Reviewing Playmobil products is one of my favourite things to do because it really lets me connect with my youngest on his level. He absolutely adores the products and uses them everywhere, including during bath time. He’s recently become a bit interested in sports at the ripe young age of 4, and watching the Maple Leafs with me is something he’s come to enjoy. When I saw Playmobil had NHL themed sets, I knew I had to jump! Two specific…
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You Cannot Run Duel Pack – Review
After much work we finally had the opportunity to see how Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi worked in combat situations, and after a lot of humming and hawing, I have a few thoughts. Obi-Wan is particularly interesting here, and while he has some insanely powerful abilities, it comes with a major drawback. Vader has his own abilities, but I think in this pack Obi-Wan is an intriguing addition to your squad. Darth Vader, Jedi Hunter As you would expect, Darth…
Read MoreSeas of Havoc Board Game Review
There are a ton of different genres of board games available, including deck building, worker placement, area control, and more. Very often, games choose one of these features and build an entire experience around that. Seas of Havoc went a different route. Combining worker placement, deck building, and a quasi area-control mechanism, they have created one of my favourite experiences of the past couple years. How to Play In Seas of Havoc, players will play the ...
Read MoreMarvel D.A.G.G.E.R. Board Game Review
When I first saw Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. I wasn’t really sure what to think. In fact, I even saw it laid out on a table at a recent trade show and wasn’t overly impressed. Was this really worth $95 Canadian? Even if the cost of the game doesn’t feel quite right to me, that doesn’t mean it won’t be right for you. Regardless of the price, Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. is a phenomenal game that I could play again and again – and…
Read MoreUnboxing The Witcher: Old World Board Game
Board games based on video game IPs has generally been a pretty bad idea, but lately companies have been getting the experience just right. When the Kickstarter campaign for The Witcher: Old World ran last year, add me to the group of folks sceptical that the game would be any good. After seeing it at a trade event put on by Asmodee Canada, I was instantly intrigued. Last week, the standard retail version of the game arrived, and I was…
Read MoreUnboxing Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R.S + Initial Thoughts
When Fantasy Flight Games announced that they would be releasing Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. this summer, I was pretty excited about it. As a huge Marvel fan, a cooperative hero focused game was something I knew I was going to enjoy. Plus, it’s Fantasy Flight Games! There might be great miniatures in the box as well. After my copy arrived in the mail, I was half right, but that isn’t too big of a deal. Let’s hop into the box and see…
Read MoreAssembling the July Wave of Shatterpoint Characters
July is just around the corner, and we are getting our second wave of additional content for Star Wars: Shatterpoint. Coming out this month is the Plans and Preparations Squad Pack, the Jedi Hunters Squad Pack, and the You Can’t Run Dual Pack. Let’s dive into what you get with each expansion, and talk a bit about building these units! Plans and Preparations Squad Pack Primary: Jedi Master Luminara Unduli Secondary: Padawan Barriss Offee Supports: Republic Clone ...
Read MoreMaul Peak Impressions
Two player games are pretty hard to come by, so when they drop on my doorstep I always hope it will be a lot of fun. While I definitely had fun with Maul Peak, there are just a few things I wasn’t loving about the experience. Still, with easy to understand rules and a bit of variety in the Guardians you can play as, and I think this is still one of the better two player games in recent memory!…
Read MoreNova Lands Impressions on Nintendo Switch
Automation games are becoming more and more common. One of my favourites from the past few years has been Autobots, but I think a new favourite has emerged. Nova Lands is doing a lot of really great things. Does it set itself apart from others? I’m not 100% sure, but what I do know is that I’m really enjoying my time with the game . In Nova Lands, players will be building up their automation systems, collecting resources and doing…
Read MoreNew Game from Lookout Games – Forest Shuffle
This October, Lookout Games is launching a brand new game experience called Forest Shuffle. Forest Shuffle, a 2-5 player game where players are attempting to collect more trees than there opponents, is looking like it will have addicting gameplay and fantastic art. Love walking around in nature and checking out what the world has to offer? Forest Shuffle might give you that experience right on your home table! Forest Shuffle is designed by brilliant (and ...
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