Joraku Review – Go West!
It's a cliché to say that Japanese designers a) love trick-taking games, and b) do trick-taking better than anyone else, but when you play a game like Joraku you understand where it comes from.
Game Length Medium (30-90 mins)
Medium length games
First Giants Review – I’m digging this set collector
There's an element of engine-building, the presentation is superb, and everyone I've introduced to the game has had a great time playing.
Green City Review – Network-building East meets West
If you're looking for the next Lopiano Euro crunchfest, Green City isn't it. If, however, you want something lighter, something really different, and to see what happens when European designers meet Japanese publishers, Green City is great.
Play Something Old: Caylus
Caylus was different. Caylus was difficult. Caylus was mean. And you know what? I bloody love it for it.
Bella Vista Review – Reaching new heights
I was sent a copy of Bella Vista for free by Hachette Boardgames UK. Thoughts & opinions are my own. Bruno Cathala has a stellar back catalogue, and along with Andrea Mainini this time, he has spawned a twinkling new…
Play Something Old: Village
It's the life and death cycle which really makes Village stand out, though. There's no portrait of Dorian Gray, so the reaper is coming for everyone at some point.
Orbs vs Drones Preview – The lesser of two evils?
The aliens have sent their orbs to our home, our planet, our blue marble. Earth. They want to wipe out the population to build big factories, or farms, or theme parks - I'm not really sure what they want. But they want us gone.
Personal Demons Preview – Devilishly good tableau-building
Personal Demons is the first game in a long time that I've been genuinely sad to box up and move on. I want to keep it and play it more.
Yotei Review – Hot potato!
Imagine if you took a game like Splendor and filled it with potatoes instead of gems. That's Yotei! Review's over, on you go.
The Glasgow Train Robbery Review – Is it great?
A review copy of The Glasgow Train Robbery was kindly provided by Salt & Pepper Games. Thoughts & opinions are my own. Let’s answer the two most important questions right off the bat. Yes, this is a game about The…
Knitting Circle Review – A darn good game
Knitting Circle is still a fantastic puzzle that fans of games like Calico, Azul, and River Valley Glassworks will really enjoy
Club Manager Preview – Caretaker or title winner?
Championship Manager on your table? Not quite, but not far off!