Settlers of Catan was the game that got Phillip into the modern board game hobby. He was beaten really badly for a while by a bunch of retired guys at a Target cafe till he learned the ropes. With the Meeple crew it is the same, play nice adjacent till one must fall and try …
Phillip waited on this one sadly. Not because he thought that it would be a terrible game but because he wasn’t sure it was different enough from the first game to make the price tag worth it. This is a great revision of a game system to both maintain the feel of the original and …
This week is the first time that Table for Two has had a guest on the show. Phillip had his mom sit in as Heather has been gracious enough to play (searches notes quickly) 62 games without a break. Phillip’s mom is not a modern/hobby gamer but like most of her generation, the number of …
If you watched the first game, it was over almost before it started and one player was not happy with the results. Proffering a weapon the loser demanded a rematch and the first recording to be burned and then deleted from existence. The challenge was accepted but the first recording was kept as it was …
CMON came out swinging with a huge Kickstarter in the first wave of Marvel United. Focusing on everything not X-Men related in a beautiful chibi style they are known for. They also had a bunch of Kickstarter exclusive FOMO pieces to go along with a larger price tag that let me pass up on it …
Mechs vs. Minions (MVM) is a cooperative programming board game playable by two to four players, who act as mechs in a mission to fight off an army of skillfully marauding minions. But, what exactly does all that mean, and is it any fun? Mechs vs. Minions is a campaign-based game involving mechs working as …
Imperial Assault is an exciting, customizable game of tactical combat and strategic planning set in the Star Wars universe. While it’s an exciting adventure to embark on, this board game is quite complicated and can prove overwhelming for most beginners. Here are some beginner tips to play Imperial Assault: Get the official guide and miniatures. …
This was a game Phillip knew that he was purchasing at his first Gencon. He waited in line patiently with a wonderful French scientist who explained to me why she repressed her accent (turns out you can’t take anyone serious if they are speaking in a ridiculous French accent). After waiting my turn to get …