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Read more about the article Furnace and Furnace Interbellum Review

Furnace and Furnace Interbellum Review

  • Post published:26 November 2023
  • Reading time:4 mins read

In Furnace, a quick and engaging engine-building game, players compete for cards through bidding, either adding them to their tableau by winning bids or gaining compensation in the form of…

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Earth Board Game Review

  • Post published:8 November 2023
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Earth has been very popular this year, and there's a good reason for that. This game, which revolves around constructing an ecosystem using flora and terrain cards, beautifully combines nature's…

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Read more about the article Targi & Targi: The Expansion Review

Targi & Targi: The Expansion Review

  • Post published:26 September 2023
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Targi is a fun game for two players that's a bit different from your usual board game. The game board is formed by a 5 by 5 grid of cards.…

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Read more about the article Eila and Something Shiny Review

Eila and Something Shiny Review

  • Post published:7 September 2023
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Eila and Something Shiny is a captivating solo/cooperative campaign game that delves into the journey of a mythical creature called Eila. Initially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, this once…

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Read more about the article After Us Board Game Review

After Us Board Game Review

  • Post published:28 August 2023
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Overview After Us is a new card game from Catch Up Games and Pandasaurus Games for one to six players. The game is a race to 80 points and is…

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Read more about the article Pyramido Board Game Review

Pyramido Board Game Review

  • Post published:27 July 2023
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Pyramido is an abstract tile placement game for 2 to 4 players, divided into four stages. In each stage, players build one level of their pyramids using tiles available in…

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Read more about the article Viticulture: Tuscany Essential Edition Review

Viticulture: Tuscany Essential Edition Review

  • Post published:18 July 2023
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Viticulture is a beloved classic board game that has stood the test of time. Tuscany Essential Edition, as a modular expansion for this game, introduces multiple modules to enhance the…

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Read more about the article Spirit Island: Jagged Earth Review

Spirit Island: Jagged Earth Review

  • Post published:3 July 2023
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Spirit Island, released in 2017, has rapidly become a beloved board game, captivating players with its unique theme, exciting gameplay, beautiful artwork, and top-notch components. The base game provides a…

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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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