Viceroy Game Review

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French military and political leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, said “Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.” Power is, indeed, difficult to obtain and oftentimes more difficult to keep. It’s the fate of every leader to be replaced by another with more ambition. In this game, you will set your base of power and build upon it. Your opposition is watching carefully, so be mindful of your actions. It takes little to be overthrown. Continue reading →

The Captain Is Dead Game Review

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The Captain was always considered to be a bold and brave woman. She had won many battles and fought many a gruesome alien foe. When she died from choking on a pickle slice during lunch, she was just as surprised as her crew. It was the explosion that caused the Captain to inhale quickly and now the crew are scrambling to fix the problems and save the spaceship. They should put warning labels on those pickle jars… Continue reading →

Mech Deck Game Review (prepublished version)

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Wars have become too expensive and the resources necessary to maintain a standing army are dwindling. Warring countries now resolve their disputes by pitting very large and very dangerous robots against one another. The pilots who control these Mechs are both war heroes and celebrities. You are such a pilot and you have been called to defend your country’s honor. Continue reading →

The Guardians: Explore Game Review (prepublished version)

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It’s Spring Break in a sleepy little town where nothing ever happens. A few of the children are playing in the woods when they notice something is not right. The trees seem darker and more dangerous. Suddenly, a monstrous figure jumps out from behind a large rock, roaring in a blood rage! The children are not scared! They are elated! Grabbing sticks as weapons, they charge the monster, happy to be finally doing something “cool”. Continue reading →

Fluxx Dice Game Expansion Review

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American author Barry Ritholtz said, “You can blow on the dice all you want, but whether they come up ‘seven’ is still a function of random luck.” Random and continues change are the trademarks of the Fluxx card games. This expansion introduces more randomness to your randomness, enticing players to push their luck even further. Continue reading →

Dozen Doubloons Game Review

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When it comes to boarding a ship and taking its plunder, every pirate knows their job. The captain commands and the crew obeys. When the stolen booty is aboard and the ship is safely at sea, the real danger begins. Pirates love their treasure and will do anything to keep it. Rather than have his crew fight among themselves, the captain has his men divide the loot by playing cards. Pull up a chair and come claim your share! Continue reading →

GemPacked Cards Game Review (prepublished version)

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Color can lighten up a room, darken a hallway, communicate feelings, and cause us to pause almost indefinitely when attempting to match the perfect tie with a shirt. Colors can even dictate action, with red telling us to stop, green telling us to go, and yellow urging us to go faster. In this game, mixing colors will allow the player to gain the upper hand, but they can also benefit from breaking colors down to smaller parts for a bigger win. Continue reading →

The Great Dinosaur Rush Game Review (prepublished version)

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The Bone Wars (1877 to 1892), also known as “The Great Dinosaur Rush”, was an intense period of scientific prehistoric discovery and bitter rivalry between Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. In addition to digging up many bones, many were also destroyed. Theft and bribery were common. Time to join the rush! Continue reading →

Yardmaster Express Game Review

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Anyone who has worked on the railroad will tell you that it’s not how long your train is, but what you are hauling that counts. In this game, players will be making a train of the same length, but it’s how the railcars are coupled that will make the difference. The player who can build a train on the line that has the most of a common good will become the master of the rails! Continue reading →

Te Kuiti Game Review

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Te Kuiti, New Zealand is the self-proclaimed “Sheep Shearing Capital of the World”. With more sheep than people, it takes a lot of energy to make sure animals stay where they should. Miles and miles of fences stretch to keep the sheep safe and secure. Sheep, however, are not big on fences… Continue reading →

Less Game Review (prepublished version)

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The decisions we make in our lives are always based on immediate or future concerns. Should I turn left or right to get to the store? Should I save 25% of my paycheck for retirement or only 20%? Life is full of forks in the road. In this game, players must constantly make decisions on how best to move forward, while at the same time deciding their next 2 to 10 moves in the future. Continue reading →

Archon: Glory and Machination Game Review

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The great city of Cardis is the home of the kingdom’s trade and culture. It’s for this reason the King has appointed several archons to govern and protect the city so it might flourish and benefit the realm. But an archon cannot rule a city alone. They must get help from influential Magisters and earn the trust of the people. Easier said than done. Continue reading →