Board Games Reviews

Annunaki: Dawn of the Gods is a 4x board game that can be played in under two hours. While I was skeptical that this was really the case, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that was very true. While it might not have the same meatiness of other 4x board games, I think what you get here is fantastic, and the time you spend playing for what you get in the experience is fantastic. Let’s take a more…

What's better - Between Two Cities Essential Edition or Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig? We have all the details in this review of Between Two Cities!

Every now and then, I absolutely love playing a game that is so simplistic, I feel like very little thought is required to play. Ultimately, that isn’t the case with Monstrolicious because, well, if you don’t think you don’t win! And I learned that the hard way playing against my 10 year old son Lochlan. This game is so simplistic you might mistake it for a straight kids game, but I’ve enjoyed playing this with a wide variety of people,…

Explore the beautiful world of Botany - a board game that combines plants, strategy, and stunning artwork.

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…