Splendor is not only one of my favorite board games, but it is a board game that has an excellent digital version. While the Splendor App can be found on Android, iPhones, or even online game sites like Boardgame Arena (check out our Boardgame Arena Review) it’s also available on Steam, which is where I …
The word “meeple” is now so common that even most very casual board game players know what you’re talking about. It’s such an iconic part of board games that it’s hard for many people to believe that the word wasn’t invented until late 2000 and yet that is 100% true! But for those new to …
Splendor is an outstanding board game, one that we’re all huge fans of among the Assorted Meeples. There aren’t many board game that are permanently in the rotation as a “play anytime” game with our group but Splendor is one of those games. As a history buff, I also love the fact that the pictures …
Splendor is one of the favorite board games of Assorted Meeples, and there’s a good reason why it gets so much play at our tables. It’s a fantastic game that has a lot of strategy, is easy to learn, and can be played relatively quickly. Much like chess, it’s a game where the rules and …
Splendor is one of our favorite board games to break out at Assorted Meeples. This is a great board game that is simple enough for enjoyable causal play with the parents or grandparents, but has enough strategy to it that serious gamers can have some incredibly close and intense 3-person or 4-person games. Phil even …
Etherium – the ender of famine, the bringer of peace and prosperity, used to be plentiful across the land. Now? Supplies have dried up and there is but a single site on the planet where this powerful source of magic can be found. You are 1 of up to 4 wizards seeking to claim this …
Our group has long been into board games, and while many people have fond memories of basic board games like Life, Monopoly, Battleship, and others while kids, but as you get older you just want more challenging or more in-depth games. And, fortunately, for those of us who have always loved the board game experience, …
The idea behind the Smash Up board game is as simple as it is brilliant. Pick 2 factions, shuffle their 20 card decks together, then use your newly assembled deck to establish dominance over bases before your opponents do. Despite a slew of loosely themed expansions, gameplay remains extremely accessible, and the replay value only …