Board Game Reviews

I've mentioned how I am a fan of cooperative board games. I've also mentioned that I am a fan of anime. So Zombie Tower 3D already appealed to me long before I even opened the box. And really, it just gets better from there. The game is published by Cosaic, and it launched in Japan initially. ...

At Dicey Goblin, we’re big fans of the original Bang! It’s a fun game for up to 7 people, and it plays pretty quick. So when I needed a new game for my birthday celebration, the Japanese-inspired variant of this Wild West-inspired card game seemed like the obvious choice. My friends and I are big ...

Escape! The curse of the Temple begins with you and your companions wandering through a lush Mayan Frontier. You stumble upon a hidden temple so you light your torch and journey into the deep maze of hallways and chambers, getting dizzy with disorientation. You reach the epicenter of the ...

In Lewis & Clark: The Expedition, players assume the role of famous explorers. They are attempting to follow in the steps of the original historical Corps of Discovery who made the well known trip on the Mississippi river. Players have to make difficult choices involving which ...

The purpose of Machi Koro is to develop your city before your competitors. The first contractor to build their 4 major developments wins! I mean, how much easier does it get?! This game is definitely not cooperative. It is every contractor, player, for themselves. You start off with ...

A few weeks ago, my friends and I had the privilege of playing the Love Letter card game at a local Mediterranean restaurant named Phara’s. It was great sitting out on their patio in the cool breeze of the evening. We enjoyed some creamy Hummus with roasted Pine Nuts, Tzatziki (a thick and creamy ...

Settlers of Catan is one of my favorite board games for beginners. The overall objective of Catan is to be the first settler to obtain 10 victory points. It sounds simple at first, but you will find yourself plotting against your friend in first place and teaming up with another to obtain the last ...

Today, we bring a new card game by the name of Pairs by Cheapass Games. I had followed this card game on Kickstarter for a while, but I failed to make my donation in time due to an unexpected weekend trip. Thankfully, my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting James Ernest, the creator, at the GAMA ...

Splendor is an elegantly designed board game where merchants compete to collect gems and appeal to the nobles to gain prestige. It is one of the best board games for beginners as it's easy to teach, but has a lot of strategy to make you want to play again. How to Win In Splendor each ...

In Dominion, you are a monarch with a small kingdom just like your parents before you. Your goal as a young monarch is to grow your kingdom and expand your lands.. You must conquer and cultivate, working with the current residents who live there. Be vigilant! Other monarchs are poised to seize ...

Zombie Fluxx takes the original game experience and adds an undead twist. On top of the usual ever-changing game rules and winning conditions of Fluxx, the players are now faced with a full-blown zombie epidemic. There is a whole new array of foes to deal with. Zombie Fluxx Overview ...