Opinion
Review: Explorers of the North Sea
Explorers is my favourite game of the trilogy and made even better if you get the expansion. Really easy to learn/teach, we’ve even introduced it to non-gamers with everyone enjoying it. It’s got plenty of depth and strategy with just enough luck in the tiles that you draw. You always feel like you’re doing something…
Read MoreReview: Carnival of Monsters
I love this game! It is a card drafting game that has the most beautiful artwork. Collect land cards, then capture creatures that originate from these lands. Hire staff and work to achieve secret goals. The game lasts over 4 seasons but honestly, it could go on for much longer. The gameplay is fast, challenging,…
Read MoreReview – Rugby: The Game
The components of Rugby: The Game are great quality and strongly themed. Only 40 of the 115 General Play cards are used each game, which ensures variation. Setup is easy, and once learned the game flows very smoothly. It is full of moments that feel very thematic, where you kick and chase for a try…
Read MoreGuest Review: Root
Last October we posted a callout to gamers to write reviews for our Newsletter. The Newsletter format is limited to 50 to 100 words (a specification we forgot to mention – oops). However, if we receive a larger submission we will post an abbreviated taster in the Newsletter and the full version on this blog.…
Read MoreThose Who Can, Do; Those Who Can’t…
You’ve probably seen it before. It often happens when players learning a game for the first time. It begins with a confused pause but quickly escalates to an indignant accusation. And it’s all over a game.
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