Board Games Reviews

When I wrote the components overview and impressions article for Books of Time, I noted that this was one of the more interesting games I’ve played in the last few years. The creating a book mechanic isn’t something I’ve seen before, and the way the game plays out is really interesting. There are so many things to keep track of, which might suck for some people, but I found the decision space really captivating. Does the game hold up long…

Little card games are all the rage right now, and we’ve played another fantastic licensed game over the past week. Usually, it takes me a few weeks to get a game, learn the rules, and play it enough times to review. With Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, I was able to do it in a week. My 10 year old loves this game, and we’ve played a ton already. But is Star Wars: Bounty Hunters something you will want to pick…

In the vast landscape of tabletop gaming, where imagination knows no bounds, Heroes of Fairy Tail emerges as a vibrant homage to the beloved manga and anime series. Published by Mage Company and designed by Konstantinos Kokkinis, this cooperative card game invites players to step into the shoes of their favorite characters from the Fairy Tail guild and embark on a quest filled with magic, camaraderie, and daring escapades.

Experience the unique gameplay of Salton Sea, a compact board game that brings the excitement of mining to your tabletop. Get ready for an adventure!

In the realm of board games, where strategy meets storytelling, lies Council of Shadows, an intricate tapestry of deception, negotiation, and cunning maneuvers. Developed by seasoned designers and published by Shadowborn Games, this game transports players to a world shrouded in secrecy and political intrigue, where every decision holds weight and every alliance is a double-edged sword.

Fractured Sky from IV Studio is coming back to Kickstarter with a reprint and an expansion on April 30, and the company was nice enough to send me the Super Deluxe version of the game to review on the website. We’ve already talked about all the components and what you can expect there, so let’s talk about the turn-to-turn gameplay and see whether this is right for you. In Fractured Sky, players will be placing air ships, buildings and more…

Moonrakers is a combination of something I love and something I generally hate. As a longtime fan of games like Dominion, I would say that I really enjoy deck or bag buildings games. Negotiation games, however, are generally not my cup to of tea. Things like Waterfall Park , while a great production and fun to play, ultimately fall flat for me after a few plays because of the negotiation elements. Still, I’ve managed to play a number of games…

It’s been a little while since we put out a review for Star Wars Shatterpoint but we are back with a fully painted squad of Mandalorians to talk about. Ever since I finished watching The Mandalorian on Dinsey+ I’ve been eagerly anticipating a Shatterpoint Squad Pack with Din Djarin and Groku, and it is here! Is it worth picking up, however, or is it simply preying on the desire for fans to get their hands on more Mando stuff! Let’s…

Fun and cutesy card games have been swinging for the fences for almost a decade now. I remember the first time I played Killer Bunnies, and while I wasn’t a huge fan of how long you played, and then it all came down to the luck of what carrots you had, I did enjoy most of the turn-to-turn moments the game offered. Here to Slay is another cutesy card driven experience that threw a lot of wacky ideas onto the…

For as long as The Red Dragon Inn has been a thing, I’m honestly SHOCKED that I’ve never played the game before. There are people who love this franchise – and purchase every game – and others who don’t. For me, I’ve felt very overwhelmed by the whole idea. The game has been around for so long, with so many expansions, that I’m not sure I wanted the hassle of jumping in now! That was until a review copy of…