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We’ve been playing Rock Hard 1977 from Devir over the past few weeks and have really been enjoying the games theme, and how it’s woven into both the mechanics and the components as well. As we almost always do, it’s time to take a look at the components in this game, and let you know what we think of them! Let’s get going! As with all Devir games, I have one thing I need to write about off the top…

I’m on the fence when it comes to games with gimmicks built into them. What is a gimmick in the board game space? It’s something that perhaps you haven’t seen before, that does something “cool”, and maybe is used as a means to sell a game, rather than the game mechanics themselves. Four Gardens from Arcane Wonders has a massive gimmick, both in how it is used in gameplay and how big it is on the table. But how well…

When you first get everything out of the box for Harrow County you might be a bit concerned about how much is going on in the game. There are dozens of little tiles, jars, fire tokens, and so much more. Thankfully, it actually gets taught to you over a series of “chapters” until it all comes together in the final chapter with all the rules knowledge you need for a 2 or 3 player game. The pieces in the game…

Leder Games games…titles…games…have a specific look to them that some people love and some people hate. It’s a fitting style, because it appears that Leder Games games are things that people either love or hate. I just happen to like Leder Games and what they do. That goes for the game mechanics they launch and the artwork they use. After being blown away by Oath  I’m back in the Leder Games universe to look at Root, which is one that…

If you’ve never played an Azul game before there is a chance you are missing out on something you might really enjoy. With so many different versions to choose from, Azul brings a common tile laying mechanic but changes it up game-to-game. I’ve had the pleasure of playing a ton of Azul over the past half decade, and while it’s not my favourite game to bust out on game night anymore, I was intrigued when Asmodee Canada offered up the…

Star Wars is a hot intellectual property right now – with the recent launch of a bevy of Disney+ shows, there are brand new lines of toys, board games, video games, and more. Another thing that is hot right now? Cooperative board games, so it makes good sense for there to be a cooperative Mandalorian based board game for folks to sink their teeth into. But before we even get this to the table, let’s talk about the quality of…

Gnome Hollow is a gorgeous game and is using magnetized player boards, something we don't see often! Let's check it out!

I wasn't initially excited for Umbrella, but the production is so dang good! Now it's time to play this beautiful game!

My wife is a huge fan of anything to do with plants, and yes that extends to board games. We have a ton of plant themed board games, all of which bring something new to the table mechanics wise. Stalk Exchange is yet another unique plant based game to add into our collection, and I’m really excited about this one if for no other reason than the outstanding production. Let’s take a look. In Stalk Exchange, players will be containing…

The LEGO Group and Asmodee today announced a multi-year partnership to create and distribute innovative LEGO board games. This exciting collaboration will bring together the iconic LEGO System in Play with Asmodee’s expertise in board game development, resulting in a new range of high-quality games for families and LEGO fans of all ages. To spearhead this partnership, a new studio called Dotted Games has been established. Based in Denmark, Dotted Games will focus on developing engaging and creative LEGO board…