We’re heading back to Garphill Games’ West Kingdom, taking a look at the first game in the trilogy. I started the series with Paladins, then Viscounts, and now I’m looping back around to the game that started it all – Architects of the West Kingdom.
Through a mixture of placing tiles and rolling dice, players assume the role of a character in each scenario, and choose how best to fulfil their own destiny, while others race to do the same.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daedalus built the famous Labyrinth, used to imprison the Minotaur. Mazescape Labyrinthos drops you into a maze more devious than anything the Minotaur faced.
In Distilled, you play the role of a character who has inherited an abandoned distillery. Your goal is to return it to its former glory, restoring your family’s name, and earning yourself the title of Master Distiller.
I’m going to tell you about a game where you’re plunged into complete darkness, from start to end. A game where your blind fumblings are all that stand between a towns survival, and eradication at the hands (claws?) of creatures known as Scuttlers. Can you feel the hair on the back of your neck standing up yet?
Do you like abstract games like Azul & Sagrada? @BoardAndDice recently released their own colourful abstract game - Mandala Stones - and I've put it through its paces. You can read my review of it here - https://punchboard.co.uk/mandala-stones-review/ #boardgames
A first play of the utterly gorgeous Cryo from @Zmangames_ @TomJolly19 & @LukeLaurieGames . It's a really solid medium-weight worker-placement with a decent amount of interaction, and tons of choices, I really enjoyed it #boardgames
4More Galaxy Trucker is always a good thing!
Paul Grogan of @GamingRulesVids shows you what's in the new #GalaxyTrucker box for the very first time. Be aware of no spare space there! 👀https://youtu.be/nBiKJM9T68Q
A new @AlexxPfister game coming from @Capstone_Games and @dlp_games ... It's safe to say I'm more than a little bit excited to see how Boonlake turns out! And the expansion for Maracaibo is on the way too, what fantastic news!
Boonlake is a new @AlexxPfister game coming from @dlp_games in Germany and @Capstone_Games in the U.S. You can explore the landscapes, build houses and settlements, raise cattle, produce raw materials, and develop an infrastructure!
More detals: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/121067 —WEM
