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Games that give me a sense of zen are pretty great, and that is what I expected as I unboxed The One Hundred Torii and got it setup on the table. When you first get the game out of the box, there might seem like a ton is going on. You have small tokens, larger tokens, people tokens, people banners, and so much more. The game was overwhelming to setup, but was the gameplay any good? Let’s dive into The…

Star Wars Shatterpoint is launching on June 2nd, and our copy of the Core Set just arrived today! Shatterpoint is a tabletop miniatures game set in the Star Wars universe, following the animated shows currently available on Disney+. Two teams of players will face off in a table-top assault, using terrain to their advantage. Here is a brief overview of the world you are playing in: “From this strife arise moments of great importance, known as Shatterpoints, where the actions…

Collectible card gaming has been dominated by a few powerhouses over the past few years, namely Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Many have tried to break into the space – both via official companies and failed Kickstarter campaigns – but haven’t been able to make a dent. This year, Lorcana from Ravesnburger, a Disney collectible card game, will be launching and next year, Fantasy Flight Games is launching a Star Wars collectible card game. Here is a bit of…

After a solid 15 hours of play, it’s about time we took a first look at Descent: Legends of the Dark from Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee. Descent is a miniatures board game that follows a specific narrative arc. Players will take their heroes on different missions, attempting to root out evil, help those around them, and learn more about themselves. While we still have a lot of playing left to do before Act II of Descent launches this fall,…

Over the past few months, my father-in-law and I have been doing a deep dive in to the world of Fantasy Flight Games miniatures board games. We’ve played a good 25-30 hours of Journey’s in Middle Earth, about 10 hours of Star Wars: Imperial Assault, and about 15 hours of Descent: Legends of the Dark. While I believe that Journey’s in Middle Earth and Star Wars: Imperial Assault share a number of features that make them similar, Descent is a…

We’ve been playing a ton of Imperial Settlers lately, the miniatures board game set in the Star Wars universe. We’ve done a lot with both the core box and the Return to Hoth expansion, but lately we’ve also been diving into the Jabba’s Realm expansion. With a ton of new miniatures and some great terrain pieces, let’s take a peak at this expansion, and let you know whether or not it’s worth picking up! As we said in our Return…

I’ve been playing a ton of Star Wars: Imperial Assault over the past few weeks, and the gaming group finally took a deep dive into the Return to Hoth expansion for the game. There is a ton of content included in this expansion box, but it is worth noting a copy of the core game is required to play. For those who want to extend their Star Wars: Imperial Assault experience further, Return to Hoth is an excellent pick up!…

The board game industry is growing quicker than many people realize, and for the most part, it feels like the flashier titles rise to the top, while the more subtle, less appealing games sink to the bottom. All of this factors in look, not necessarily the experience of playing a game. When Asmodee Canada reached out with the opportunity to look at SETUP, I wasn’t overly interested. However, as a media member in the board game space, it seemed almost…

If you’re a fan of Greek mythology and strategy games, then you’re in for a treat! Santorini, the popular board game that has sold over 100,000 copies, has been reimagined into two unique masterpieces – Santorini Deluxe Pantheon Edition and Santorini Riddle of the Sphinx – now available on Kickstarter. Created by Roxley Games, the new Santorini Pantheon Deluxe Edition adds a sense of splendor associated with the Greek island it’s named after by adding a plethora of new gods…

Good components are a big part of having a great gaming experience. Fantasy Flight Games is one of the best in creating good components for massive miniatures board games, even if many of those components are made of cardboard. During my time with Journey’s in Middle Earth and Star Wars: Imperial Assault, I’ve realized that Fantasy Flight might be the best component maker in the business, and on a grand scale. Cardboard Tiles Both Journey’s in Middle Earth and Imperial…