A strategic game of cute, cartoon critters building the perfect Medieval village. Just don’t expect your young kids to love it.
Players: 1 – 6 ___ Age: 14+
Score: 9 out of 12
A few weeks back, I visited our local… Continue reading Tiny Towns
Can a game based on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World stand the test of time? Let’s hope it lasts longer than six of them.
Players: 2 – 7 ___ Age: 10+
Ever since I was a lad, I’ve been fascinated by… Continue reading 7 Wonders
Players: 2 – 6 ___ Age: 8+
Score: 11 out of 12
The crown jewel of Islamic architecture, the pinnacle of city planning; except for all those pesky walls. Here’s how you make a perfect modern gaming classic: Step 1… Continue reading Alhambra
A beautifully quaint game that is the very essence of idyllic serenity in the medieval French countryside. And with zero plague.
Age 7+ ___ Players 2-5
Before the message gets muddled by my attempts to be witty and clever, let me… Continue reading Carcassonne
Murder and mystery for the modern day Sherlock Holmes. With Donuts.
Players: 1-5 ___ Age: 16+
Score: 8 out of 12
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game will have you fire up the old grey cells, as you… Continue reading Detective
The world’s greatest film about a shark, is now the world’s only game where the shark can finally win.
Player: 2 – 4 ___ Age: 12+
To celebrate the Fourth of July, I went all-in on a Jaws themed weekend. First… Continue reading Jaws
We serve up some flights and facts for the best game about beer since Beer Pong.
Player: 2 – 4 ___ Age: 12+
While we wait for the bars to reopen safely, let’s hang out in the virtual pub that… Continue reading The Taverns of Tiefenthal
The most delightful, engaging, and joyful game about our fine feathered friends.
Players: 1-5 ___ Age:10+
I am not, by nature, a bird lover. But this game makes me want to… Continue reading Wingspan
Player: 3-8 ___ Age: 10+
Score: 10 out of 12
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather round, gather round! What I have here in my hands is the salvation of all your worries and the cure for what ails you. This little box will… Continue reading Snake Oil
Players: 2 – 4 ___ Age: 8+
Score: 9 out of 12
Take biodiversity to a whole new level with the game that is far less expensive than a trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Board games are a remarkable thing. With just a few… Continue reading Reef
