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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
  • Reading time:4 mins read

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
  • Reading time:3 mins read

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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Read more about the article Village Big Box Review

Village Big Box Review

  • Post published:25 June 2023
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Village is a timeless classic that has retained its charm since its publication in 2011. The recently released Big Box edition of Village provides the perfect solution for those who…

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Read more about the article Azul Mini: A Compact Travel Companion for Azul Enthusiasts

Azul Mini: A Compact Travel Companion for Azul Enthusiasts

  • Post published:18 June 2023
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Azul is undoubtedly one of the best abstract games available, earning its rightful place on the list of essential games for any board game collection. Azul Mini, the newest addition…

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Read more about the article Wayfarers of the South Tigris Review

Wayfarers of the South Tigris Review

  • Post published:5 June 2023
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Wayfarers of the South Tigris, one of the newest additions to the popular series of games by Garphill Games, offers a captivating blend of popular mechanics such as worker and…

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Read more about the article Deal with the Devil Review

Deal with the Devil Review

  • Post published:30 May 2023
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Deal with the Devil is a complex euro game that revolves around hidden roles. With four players taking on the roles of the devil, a cultist, and two mortals, the…

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Do you like 3D puzzles? I love all sorts of puzzl Do you like 3D puzzles?I love all sorts of puzzles, but I've never said yes to covering them here. When I saw these Arkitec ones, though, I couldn't say no 😄 They are absolutely beautiful!The two models I received come in small boxes with flat wooden sheets, a motor, a PCB in a case, battery housing, and LEDs. Assembly takes a few hours, but the end result is impressive. Arkitec has done a great job adding depth to the final builds.Everything you might need, including a screwdriver, tape, glue, and sandpaper, is already included in the box. You start the build by connecting all the electronic parts together to make sure everything works. The motors are so quiet that I thought it was broken when I tested one for the first time. After that, you'll follow the instructions and build everything step by step.In the end, some pieces move using the motor, while others are lit up with the LEDs. You can power the build with batteries or USB-C, and everything turns on with a touch sensor. The quality of the sheets is great, and the final result is sturdy.These kits are fun to build, look beautiful, and are quite affordable. They can make wonderful gifts or an excellent option to wind down and end up with a new decoration for your game room.Have you tried any of the Arkitec kits?Please keep in mind that we received review copies of these units.#puzzle #3dpuzzle #boardgame #boardgames
What is your favorite polyomino game? Have you pla What is your favorite polyomino game? Have you played Frosted Blooms?Frosted Blooms is a tile-drafting polyomino game for 1 to 4 players. In this game, you start with a single tile and draft more tiles over 10 rounds to add to your garden. Your goal is to make big groups of flowers with the same color, creating gaps in your garden to place workers and buildings, and competing for objectives.This game is straightforward, with rules that can be explained in a couple of minutes. There are five tiles on the table at any given time. You also have three cards in your hand that score for flowers. Pick a tile, place it in your garden, and score points based on the card you play for that round. You also aim to create enclosed gaps between your tiles, and place workers and buildings that score points at the end of the game. Each game also has a random set of objectives that reward you based on the number of flowers, workers, and buildings you have, and can be claimed on your turn.We've been having tons of fun with this game. While some of the mechanics are similar to other games in this genre, Frosted Blooms has new ideas and feels different. It's a cozy game that is very easy to get to the table and play multiple times with quick setup and teardown. The component quality is also excellent and it comes with chunky wooden workers and buildings.If you like polyomino and tile-laying games, it's very likely that you'll enjoy Frosted Blooms as well.What are your thoughts? Have you played this game?Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game.#boardgame #boardgames #juegosdemesa #brettspiel
Do you like Lost Ruins of Arnak? Have you played t Do you like Lost Ruins of Arnak? Have you played the Twisted Paths expansion?Twisted Paths is the last major expansion for the game. Besides adding more variety through new dig sites, assistants, guardians, idols, and research track reward tiles, the two new maps and their research tracks introduce new mechanics to the game. Both maps are printed on two sides of a new board that is bigger than the original.Let's talk about the Owl Temple side of the new board today, which has the simpler of the new research tracks. One of the best changes of the board is a new tier of Level I sites. You can pay three compasses and two coins to dig at this tier, but as a reward you get two idols instead of one (one is facedown, similar to Level II sites). This makes idols more readily available in the game, which is a welcome change. Besides the normal uses of idols for player board actions and cards, you now gather a new type of puzzle-piece-shaped temple tile from the temple. When you get two pieces and combine them, you get an extra idol action space (only normal actions and not the blue character ones).There is also a new player piece that moves up the research track: the lantern. At certain levels of the temple, you can retire your magnifying glass into new spots on the two sides of the temple, collect a puzzle-piece temple tile, and then start moving up with your lantern from the bottom of the track. You still have to pay the costs to move up, but the rewards are stronger for the lantern. At the end of the game, the lantern scores points in the same way as your other tokens.Arnak is one of our favourite and most played games. We are always happy to get it to the table and enjoy playing it every time. Expansions for a game like that are always great. With the two new research tracks, the game now has eight, which gives you a lot of options. The new Owl Temple research track includes enough changes to introduce new challenges without adding too much complexity.What are your thoughts? Have you played the new expansion?Please keep in mind that we received a discounted copy of the Adventure Chest.#boardgame #boardgames #juegosdemesa #brettspiel
Have you played any games from the Kinfire Delve s Have you played any games from the Kinfire Delve series?As a series of cooperative games, Kinfire Delve revolves around playing cards from your hand to beat challenges and delve down a well to reach and face the master of the well, the final and toughest challenge.You start the game with a hero and a hand of cards. The goal is to exhaust the well deck and reach the bottom of the well. There are four Well cards on the board at any given time. When you defeat a challenge, it's replaced with a card from the well deck.Each of these challenges has a type, difficulty, reward, and penalty. Each round, you pick a challenge, play cards from your hand, and roll dice to match or exceed its difficulty. If you manage to do that, the challenge is discarded, and you gain the reward. If you fail, you suffer the penalty, but add the amount of progress you made to the challenge and can attempt it again.Most rewards let you delve down the well, which means you discard cards from the well deck. Most penalties deal damage to the heroes, and if your HP reaches zero, you lose the game.There are three games in the series: Vainglory's Grotto, Scorn's Stockade, and Callous' Lab. The first is fairly easy and streamlined, the second gets more difficult, and the third is significantly harder. The last two also have more depth, more meaningful choices, and more ways of winning or losing.Kinfire Delve is an excellent series and among the best solo games I've played. They are quick, challenging, and fun. The component quality is excellent, their prices are affordable, and the art style is gorgeous. Because of the dice roll, there's a luck element to the game, and you have to push your luck to save your cards. If you don't like luck in games, this series is not for you. But if you don't mind it, these games are excellent options for solo or coop sessions.What are your thoughts? Have you played any of these games?Please keep in mind that we received review copies of these games.#boardgame #boardgames #juegosdemesa #brettspiel #bgg
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