Uwe Rosenberg’s Agricola, published by Lookout Games, is a masterful blend of the resource-management, worker-placement, and strategic planning. The players set their game pieces on the intermediary spaces of the action selection board, which is off to one side, and once everyone has chosen the action they wish to do (with no two players being able to select the same action), the actions are carried out on the main board. Decisions must be reached and…
Wolfgang Warsch could be a broom designer—he has some sort of magic dust to sprinkle on board games to make…
Alright, let’s talk about something that’s a little risky but oh-so-exciting—a game on Kickstarter. Kickstarter has turned into a mecca…
“On Mars” is a daring and incredibly complicated board game. Its designer is Vital Lacerda, and it’s published by Eagle-Gryphon Games. As a long-time fan of board games, I looked at the makeup of On Mars and saw a lot of what I like. I saw that it has difficult-to-master mechanics and a really satisfying amount of strategic depth. But when I actually got down and played the game, I found an even better reason…
Oh, the thrill of being the bad guy. There is always something special about playing the antagonist, donning the villain’s…
Consider this: you’ve got game night with friends all set up, snacks ready, and instead of flipping on the TV…
Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar is a game that will envelop you with its brilliant details and intricate design. Paolo Mori and Simone Luciani designed this two to four player contest of utmost harmony. Although now it may sound hackneyed, the long, complicated gears system is a first in game design- it is really one thing that makes Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar standout from other similar games. This is a game that perfectly blends strategic depth…
My earliest recollection of playing Catan was on a family vacation. At first, the game seemed difficult, but we soon…
The inspiration for Robinson Crusoe comes from the classic novel of the same name by Daniel Defoe. What follows that,…
Splendor, designed by Marc André and published by Space Cowboys, has been widely acclaimed since its 2014 release as a triumph on the part of players from around the world. In this strategic board game where one must manage resources and do actions, players become merchants in the Renaissance Age to win prestige points. Splendor’s obvious simplicity along with its underlying complexity make it my favorite game among many others that fill my gaming closet.…
The brainchild of Christophe Raimbault and brought to life by Ludonaute, Colt Express is like stepping straight into those dusty…
Scythe is a game for board game enthusiasts. It fascinates, baffles, and questions their basic terms. Set in an alternate-historical…
Viticulture is a game that swiftly makes you forget your surroundings and transports you to its alternate reality—the peaceful vineyards of Tuscany. As one of the country’s more devoted board game aficionados, this particular game is saved on my shelf. Players in this worker-placement game are transformed into winners. Every round, you must play worker cards for various actions, all in the hope of making the best wines. This game’s appeal lies in its faithfulness…
In the cooperative adventure, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, 1-4 players work together to complete a series of…
At my game nights, Small World is a popular choice. For many years now, it has consistently provided entertainment, laughter…