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Katie
Feb 20, 20245 min read
Savoring Spirit Island: A Raw and Riveting Review!
Intro I will never forget the first time I had sushi. I went out to dinner with my wife and mother-in-law and they ordered some monstrous...
Coty
Feb 16, 20244 min read
Widgets n' Digit$ a prototype first impressions review
Unleash your inner entrepreneur with Widgets and Digits board game currently in Kickstarter. 2-4 player game designed for new gamers
Coty
Feb 9, 20244 min read
🌱 Exploring Biome with Leonie
I had the pleasure of virtually sitting down with Leonie, the mastermind behind Biome. If you haven't heard of it yet, Biome is coming to...
Coty
Jan 30, 20245 min read
From Carcassonne to Tucana
whirlwind week of gaming, diving into new titles like The Game on Fire and Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest, and revisiting old favorites
Coty
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Craving Complexity and a Quick Fix? Try Rolling Realms
Rolling Realms board game by Stonemaier Games delivers epic adventures. Roll and write game perfect for solo gamers and 1-6 players
Coty
Jan 22, 20245 min read
What a Week of Dice and Decks!
Board game blitz! 49 in 7 days, laughter & memories galore. New and old board games were enjoyed at 2-5 players, managed to game every day
Coty
Jan 15, 20246 min read
A Marathon of Replays
27 board games played during the week. Most of them were old favorites like Carcassone and My City. Created a game challenge and curious on
Coty
Dec 31, 20233 min read
247 Days of Gaming: Our Year in Review
We've been on a massive gaming spree this year, logging a whopping 1,071 plays. We've battled zombies, practiced necromancy, built subway...
Coty
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Scrawl Board Game Review: a Drawing Game of Miscommunication
Introduction About six years ago, a friend gave me Scrawl as a birthday gift. The game was an instant hit and the same eight of us would...
Coty
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Silver & Gold Board Game Review: A Treasure Hunt Adventure
Silver & Gold: Easy, fast, fun Fast-paced treasure hunt on dry-erase maps. Great for all ages, languages & travel. High-quality components,
Coty
Dec 10, 20233 min read
Game On: Tackling the Unplayed
Rochester newbie finds solace in board games, builds epic collection, but a mountain of unplayed titles looms.
Coty
Dec 1, 20235 min read
Number Drop Review: A Tetris and Sudoku like board game
Number Drop: A Tetris-infused roll-and-write delight! Roll dice, fill shapes, score points, and block your rivals!
Coty
Oct 31, 20234 min read
Daybreak Review: a Cooperative Timely Board Game
Decarbonize the planet in Daybreak, a coop board game! Build renewables, adapt to climate change & conquer crises. Stunning art, edu QR code
Coty
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Viticulture Board Game Review: a favorite, wine not included
Cultivate grapes, craft vintages, & crush opponents in Viticulture! This worker placement game blends strategy & charm, for 1-6 players
Coty
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Lil' Guys Board Game Review
Introduction Lil' Guys is a relatively short card game in which players compete to throw the best party for a bunch of little guys. The...
Coty
Sep 30, 20232 min read
Splitter Board Game Review - Roll, Write & Strategize
Splitter board game, is a roll&write game that combines luck and strategy. Players roll two dice and symmetrically enter the numbers rolled
Coty
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Curious Cargo Board Game Review: Too Luck-Based for me
Introduction Curious Cargo is a 2-player board game by Ryan Courtney and published by Capstone Games. The game is set in a factory where...
Coty
Sep 14, 20233 min read
Sunset over Water: Board Game Review
Sunset Over Water: paint landscapes, hike through cards, & sell masterpieces in this quick, portable set collection game! 1-4 players
Coty
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Zuuli Board Game Review: Fierceness Meets Friendliness!
Zuuli is a card game for 1-6 players that combines the best of both worlds: adorable animals and strategic game play.
Coty
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Herd Mentality Review: an Udderly Fantastic Party Game
Herd Mentality is a party game for 4-20 players. The objective is to be the first player to collect 8 🐮
Coty
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Tinderblox Board Game Review
board game review for tinderblox a dexterity campfire-themed game that plays under fifteen minutes for 1-6 players
Coty
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Gods of Oethera prototype first impression
Intro Favor: Gods of Oethera is a tile-placement board game designed for 2-6 players. In this game, you select one of six unique...
Coty
Aug 19, 20232 min read
Moving Beyond Cards Against Humanity
Ditch Cards Against Humanity! Jokes rely on stereotypes & hurt. Try Monikers or Wavelength for inclusive, fun gameplay. New games, good time
Coty
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Beacon Patrol Board Game Review for a Coastal Adventure
Explore & protect the North Sea coast as Coast Guard captains in this beautiful, easy-to-learn co-op game for 1-4 players. No language neede
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