Opinionated Gamers

  • Attack of the Mini-Cons!

    As the summer winds down, so do the giant, overwhelming board game conventions!  Everyone is getting their games from Essen Spiel, GenCon and Origins, PAX Unplugged, etc. to the table.  Yes, yes…I realize that conventions continue throughout the year, but … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of King’s Coalition

    King’s Coalition Designer: Derek Croxton Publisher: Play to Z Players: 2-5 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3NvW2xt  Played with review copy provided by publisher The king is facing unrest and has fired his key advisors. Now, you … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Roaring 20s

    Roaring 20s Designer: Leo Colovini Publisher: Deep Print Players: 3-5 Age: 8+ Time: 20-30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome to the Roaring 20s, when you will try to attract the trendiest dinos to your glamorous party. … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Stamp Swap

    Stamp Swap Designer: Paul Salomon Publisher: Stonemaier Games Players: 1-5 Age: 14+ Time: 20-60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fjwGPb  Played with review copy provided by publisher Designer Paul Salomon (Honey Buzz, Genotype) brings stamp collecting to life on tabletops in … ...

  • Dale Yu: Preview of The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game

    The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game Designer: Bryan Bornmueller Publisher: Office Dog Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with preview copy provided by publisher (Game slated for Jan 2025 release, but there is a soft release … Continue reading →

  • Cyber Monday Opinionated Gamers Gift Guide 2024 – Games on sale today – including game collection must haves for $13

    OK, if you’re not ready for shopping, just skip this post.  But, if you’re looking to get a jump on the holiday season, here are a few ideas for you.   Today, how about some suggestions for good gifts – that … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of Gardlings

    Gardlings Designer:Kristian A Østby and Maria Østby  Publisher: Alion Players: 1-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Cleverly build your garden. Harvest gems and enrich your seed bag with new, amazing creatures so your … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of The Yellow House

    The Yellow House Designer: Geonil Publisher: Mandoo Players: 2 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In The Yellow House, inspired by artists like Van Gogh and Gauguin, you’ll engage in debates about which elements … Continue reading →

  • Dale Yu: Review of 3 of a Kind

    3 Of a Kind Designer: Tim Eisner Publisher: Weird City Games Players: 2-8 Age: 10+ Time: 25 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher What is the scariest zoo animal? The happiest item in a junk drawer? The most … Continue reading →

  • Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2024 (Part 8)

    This year we’ve been going with Pandemic: Iberia as our preferred version to explore. It’s a nice variant of the base game (no legacy or anything) which adds the ability to build railways to zoom around the board and to … Continue reading →