BGG.Con 2017
I do a number of conventions each year – Unpub, Origins, Gen Con, and BGG.Con are the regular ones. I enjoy them all, but BGG.Con will always hold a special place for me. This year is no exception.
Artichokey – A review of Okey Dokey
Okey Dokey is a small cooperative game where players are organizing animals playing instruments to do a performance. Should you give this game a chance, or just say, “Later, alligator”?
Lovecraft and Monsters and Rats, Oh My! – A Review of Arkham Horror: The Card Game
With The Path to Carcosa releasing this week, I thought taking a look at Arkham Horror: The Card game would be appropriate. There are a lot of things to consider for this game, so let’s see if it’s a good one for you to check out.
6 + 2 + 1 = Happy Conventions
With Gen Con almost upon us, I feel it’s only fair to do my yearly reminder of the 6 2 1 system. If everyone follows these three simple rules, it’ll help make everyone’s convention that much better!
First Impressions – Spires
One of my favorite things about board games are the discussions after the game is put away. You talk about strategies, why you enjoyed the game, what you didn’t like, and all those fun little details that don’t generally make it into a review. I’ve decided to fix that with First Impressions!
A Universe in your Pocket – Twin Stars Review
I’ve really been enjoying solitaire games lately, and I’ve always enjoyed the way that Button Shy Games creates big ideas in tiny packages. They create wallet games, usually just 18 cards, but the gameplay can be very impressive. Does Twin Stars meet expectations or does it end up in a black hole?
