This Game Rocks! – A Review of Shobu
Shobu is an odd combination of components: Four wooden boards, 32 stones, a rope, and a rules sheet. Is this an example of a simple game having complexity in play, or is it just random components thrown together?
No Hospital This Time! – Gen Con 2019
Gen Con is the biggest board game convention in the US, and it’s always a rush to go. Almost 70,000 attendees, tons of events, and far more going on than one person could ever see. That being said, let’s talk about what I saw.
You’re a Hairy Wizard! – A Review of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – Defence Against the Dark Arts
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – Defence Against the Dark Arts is one of the longest game names in a while. Does the game play feel solid, or is it as long and drawn out as the title?
Play Games? At a Con? – Origins 2019 in Review
Origins 2019 is in the books and after the last year or so, it was a wonderful time. Let’s talk about how things went and the highlights of the show.
Crunchy? Like Tacos? – Gaming Terms Defined
As with any hobby, there can be a lot of jargon that is thrown around that makes sense if you’re in the know, but can scare people who don’t know what you’re talking about away. As someone who welcomes everyone to my gaming table and to explore boardgaming as a hobby, I thought I’d help define some terms that are thrown around. These are not meant as an end-all source for terms, as some of them are vague at best, but it’s a start.
In 51 Words, Click Link – A Review of Cartographers
I’m a big fan of roll and write games. They’re light, quick, and offer a lot of options to players. Flip and draw games are similar, using cards instead of dice. Does Cartographers stand out on the sprawling field of games, or does it simply blend into a fold and disappear?
