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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 ...

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Sep 15, 20252 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...

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Aug 30, 20252 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,...

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Jul 3, 20252 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...

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May 13, 20252 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...

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May 6, 20253 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...

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Apr 29, 20253 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 26, 20253 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...

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Mar 23, 20252 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 10, 20252 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...

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Mar 2, 20252 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...

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Feb 11, 20255 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...

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Feb 10, 20252 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...

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Feb 6, 20256 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...

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Jan 30, 20253 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...

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Jan 19, 20252 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...

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Jan 12, 20254 min read


No Proposals Here: Rebel Princess Board Game Review
Introduction My wife loves trick-taking games. Me? Not so much. So, I was hesitant when she spotted Rebel Princess. But then she explained: you're a rebellious princess trying to AVOID proposals, and the player with the fewest wins. Now that's my kind of game! Rebel Princess plays 3-6 players, and it takes under an hour to play. The game is beautifully illustrated by Alfredo Cáceres. It's designed by Daniel Byrne, José Gerardo Guerrero, Kevin Peláez, and Tirso Virgos. The gam

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Dec 22, 20242 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...

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Dec 8, 20244 min read
Stamp Swap Board Game Review: A Collector’s Dream with a Twist of Cutthroat Strategy
I’ll be honest: I was on the fence about this game. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of Paul Salomon (hello, Honey Buzz 🐝), and Stonemaier Games delivers favorites to our table, but… stamps? Really? How exciting could a game about postage be? Then life intervened. One of my resolutions this year was to stop being that person who just ships Amazon gifts with a half-hearted “hope you like it” and start sending real, heartfelt mail. So, there I was at the post office, droppin

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Dec 4, 20243 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


Match Madness Review: Think Fast, Stack Faster!
I’m always on the lookout for board games that are easy to learn, have replayability, are language-independent, and can be played over...

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Dec 4, 20243 min read


Santa Banter Board Game Review
Looking for a Christmas party game to get in the holiday spirit? Check out Santa Banter published by Big Potato Games is a party games for 4+ players. The games really becomes fun at six or more players. It takes about 30 minutes to play. Get ready to rhyme in this festive and challenging game! About Santa Banter If you are a fan of rhyming and Monikers. You'll enjoy this light game. For a no festive version, try Obama Llama and let me know how it is. I haven't had the chance

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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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