For Families

I have been playing a fair amount of Forbidden Island recently. As I have said in my Forbidden Island review, I think it’s a well-designed game and I am enjoying it. So I was curious if there is something more on offer – and sure there is. Forbidden Island has received two “sequels“: Forbidden Desert … Read more

Forbidden Island is a very challenging cooperative board game, which is also easy to learn for new players. Does it have the best of both worlds? Read my Forbidden Island Game Review to find out. Introduction to Forbidden Island Game Review Last week, I have been browsing local ads. I do it now and then, … Read more

In Kahuna, two players play as shamans and fight over control of the tropical islands in a card-driven area-control game. Ready my Kahuna: Board Game Review to find out if the now-aging game still holds out and is worthy of a play. Introduction to Kahuna: Board Game Review We have had Kahuna for a couple … Read more

Football (soccer, for all you American friends), like many other sports, is a very dynamic engagement that is hard to implement on a tabletop. Yes, there have been attempts made, i.e. the legendary Subbuteo, newer Time of Soccer, or more recently, Counter Attack. The reason I’m mentioning Counter Attack, is that it shares a designer … Read more

Racing is a popular board game mechanic, particularly with family-friendly games. How does Bayou Bash, a 2021 contender from Wyrd Miniatures rate? Read the review below. Introduction to Bayou Bash Board Game Review Roll-and-move is probably the board game mechanic everyone learns at an early age with the games such as Snakes & Ladders or … Read more

This article is a review of Cartographers, a 2019 draw-and-write board game. Find out what it’s about, who it is for, is it any good, and if you should buy it. Introduction to Cartographers Board Game Review Tile placement is one of the more satisfying board game mechanics. Seeing the landscape or other structures in … Read more

In this article, you can read about Canopy, a beautiful card-drafting game set in dense tropical rainforest. Read the full Canopy Board Game Review below. Introduction to Canopy Board Game Review Welcome to the tropical rainforest, the richest ecosystem on the planet! Rain, sunlight, tall trees, lush vegetation, and free-roaming wildlife all work in harmony … Read more

If you’re considering getting a board game for your pre-school child, today’s Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe) – Review should interest you. What can kids learn from it and what ages is it suitable for? Introduction to Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe) – Review Kids and trains go together like peanut butter and … Read more