Manifest Review
Manifest is a '20s-themed pick-up-and-deliver affair. Rival shipping companies aim to be the best, making money by shipping goods and passengers around the globe.
Basilica Review
Basilica is another new game which puts you in the role of cathedral builder extraordinaire. It's a game where two of you battle to be the best builder, and let me tell you, when I say battle, I mean battle. Things are going to get feisty
Punchboard has a partner – Kienda!
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve teamed up with online board game retailer Kienda. It’s good news for me, as it means I’ll have more board game reviews to bring you, and it’s good news for you, as I’ll be able to offer things like discounts and giveaways.
Salerno ’43 Review
Today I'm upping the ante with my recent dive into wargaming. Putting on my big boy trousers and stepping up to 'hex and counter' games. My first foray proper into this world is with Salerno '43, a game from GMT Games and designer Mark Simonitch.
Essen Spiel ’22 Top 10 Hot Games
I've had a look through the lists of games being released at Essen and picked my top 10. There are some on here you'd expect, and maybe one or two you wouldn't.
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile Review
For such a simple action set to choose from, and with only three roles available in the entire game, Oath has no right to tickle your brain in the way it does.
Castleshire Preview
As Eddie Izzard once said, over here in Europe we've got tons of castles. So many, that we've all got one each.
Viticulture: Essential Edition Review
Agriculture and board games make good bedfellows. There's something very satisfying about taking a patch of land and watching your little business or farm grow.
Unlucky Adventurers Preview
With a name like Unlucky Adventurers, you might be wondering if it's a game of complete luck. The answer is a bit of yes, and a bit of no.
Polis Review
Poleis is a war game, but not one with a ton of cardboard chits, or worrying about attack and defence values. In fact, it looks and feels more like a Euro game