7 Wonders was a fixture of my board game shelf long before I got dedicated board game cabinets, so you can imagine my surprise when I recently discovered the existence of a 2nd edition of this iconic card drafting game. Released in 2020 to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the game’s original release, well…suddenly …
Looking for a great game or two for the family? Do you enjoy the feeling that comes with games where you build up a town or city from nothing, expand, and build your kingdom? Those sound the type of games that our group loves and if you’re looking for more to add to your collection …
Machi Koro is a great game for casual gamers. It’s simple enough to be played by those who are new to board games, yet it has enough strategy and depth to keep experienced players having fun as well. Machi Koro is a clever combination of luck and skill, which makes the game enjoyable for people …
If you like dungeon-crawling, tabletop board games, you’re probably familiar with both Heroquest and Descent. They are both immensely popular games that offer a ton of replayability with new (or current) gaming partners. But which one is better? Heroquest is a classic dungeon crawler that has been around for years. Descent is a newer game, …
With so many strategy and spy games available nowadays, Cold War CIA vs. KGB has made a name for itself by offering a plot with intensity, intrigue, and bluff. It strikes a decent balance between luck and strategy and makes for an excellent two-player strategy game. The Cold War CIA vs. KGB game is a …
Card drafting games are some of my favorite board games, offering everything I like about drafting Magic: The Gathering (MTG) without the expense of having to buy packs every time I want to do so. I find the best draft environments offer a wide variety of strategies and experiences that keep you coming back for …
Phillip didn’t listen to any voices of caution at Gencon 2021, he had the money and the companies had the games. It was a great time wandering the exhibit hall feeling like a king, except when I went past Wyrmwood as I didn’t have that kind of money (I wish I did). So when Squadro …
If you’re a fan of the original Phase 10 game, then you’ll love the Phase 10 Twist. It has the same rules as the original game but has 10 new “twist” phases designed to make the game faster. Released in 2007 and published by Fundex, it was once one of the most popular board games …