Opinionated Gamers

  • Dale Yu: Review of Space Bureau

    Space Bureau Designer: Andrey Kolupaev Publisher: Hobby World Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome aboard, Captain, Sir!  The 10-XN class starship is ready for discovery. New worlds are waiting for us!  … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Galactic Renaissance

    Galactic Renaissance Designers: Christian Martinez Publisher: Matagot Players: 2-4 Ages: 14+ Time: 45-90 min Played with copy provided by publisher Amazon Affiliate Link: Following Inis, Galactic Renaissance is the second installment of the “Political Trilogy” by designer Christian ...

  • Dale Yu: Review of F.O.R.K  (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale)

    F.O.R.K. (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale) Designer: Ta-Te Wu Publisher: Sunrise Tornado Game Studio Players: 2-6 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by the publisher Amazon affiliate link: F.O.R.K. (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale) is a 2 … Continue reading →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 3)

    Recently I was reminiscing about the games I played at my debut Gathering of Friends in 2004 and was surprised by how many have fallen by the wayside.   My initial thought is that games are simply better now. But … Continue reading →

  • Preview of OrthoGnomes

    OrthoGnomes Designer: Kotori Publisher: PhantomLab Players: 2 Age: 8 Time: 5-15 minutes This game was provided by the publisher. Summary: OrthoGnomes is a clever 2 player strategy game which is played in a 3-dimensional space. This latest game from indie … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Torii

    Torii Designer: Kuan Chen Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher From time to time, sprightly spirits are seen jumping around. When these playful beings appear, miracles occur, and the village … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of For a Crown

    For A Crown Designer: Maxime Rambourg Publisher: Repos Players: 3-5 Age: 8+ Time: 45 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher At the dawn of the Renaissance, great empires sought to expand, but amidst these powerhouses … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Flutter

    Flutter Designer: Matt Bahntge Publisher: Phase Shift Games / Asmodee Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Immerse yourself in the wonder of nature and create a vibrant meadow … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Ethnos 2nd Ed

    Ethnos, 2nd Ed Designer:  Paolo Mori Publisher: CMON Players: 1-6 Age: 12+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In the faraway land of Ethnos, a new Age is dawning. The ashes of the old Age have … Continue reading →

  • Boxing Day Gaming

    My friend Joe is one of the regulars in my gaming group.  He, like me, is a confirmed member of the Cult of the New when it comes to games.  In mid-December, his gaming order crammed full of Essen titles … Continue reading →