Competitive games with high interaction
I was sucked in by the mixture of Brutalist architecture and Bauhaus design choices in the game’s artwork and presentation, and although the saying is true that you can’t polish a turd, fortunately, Politik’s gilding goes further than skin deep.
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.
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.
Another superb Japanese card game with great components, an easy teach, and Sai Beppu's beautiful artwork throughout
Caylus was different. Caylus was difficult. Caylus was mean. And you know what? I bloody love it for it.
Rumble Nation is cheap, the box is small, it's easy to learn, and it's quick. It's also absolutely brilliant. Keep your eyes open for a copy.
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…
Symbiosis is a charming, really well-designed card game that packs a lot of fun into a short playtime.
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.
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.
Panda Spin is awesome, and I find myself enjoying it more each time I play.
It's a game where you roll dice and use them to take actions in the French town of Troyes in the 1200s. Phwoar! If that doesn't get you hot under the collar, are you even human?!