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Mean Girls and Game Night
It’s October 3rd—the Mean Girls holy grail of days. What better way to honor it than with a game night featuring these board games and...

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Oct 3, 20241 min read


Ada's Library Review
I’m a bookworm who’s terrible at tidying up. My wife, on the other hand, is a master organizer with zero interest in literature. Can you...

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Oct 1, 20243 min read


Can't Stop Review: Scaling New Heights with the Sain Am Peak Edition by Playte Games
A few months ago, I tried Can't Stop at Ravenfolks in Mexico City, and it was an instant hit. The thrill of pushing your luck with dice...

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Sep 28, 20243 min read


Express Cross Review: Building Number Chains Like a Pro!
Picture this: you’re at a crosswalk, waiting for the light to turn green, and suddenly—bam! You’re inspired to create the longest chain...

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Sep 20, 20244 min read


Herbaceous Review: Planting the Seeds of Strategy and Fun
Herbaceous captures the charm of gardening without the mess! In this engaging game, players pot herbs in a race to score the most points

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Sep 16, 20245 min read


Rolling Realms Review: A Quick Adventure in Every Session
For fans of games like Wingspan and Viticulture, the lure of epic adventures can sometimes clash with the reality of limited time...

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Sep 10, 20243 min read


Cartographers Review: A Strategic Map-Making Adventure
It was April Fool's Day 2022, and I'd promised my wife I wouldn't buy another game. But let's face it, promises are made to be broken—especially when it comes to board games. So, I picked up Cartographers, a title I knew nothing about. Turns out, I stumbled upon a hidden gem. The game's strategic map-building mechanics reminded me of the challenges we faced when planning our new fence. It was like a playful way to explore the concept of boundaries and control without the actu

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Sep 3, 20244 min read


I finally found a hockey board game!
My top hobbies? Board games and ice hockey! I'm at the rink several times a week, and I'm around a board game table as often as I can be. So, when I found out there's a game that scratches both itches, I was all in! Sports Dice: Hockey is published by FoxMind and designed by Andy Geremia. The game is a quick, action-packed game that takes less than a period to play. It all starts at center ice when you're ready for face-off. You and your opponent roll six dice—whoever has the

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Aug 31, 20243 min read


SMÄK! a unicorn twist to UNO Review
SMÄK! is a fast-paced card game that offers a fresh take on classic card-matching. With cute art and a unique dice-rolling mechanic,...

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Aug 31, 20243 min read


Do you need all games in a series?
Series come in all shapes and sizes, like: Expansions, mini expansions, and promo packs: These little extras add some zest to your base game Thematic Series: Games that share a common theme or setting, creating a cohesive experience Game Iterations: Different versions or takes on the same core game So, do you need them all? Well, it depends! For some, it’s all about collecting (secretly waving at my wife). But let’s be real—game iterations can sometimes feel redundant if they

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Aug 27, 20242 min read


MicroMacro: Crime City Review: Unravel the Mysteries in this Tiny Town
MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique puzzle game for 1-4 players, with solo or two players being the sweet spot. The game was designed by...

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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Top Waffle Review: A Deliciously Sweet Card Game
Today is Waffle Day! What better way to celebrate this delicious treat than by indulging in a game of Top Waffle? Lovemore Games whipped up a delightful treat with Top Waffle. This beautiful card game is perfect for families and friends. The game is fast-paced and is all about serving up the perfect waffle combinations to satisfy your customers. Top Waffle supports 2-6 players and scales well at each player count. A game typically lasts around 10 minutes per player. As a waff

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Aug 24, 20242 min read


TacTile First Impressions
TacTile, designed by Joseph Bugbee and published by Friendly Bee Game Company, is coming to Kickstarter! This 2-4 player game is an...

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Aug 23, 20244 min read


First Impression of Let's Go to Japan
My friend had just returned from Japan, bearing gifts of Kit Kats, tea, and a quirky Japanese Oink game. It was as if fate was teasing me when I arrived at another friend's place to find they were setting up Let's Go to Japan. Was this a sign? Should I be booking my next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun? I'm leaning towards yes. The game itself is a delightful mix of strategy and cultural immersion. The game invites you to craft the perfect Japanese adventure between the ci

Coty
Aug 16, 20243 min read


2024 so far in review
I've spent 25% of the first 8 months of the years playing a lot of games. Dive into my stats

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Aug 11, 20242 min read


What drives you bananas during game night?
No one is perfect and neither is board game night, but when does someone's habits become unbearable?

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Jul 17, 20244 min read


Kittin: First Impressions
Kittin is a cute children's palette cleanser that plays up to 8 players. You can play competitive or in teams

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Jun 22, 20243 min read


Yucatan First Impressions
Yucatan board game a 1-4 player game based on Mayan culture with strategic sacrifices, battles, and confusing rules

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Jun 12, 20243 min read


Tiny Towns: a Thriving Town in a Box
Tiny Towns is a strategy and puzzle game for 1-6 players. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, with high replay value

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Jun 10, 20243 min read


A Fake Artist Goes to New York review of a deceptively simple party game
Bluff and draw together! Guess the secret word or find the imposter artist.

Coty
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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