Root Review (+ expansions)
Looks can be misleading. The first time you take a look at Root's box and artwork, you could be forgiven for thinking this is a cutesy woodland game.
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Canine Capers Preview
One of those odd questions that people seem to ask is, "Do you prefer dogs or cats?". I'm not sure why it matters, but whether you prefer canine of feline, Atikin Games have you covered with their latest 3-in-1 Kickstarter for Playful Pets.
Blood of the Northmen Review
The aim of the game is to either grow your clan large enough to form the nation of Bjarmia (I googled it, it was a real thing), or kick enough ass to win through sheer dominance.
Why Not Just Play a Video Game?
Those three words on their own - "solo board gaming" - seem pretty paradoxical to many. Taking a hobby that relies on people around a table, and doing it on your own.
Santa Monica Review
Santa Monica is a game where you're trying to develop a neighbourhood in South California, and trying to choose the features which will score you the most points.
Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance Review
Have you ever wondered what happens when a death-metal screaming red panda meets ladder-climbing poker?
Choose Your Own Deadventure Review
I like Play Dead London. I’ve taken part in, and reviewed, loads of their online murder mysteries. They’re always really entertaining, and the cast are fantastic. The mysteries over the last year or so have generally followed the same structure…
Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations Review
Regular visitors to Punchboard know that I love mystery, and in particular, Sherlock Holmes. When Van Ryder offered me the chance to review one of the GNA series, I jumped at the chance.
Webscapade – Season 0 Review
I love an Escape Room. I've done as many in-person rooms as I could before lockdown hit, and I'm a big fan of games that replicate the feeling, like the Exit series, and the Escape Tales games. I recently heard about a new escape room experience, an entirely web-based one called Webscapade, and was invited to come along and play.
Scythe Review
Scythe is Stonemaier Games' Euro-in-mechs-clothing game from 2016. It's a game that's been riding high in the BGG charts since its release, so it's about time I gave it a proper review.