Exploring the Universe with The Search for Planet X: A Game Review
Board Games
Deduction games are incredibly fun. There is something about everyone trying to solve the same logic puzzle that I really enjoy. I’ll admit though, I kind of fell asleep on this genre over the years. We’ve played a lot of social deduction games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf, and Love Letter, because ...
Sagrada Board Game Review
Board Games
Our Sagrada Board Game Review is fantastic for people who love brain teasers and puzzles.
Suburbia: A City Building Board Game
Board Games
Looking for a step up from Monopoly? Try your hand at building an entire city! Suburbia was released over ten years ago and has stood the test of time. Players work as city planners placing different types buildings into their borough. The challenge comes from placing tiles in locations where they will give you the ...
Patchwork Board Game Review
Board Games
Overview Lately I’ve been a bit fascinated by games designed specifically for two players. It is very interesting to see how a game can be fine-tuned when the designer knows exactly how many people will be playing. The downside is, if I really like a two-player only game I can’t pull them out for the ...
Viticulture Board Game Review
Board Games
Christin and I have lots of hobbies. In addition to our love of board games we also love to cook and to make and drink wine. When we heard there was a wine-themed board game we just had to try it out! Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint. There is a lot to this game, ...
Dimension: A Fast-Paced 3D Puzzle Game
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A few years ago while walking through the main hall at a board game convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we came across a man setting up for a tournament of Dimension, a board game we’d never seen before. The tables were filled with brightly colored balls, which caught our attention and prompted us to stop. ...
Castle Panic: The Best Co-Op Board Game for Kids
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Castle Panic is a cooperative board game that is great for kids and perfect for the whole family. Players work together to defend their castle from monsters that are trying to destroy it. This game is great for teaching teamwork and problem-solving skills. In this post, we will discuss the gameplay of Castle Panic and ...
Stockpile: A Fun Interactive Stock Market Game
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Do you enjoy playing games that involve strategy and risk? Do you love the thrill of the stock market? Now you can get that same excitement from a board game with the game Stockpile. This interactive stock market game is a lot of fun and one of the best, yet most accessible, financial themed games ...
How to Play Forbidden Island: The Best Co-Op Board Game for Beginners
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Forbidden Island is a cooperative board game for two to four players. It’s designed by Matt Leacock, the creator of Pandemic, and it’s published by Gamewright. The goal of the game is to collect four treasures from the island and escape before the island sinks. When I want to introduce new people to Co-Op gaming, ...
Kingsburg: A Worker Placement Game with a Twist
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If you’re a fan of worker placement board games, then you’ll love Kingsburg! This game takes place in the medieval era, and tasks players with acquiring and managing resources while helping the King build up his kingdom and defend against invading enemies. There are many different ways to win the game, making it a challenge ...
The Infectious Fun of Pandemic: Why You Will Love This Game
Board Games
I think Pandemic was the first Co-Op board game I ever played. These days I recommend people start with Forbidden Island for their first Co-Op game (a game by the same designer), but Pandemic has quickly become the “standard” Co-Op board game, and it’s also a good place to start. It used to be that ...