Paper World Designers: Alexandre Aguilar and Benoit Turpin Publisher: Pandasaurus Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Paper World, each player takes on the role of a traveler trying to recreate the … Continue reading →
The Hook Summer 2023 I’ve known Ben Rosset for almost 10 years now, both as the designer of Between 2 Cities, and also as an employee of Panda Game Manufacturing. Ben has subbed in for our main contact at Panda … Continue reading →
Back in BC (Before Change) times I used to help a number of Aus designers with their prototypes knowing they were keen on my views because of my gaming experience. I’d do my best to help because we like seeing … Continue reading →
Oddland Designer: Dan Schumacher Publisher: Allplay Players: 1-5 Age: 11+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Eureka! The fascinating flora and fauna on this strange island are unlike any you’ve ever seen! How… odd! As an … Continue reading →
This is not the first time the Opinionated Gamers have weighed in on the wonder that is Everdell. Chris Wray did a marvelous job of writing about the charms of the base game and the various expansions available circa 2020 … Continue reading →
Santorini Designer: Gord! (Gordon Hamilton) Publisher: Roxley Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher You are a god out of Greek mythology. Compete against fellow gods to get … Continue reading →
2001: A Space Odyssey Designer: Phil Walker-Harding Publisher: Maestro Media Players: 3-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Board Game, players must fight … Continue reading →
Ruins Designer: John D. Clair Publisher: Allplay Players: 2-5 Age: 13+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Craft unique, transparent cards in this shedding game where you uncover ancient ruins and find treasure. On your turn, … Continue reading →
One of the notable differences between normal gaming conventions and the Gathering is the number of high profile designers walking around and the relatively high proportion of prototypes on the tables be they works in progress, or close to final … Continue reading →
On the eve of the revelation of the winners of the SdJ award this Sunday, the nominees for a very different kind of game award have been announced. The Jogo do Ano is the Portuguese Game of the Year award, … Continue reading →
