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Etherstone Review: Dice, Leaders, and Cosmic Chaos
I wasn’t sure what to expect with Etherstone. The art is gorgeous, the rules are light, and once you get rolling it’s deeper and faster...

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10 hours ago2 min read


Hanafuda: Koi-Koi Review
I’m a sucker for two-player games, and Hanafuda: Koi-Koi is a reprint of a fast, elegant game that checks all my boxes. Pencil First...

Coty
Sep 242 min read


Slanguage by FoxMind Board Game Review
Ever wonder how much slang has changed over the past 100 years? Slanguage teaches you all about it in about 30-minutes. This 3-8 players...

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Sep 192 min read


Digging into Orapa Mine: Battleship with a Bling
Introduction Lately, I’ve been obsessing over Playte games. I love their clever design and small boxes packed with big games. Enter,...

Coty
Sep 162 min read


Codenames Duet: a Review for Two Spies
Introduction Two player games are our favorite, and cooperative ones always give us just the right amount of stress. Codenames Duet ...

Coty
Sep 152 min read


Watergate Board Game Review
Some games teach you how to plant crops or stack engines. Watergate is about corruption, conspiracy, and dragging a president’s...

Coty
Aug 302 min read


🍌 Tasso Banana – A Dexterity Game That’s Totally Bananas
Tasso Banana is fast, silly, and way more strategic than you'd expect from a bunch of wobbly wooden bananas. It’s also a Playte game,...

Coty
Jul 32 min read


Farkle Board Game Review
Let's Talk Farkle! 🎲Farkle is a game that's pretty easy to learn, but boy, it can be a real challenge to master. In this dice game, you...

Coty
May 132 min read


My Lil'Everdell Board Game Review
Everdell, but shrunk down for the younger crowd? Or maybe a quicker version? Yes please. But don’t let the “Lil” fool you—this is still a...

Coty
May 63 min read


🌈Rainbow Bunny Bop 🐰 Board Game Review
I heard about Rainbow Bunny Bop on a podcast and I had to get it. A rainbow game where you race? Sign me up. Adorable bunnies, fast...

Coty
Apr 293 min read


You Can't Say "UMM" Board Game Review
"You Can't Say Umm" by Big Potato Games is a fast-paced party game for 4–10 players that sharpens public speaking, vocabulary, and teamwork skills. Describe hilarious object combos without using filler words like "umm" or "ah" to score points. Easy to learn, quick to play, and packed with laughter and replayability

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Apr 263 min read


Trio Review: A Clever, Quick Card Game for Everyone
I love Trio by Happy Camper! This game is designed by 宮野 華也 (Kaya Miyano) and illustrated by Laura Michaud and 別府さい (Sai Beppu) . This...

Coty
Mar 232 min read


Jumping Dice Review: Shake, Match, Ring!
Jumping Dice designed by Taewon Moon and published by Boardboom Inc is a quick, loud, and chaotic party game for up to four players. Need...

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Mar 102 min read


Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes! – A Fast-Paced Power Struggle
History buff? Still no. War games? Only if they’re fast! Enter Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes! —a two-player area control showdown by...

Coty
Mar 22 min read


KaCoPlays Reviews Vineyard: A Winemaking Game
Introduction: 🍷A Toast to Vineyard Four friends—Greta, Joe, Sylvie, and Tomás—are out to craft the finest wines, and honestly? I want...

Coty
Feb 115 min read


FIKA Board Game Review: Brewing Up Tension in Every Sip
FIKA is the Swedish tradition of taking a break and enjoy a hot drink with a snack. That sounds peaceful, well think again. FIKA is a...

Coty
Feb 102 min read


Welcome to... Board Game Review: Urban Planning at Its Finest!
Never did I think I would channel my inner city planner, scrutinizing every street, park, and pool. My weekends used to be all about...

Coty
Feb 66 min read


Art Robbery Board Game Review: Greedy Thieves and Tight Alibis
I love art. Fun fact: I started college thinking I’d become an art director. Instead, I pivoted to engineering, but my passion for...

Coty
Jan 303 min read


Pirates, Plunder, and Plot Twists: The Deceitful Fun of Traitors Aboard
In Traitors Aboard , you’re either a loyal pirate or a sneaky mutineer—and trust me, things are about to get suspicious. In this 3-8...

Coty
Jan 192 min read


All Aboard for Ticket to Ride Legacy Board Game Review
After a year of playing Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West , we finished the campaign—and I WON! 🎉 For the first time ever, we...

Coty
Jan 124 min read


Odin Board Game Review
Hanging out with friends is great, but pairing a beer with a game? Even better! Especially when the beer shares the name of the game—like...

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Dec 16, 20242 min read


Doomlings Board Game Review
The holidays are here, and that means love, laughter—and yes, the inevitable family drama. Why not channel that chaotic energy into a...

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Dec 13, 20242 min read


Pictures Board Game Review: A Creative Laugh-Fest for Everyone
When I first heard about Pictures published by Rio Grande Games and PD-Verlag, I wasn’t sure what to expect. A game where you recreate...

Coty
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Jewel Box Board Game Review
Jewel Box: A Quick, Cute, and Strategic Beetle Collector Game 🪲 1-4 players ⏳ 10 minutes per player ⚙️ Dice rolling, tile placement, set...

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Dec 4, 20242 min read
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