Arkham Horror is a fun game for people interested in the world of H.P. Lovecraft. It has been remade and re-released multiple times now and has three editions. It is part of the Arkham Files series of games that all revolve around eldritch horrors and trying to keep your sanity in this otherworldly place. I …
Patchwork is a game of Tetris without the speed stresses. It’s literally all about “knitting” a quilt from pieces of “patchwork”. Does it get any more granny-zen than that? (No offense, knitters!) It’s a two-player game I’ve found great for whipping out on a relaxed evening in. There’s nothing too intense going on here. Patchwork …
If you’ve ever played Avalon, The Resistance, Mafia, or One Night Ultimate Werewolf, the objectives of Secret Hitler will be familiar. It’s a deception game. You try to pass enough Policies for your team to win the game. Secret Hitler is a hidden-role game. Playing these well means deceiving your friends and lying or bluffing …
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Have you ever dreamed of trading mushrooms for sticks? No? Neither has anyone else. But if that concept mashed into a card game sounds appealing, Fungi is for you. It’s a bit like a thematic, more complicated version of Rummy’s traditional card game. There are more steps, and the rounds take longer, but the concept …
When it comes to the classic two-player game, “Stratego,” there are many possible techniques to win – as the name suggests. Think about the game as a combination between Chess, Battleship, and Capture the Flag. Skill and luck combine here to make for exciting rounds where nothing’s ever the same again. The first step to …
I’ve only recently started playing this game, so I’m still learning when it comes to the best Stratego strategies. I’ve lost a fair few games. But from defeat comes learning, and from learning comes victory at the next attempt. Maybe. I’ll let you know. I enjoy Stratego. I view it as a mix of chess …
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Everyone has that game that turned them into a tabletop gamer. For some it’s CATAN, for others it’s Magic the Gathering. For me, it was Dominion. After playing this game for many years, I’m excited to tell you everything you need to know about Dominion. Dominion: a Quick Overview No. of players: 2-4Designer: Donald X. VaccarinoApprox. …
In an alternate 17th century, people are falling into despair as endless brutal wars ravage Europe. The outlook is bleak, and almost all hope has vanished from hearts and minds. This is where Titans, a territory control game, takes place. It sounds pretty bleak, doesn’t it? That’s what I love about Titans, though – the …
Sci-fi as a genre is hugely popular, but in my experience, there aren’t many board games that capture the thrilling possibilities of space travel the same way a movie or TV show could. Something always seemed to be missing…until I played Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, and my understanding of what board games can …
Many of us love watching mystery films and thrillers where there is an elusive character that we can’t quite figure out. We will look for clues, observe them closely, and question every move they make. Once the truth is revealed, we’ll stare at the room and tell them, “I knew it!” even if we were …
