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Read more about the article Imperium: Horizons and Imperium: Classics Review

Imperium: Horizons and Imperium: Classics Review

  • Post published:25 May 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Imperium is a series of deck-building civilization card games for 1-4 players. In these games, players strive to develop their civilizations into powerful empires while managing competition and external threats.…

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Read more about the article Scholars of South Tigris Review

Scholars of South Tigris Review

  • Post published:29 April 2024
  • Reading time:8 mins read

Scholars is the second game in the South Tigris series. In this game, players aim to acquire scientific scrolls and deliver them to the House of Wisdom for translation into…

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Read more about the article Mycelia Board Game Review

Mycelia Board Game Review

  • Post published:23 April 2024
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Mycelia is a new, accessible deckbuilder from Ravensburger designed for 1 to 4 players. In this game, players work on improving their decks, play cards to move or remove dewdrop…

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Read more about the article Paladins of the West Kingdom Review

Paladins of the West Kingdom Review

  • Post published:14 April 2024
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Paladins is the second game in the West Kingdom series and is notably the heaviest and most involved one. This is a worker placement game with a unique twist. There…

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Read more about the article Art Society Board Game Review

Art Society Board Game Review

  • Post published:11 April 2024
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Art Society is a tile-placement game for 2 to 4 players. In this game, players build their art gallery by bidding on paintings and placing them on their boards that…

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Read more about the article Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition Review

Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition Review

  • Post published:9 April 2024
  • Reading time:8 mins read

The Missing Expedition is the latest expansion for Lost Ruins of Arnak. This expansion introduces more variety with new item and artifact cards, guardians, sites, leaders, temples, and assistants. But…

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Read more about the article 7 Wonders: Architects and Medals Expansion Review

7 Wonders: Architects and Medals Expansion Review

  • Post published:3 April 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

7 Wonders: Architect is a reimplementation of the highly acclaimed board game 7 Wonders. In this game, players race to construct a wonder while engaging in battles and making scientific…

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Read more about the article Agricola 15 (Anniversary Edition) Review

Agricola 15 (Anniversary Edition) Review

  • Post published:29 March 2024
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Agricola and its anniversary editions have a long history. Years ago, many people were actively testing hundreds of cards for what was expected to be an all-inclusive deluxe version of…

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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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