Opinionated Gamers

  • Unmatched: Battle of Legends Volume III

    The good folks at Restoration Games keep churning out new boxes of Unmatched: Battle of Legends heroes – and continue to try new and interesting ways to echo the myths & stories that inspire the various characters. Whether it’s the … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Burger Master

    Burger Master Designer: Jeppe Norsker Publisher:  Korea Boardgames Players:  1-6 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Test your mettle in this competition to be the greatest burger chef of them all! Compete with other … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Paper World

    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 →

  • Developer Diary: The Game Makers

    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 →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 19)

    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 →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Oddland

    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 →

  • Everdell: The Complete Collection – An Extensive Review

    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 →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Santorini

    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 →

  • Dale Yu: Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey

    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 →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Ruins

    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 →