Reviews and Roundups
Heavier board games, ususally with several game mechanics working simulatenauosly. Dedicated to hardcore players eager to learn and perfect their strategies.
This review talks about Brass: Birmingham, an economy board game set in the industrial revolution. How good is Brass: Birmingham? Introduction to Brass: Birmingham Review I’ve always been a big history fan, with certain periods that particularly fascinated me. The industrial revolution was one such period. It was a time of great change. Technological advancements … Read more
A wargame of woodland might and right, wrapped in cute overalls. Read my Root Board Game Review to learn how much of a game lies underneath the appealing exteriors. Introduction to Root Board Game Review Root, a Kickstarter success story from 2018 has taken the board gaming world by storm. Many were blown away by … Read more
In this Gaia Project Board Game Review, read about one of the more complex strategy games on the market. It’s the second edition of an excellent game, boarding perfection. Is Gaia Project rightfully among the all-time best board games? Introduction to Gaia Project Board Game Review Most of the Gaia Project reviews I’ve read start … Read more
In this Folded Space Inserts Review, read about reasons to buy, assembly, and direct review of some of the Folded Space products. What is an insert? An insert for a board game is a set of 3rd party storage solutions (boxes or similar) that is designed to store the game’s components. Why do you need … Read more
This article is my The Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game Review. I talk about the theme, mechanics, and content. Is it worth your money? Introduction to The Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game Review I’ve got to admit Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite fantasy universes. It’s astounding what … Read more
Good non-wargame history board games are not easy to make. One of those that best interpret the historical event is Lewis & Clark Board Game. Set on an expedition, interact with Indians, and try to be the first to reach the Pacific coast. Is it both historically accurate and a good game? A Brief History … Read more
There are several modes of playing Clans of Caledonia as single-player. We take a look at four of them and discuss which ones work and which don’t. Introduction In our hobby, the influx of new games is way too large to be able to play all the games we would like enough, even if you … Read more
Jaws of the Lion is the latest entry to the ever-expanding Gloomhaven universe. Read my Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion – Review to find out whether the slimmer version retains the qualities of its big brother. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Facts Published: 2020 Designer: Isaac Childres Players: 1-4, works well with all numbers Playing … Read more
In 2016, an updated edition of a very popular board game from 2007, Agricola was released. In this Agricola Revised Edition Board Game Review, you can find out whether it’s reasonable to upgrade and if it’s a good game on its own. Facts Published 2016 Designer Uwe Rosenberg Artist Klemens Franz Players 1-4, works well … Read more
Earlier this year, we acquired a copy of 7 Wonders: Duel and it has quickly become one of our go-to games. I’ve always been a fan of ancient civilization-themed games. Combine this with just the right complexity and short playtime, and the high popularity of the game in our household is no surprise. Therefore the … Read more