Posts By Adam Roffel

The Binding of Isaac is an immensely popular video game franchise, and when the game was adapted into a card game many years ago, it was again quite popular. With the release of promo cards and expansions, the game has evolved from its early state, and now all of that content is available in a beautiful collectors edition case, with so much room for more stuff! Before we dive into the actual collectors edition, it’s worth taking a high level…

The a-series of the Pixel phone line-up has finally landed around the world, and those who enjoy many premium Google phone features at a discounted price are going to be very excited. This year, Google has opted for even less disparity between the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 7a, and with only (MSRP) $200.00 separating the two at retail in Canada, I wondered which provided the better value. Let’s dive into the Pixel 7a and see how it…

There is a ton of variety already available for Star Wars: Shatterpoint, and I’m loving it. If you purchase the core box, you can have Ahsoka and Anakin Skywalker face off against Darth Maul and Asajj Ventres. If you opt to purchase some of the character packs, you can already add Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and the Magna Guards and Obiwan Kenobi, Commander Cody, and a few clone troopers. But with so many squads available, and having played them all,…

Today is finally the day – although we’ve had Shatterpoint for almost a month now, the game is finally releasing in stores across Canada and the United States. It won’t be long before the internet is flooded with fantastic – and likely not so fantastic – paint jobs, and I cannot wait. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been taking Shatterpoint for a spin, and have really been enjoying it . The systems work really well, and I love how…

So here we are, near the end of #hamletweek and ready to dump our thoughts of the game onto the page for you to read. This won’t be a how-to-play – we’ve always felt that for more complex games like Hamlet, you are better off watching a how-to-play on YouTube rather than reading about it here! But what do we think of how the game works? Let’s take a peak. The concept behind Hamlet is really good – you are…

Cooperative campaign and legacy games are kind of a hot commodity right now, and I can see why. When most folks purchase a board game for 50 or 60 dollars, they will obviously get a few plays out of it but then it might go away for a long time. People like to see their dollars stretched as far as possible, and play a game as long as possible. Ticket to Ride 12 times doesn’t actually sound like the most…

7 Wonders is a great, last brand, and one of the best games ever made. It is rated very high on Board Game Geek, and for good reason. While there might be a lot of things that need to get put out on the table, and the first few times you play may seem a bit daunting, the game itself is very streamlined, and with the right group, can be played very quickly. When 7 Wonders Architects was released a…

Recently, I had the opportunity to take To the Rescue! A Dog Shelter Simulator for a spin, and while I wasn’t sure what to expect, I found a very cozy, dog centric experience that was more fun than it probably has any right being. With a fantastic gameplay loop and tons to actually do, To the Rescue! should be a big hit this summer on Nintendo Switch! Guess what? In To the REscue! A Dog Shelter Simulator you will be…

There has been talk both within my own gaming group and online with those playing Shatterpoint early that Anakin Skywalker is too powerful of a character, and a bit overpowered when competing against the other included primary characters in the core box. In our own games, we saw first hand how quickly Anakin could turn the tide of battle, even levelling Asajj Ventres in one turn. See, Anakin has a powerful additional force paid action that allows him to ...

This week is Hamlet week where stores, cafes and sites are showcasing Hamlet across multiple player counts to celebrate the games US retail release! Use the hashtag #hamletweek on various social media platforms as well to see about a few contests that can be entered! Today, we are focusing on an overview of Hamlet, how it plays, and a few things you might want to know before playing. Let’s dive in! In Hamlet, players are competing with each other to…