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Read more about the article The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game Review

The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game Review

  • Post published:1 December 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Trick-taking games are among the oldest types of card games. If you’ve played classics like Bridge or Whist, you’re already familiar with the concept. If not, here’s a quick explanation:…

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Read more about the article Carnegie Board Game Review

Carnegie Board Game Review

  • Post published:27 October 2024
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Carnegie is a heavy economic euro game for 1 to 4 players. In this game, players compete to build and expand their businesses, generate and invest income, and establish transportation…

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Read more about the article The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth – A Better 7 Wonders Duel

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth – A Better 7 Wonders Duel

  • Post published:13 October 2024
  • Reading time:10 mins read

7 Wonders has long been a popular game, and its two-player version, Duel, has gained even more acclaim. The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth reimplements 7 Wonders Duel,…

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Read more about the article The Mandalorian: Adventures Review

The Mandalorian: Adventures Review

  • Post published:4 October 2024
  • Reading time:8 mins read

The Mandalorian: Adventures is a new cooperative board game for 1-4 players, set in the Star Wars universe and inspired by the popular TV show, The Mandalorian. Please note that…

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Read more about the article Nature Board Game: Kickstarter Preview

Nature Board Game: Kickstarter Preview

  • Post published:17 September 2024
  • Reading time:12 mins read

Nature is a new game in the Evolution series coming to Kickstarter in September 2024. In this game, similar to its predecessors, Evolution and Oceans, players create species, evolve them,…

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Read more about the article Yokohama New Edition: What’s New?

Yokohama New Edition: What’s New?

  • Post published:12 September 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Yokohama, originally released in 2016, has become a classic and remains one of our all-time favorites. After the unfortunate closure of TMG, the original publisher, this game's future, among many…

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Read more about the article River of Gold Board Game Review

River of Gold Board Game Review

  • Post published:13 August 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

River of Gold is a new medium-weight board game for 2-4 players. Set in the world of Legend of the Five Rings, players embark on a journey with their ships,…

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Read more about the article Azul Summer Pavilion Mini: The Best Azul, Now Portable

Azul Summer Pavilion Mini: The Best Azul, Now Portable

  • Post published:7 August 2024
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Azul is one of the best abstract games on the market, and over the years, various versions of it have been released. Summer Pavilion, our favorite flavor of Azul, now…

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Have you played a trick-taking game before?The F Have you played a trick-taking game before?The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game is a cooperative trick-taking game with a Lord of the Rings theme. The campaign includes 18 chapters, where you gradually learn the rules. In each chapter, everyone picks a character with a specific objective. To win, all objectives must be achieved before the game ends. After finishing the campaign, you can reset and replay or play the complete version outlined in the rulebook.We’ve been having a lot of fun with this game, and it’s quickly become one of our favorites. The gameplay is enjoyable, the artwork is fantastic, and the components are high-quality. If you’re not a fan of trick-taking games, this might not be for you. However, if you enjoy them, you’ll likely have a blast. And if you love The Lord of the Rings, you’ll appreciate the thematic connections!Our review of this game is available on the website (link in bio).What are your thoughts? Does this game pique your interest? Thanks to @officedoggames for sending us a review copy of this game.
What’s your favorite filler game? Have you tried What’s your favorite filler game? Have you tried Fairy Ring?We've been having a great time with this charming game! The rules are simple and easy to pick up. Fairy Ring is played over two rounds, each with its own deck of cards. At the start of each round, players are dealt 7 cards. Then all players play one card into their tableau and pass the remaining cards to the player on their left.Each card represents one of the 6 types of mushrooms in the game and has a movement value. When a card is played, the active player moves their fairy around the table. Landing on their own mushrooms earns them mana (every 20 mana equals 1 victory point). Landing on another player's mushrooms gives that player mana while the active player triggers the effect of the same type of mushroom in their own tableau if they have it.Players can place mushrooms horizontally to trap more fairies or stack mushrooms of the same type to generate more mana. In addition to mushroom scoring, there are three objectives in each game, each worth 1 point when achieved. The game continues until all players have placed 12 cards in their tableau.As you can see, the game is straightforward and can be taught in minutes. The short playtime and engaging gameplay make it a lot of fun. Combine this with the beautiful art and components, and Fairy Ring becomes an excellent gateway filler game.What do you think? Have you had a chance to play it?Thanks to @asmodee_canada for sending us a review copy of this game.
Have you played Gloomhaven or Jaws of the Lion? Di Have you played Gloomhaven or Jaws of the Lion? Did you manage to finish them?I never got a copy of Gloomhaven because I knew I wouldn’t be able to make much progress. However, when JotL came out, I did get a copy to see what the buzz was about. I had it on the table for a week or so, played several scenarios, and it was a lot of fun. But after packing it up, I never got it back to the table again. One issue was setup and teardown. Even though the map book is brilliant and the provided tray helps, setup and reset were still time-consuming. Probably an organizer is essential! There was quite a bit of upkeep during the game too, and I remember not liking the companion apps back then. Now, so much time has passed that I’ve forgotten all the rules; the game’s been sitting on the shelf, and getting back into it feels like an impossible task.I played the game solo, though—perhaps things would have been different if I’d played it with my group.What was your experience? Did you finish the campaign in either game? How many players did you play with?
Do you like A Feast for Odin? Are you still playin Do you like A Feast for Odin? Are you still playing this game?I wasn’t big on A Feast for Odin after the first few plays, until I discovered that you can ignore your player board, focus on multiple islands early, and generate so much income in coins and tiles that you’ll end up covering all the islands and your player board. This strategy opened up so many new possibilities and turned the game into one of my all-time favorites. After years, I still enjoy this game for both solo and multiplayer plays.Do you have any other winning strategies? It's hard to imagine winning the game without any islands.
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