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Read more about the article The Mandalorian: Adventures Review

The Mandalorian: Adventures Review

  • Post published:4 October 2024
  • Reading time:5 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:6 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:4 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:5 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:2 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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Read more about the article Tales from the Red Dragon Inn Review (Spoiler-free)

Tales from the Red Dragon Inn Review (Spoiler-free)

  • Post published:8 July 2024
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Tales from the Red Dragon Inn is an accessible dungeon crawler for 1 to 4 players. In this standalone game, players take on the roles of heroes from The Red…

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Read more about the article Harmonies Board Game Review

Harmonies Board Game Review

  • Post published:12 June 2024
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Harmonies is a pattern-building and tile-placement game for 1 to 4 players. In this game, players draft three tokens on their turn and place them on their boards, which represent…

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Read more about the article Wingspan Fan Art Pack Review

Wingspan Fan Art Pack Review

  • Post published:6 June 2024
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Wingspan has become one of the most popular games over the past few years, with a lot of content available, including three expansions. The latest addition to the Wingspan collection…

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Have you played Fromage? Fromage is a medium-li Have you played Fromage? Fromage is a medium-light euro game about cheese making, featuring unique mechanics and quick gameplay. The main board is divided into four quadrants, and everyone plays in their own quadrant simultaneously. After that, the board is rotated, and the next turn begins in the next quadrant. These quadrants represent four different mini games, each playing and scoring in a unique way.Each player has three workers, each capable of producing one of the three cheese types. How these workers function is the core of the game. Besides the cheese type, you also choose the age of the cheese you produce: bronze, silver, or gold. Bronze cheese gave the weakest benefits but returns your worker in the following round. Gold cheese provided the strongest benefits, but you won't get your worker back for three turns. So, the game is all about planning your moves ahead of time and making sure your workers are available when you need them, or sometimes sacrificing future actions to secure a vital spot in your quadrant. This element of the game is incredibly fun.This game scales perfectly, and the component design is a major reason why. Depending on the player count, you slide a sheet into each quadrant of the main board. These sheets determine which locations are available and how everything scores. Essentially, the board is constructed for each specific player count, so you don't need to worry about scoring adjustments or blocking off spaces; everything is already built into the design. This is an excellent use of multi-layered boards and modern board game components.Overall, Fromage is a fun and unique euro game. It's engaging, plays quickly, and features innovative components. It is possible that it can get repetitive after a while if you play it constantly, but considering its weight, playtime, and straightforward rules, it can hit the table often as a great option for lighter gaming sessions. What are your thoughts? Do you like this game? The full review is available on the website (link in bio).(we received a review copy of this game from @r2igames)
Do you like the Pandemic system? Have you seen the Do you like the Pandemic system? Have you seen the newly released Fate of the Fellowship?The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is a cooperative Pandemic game for 1 to 5 players. Each player takes on the role of two characters from the LotR saga and works with the group to protect Frodo on his journey to Mount Doom.If you’ve played Pandemic, the mechanics will feel very familiar. On your turn, you take actions (such as travel, exchanging cards, combat, etc.) and draw cards from the player deck. Then, cards from the shadow deck reinforce enemy troops and send Sauron’s forces chasing after Frodo.The main goal is to complete the Destroy the Ring objective. However, depending on the difficulty level, you'll need to complete a number of other objectives first. The game is a constant balance of moving Frodo out of danger while completing objectives across the map.With 13 unique characters, 24 objectives, and the dynamic between the shadow and player decks, the game offers a lot of variety and stays fresh for a long time.I’m not the biggest fan of the combat mechanism, and the setup can feel a bit involved. The board also gets busy at times. But despite that, the game is incredibly fun. The quality of the components, along with the variety of setup, characters, and objectives, plus the thematic gameplay, all make for an excellent experience. If you’re a LotR fan and enjoy the Pandemic system, you’ll have a blast with this one. Fate of the Fellowship is easily the best Pandemic game I’ve played so far.What do you think? Have you tried this game?Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game.
What is your favorite tile-laying game?Kalypso i What is your favorite tile-laying game?Kalypso is a new tile-laying game from Inside Up Games, coming to Kickstarter soon!I received a prototype copy of this game, and while the rulebook is still a work in progress, I tried the solo mode and can say it has a lot of potential! The game can be played cooperatively or competitively. You place salvage tiles on the board to form a base layer, then build on top of it to create a settlement that can house and sustain people/survivors.There are end-of-round and end-of-game objectives that guide both your short- and long-term goals, and each building provides benefits that help you expand your settlement, support the population, or move closer to completing objectives. It may take a game or two to understand how the buildings interact and how their effects can help you achieve your goals, but once you’re familiar with them, the gameplay feels quite straightforward (again, keep in mind that the rules are not finalized yet).The components are an interesting aspect of the game. The boards and base layer tiles are covered with a special material that creates friction and holds the tiles firmly in place. I’ve never seen this in a tile-laying game before, and I love it. In most tile-laying games, it’s easy to mess up your board with sudden movements. While the second layer of your settlement in Kalypso is no exception, the secure first layer makes it far less likely.Kalypso is launching on Kickstarter on September 23, and there will be a pre-launch bonus if you follow the campaign before the launch date. You can find more information about the game here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insideupgames/kalypso?ref=3y25qxDo you enjoy tile-laying games? Does Kalypso pique your interest?
Do you have a favorite game with a gardening theme Do you have a favorite game with a gardening theme? Have you played Botanicus?In Botanicus, each player has a board that acts as their garden. You move your gardener around (by paying coins) and plant flowers. The flowers start as seeds in pots and grow as you water them. The twist is that each row of the garden has objectives, which determine the types and levels of flowers required in that row. So, you need to plan and match the objectives to score their points while also aiming for endgame scoring.Gaining seeds, planting them, watering the pots, and earning coins all happen through action selection on the main board. There are four possible actions available to players in each round, and they are taken one by one, so the options are always limited and making decisions is quick and easy.There are also three tracks that provide various benefits. You can move along these tracks using main actions on the board. Reaching the end of each track scores points, and then you go back to the start of that track.The game comes with both basic and advanced modes. In the basic mode, all player boards are the same, and the five critters in player colors only score points. In the advanced mode, player boards are asymmetric and the critters provide various benefits.This game is quick and fun. Even though it comes with two modes and the basic mode is good for teaching the game, the advanced mode is the only way to play. The boards provide variety, the critter powers add depth, and overall there are more decisions to make. The production quality is great with thick cardboard and included tuckboxes to organize everything in the box. The mechanics aren’t revolutionary, so if you don’t like the theme, there’s no reason to get this game. But if you like the theme or don’t mind it, there’s a good chance you’ll have a great time with it. It’s also available on BGA if you want to give it a try.What are your thoughts? Have you played this game?Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game from @asmodee_canada.
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