for all things Heroscape. I apologize in advance – this isn’t going to be a substantial departure from … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Chu Han

      Chu Han Designer: Tom Lehmann Publisher: Matagot Players: 2 Age: 14+ Time: 25 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fdQF1B  Played with review copy provided by publisher Chu Han is a two-player card game of dynastic intrigue set in ancient China … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of  FACER

    FACER Designer: uncredited Publisher: FACER Players: 2+ Age:  2+ Time: 5 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher FACER is a unique card game that turns facial recognition into a fun and strategic challenge. Set … Continue reading →