Senshi Game Review

Master Kahn, a character in the TV show Kung Fu, said "In striving for an ideal, we do not seek rewards. Yet trust does sometimes bring with it a great reward, even greater than good." In this game, all the players are competing to be the best, but by doing so, they also reward their peers through their efforts. There can be only one master of the temple, but if one is to master all, players must learn that a selfish path is the slow way to victory. It's better to share the wisdom then to leave others in the dark. But only to a certain degree...

V-Commandos Game Review

American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter, Chuck Norris, said "In times of conflict, our citizens have always been able to rise to the challenge. Maybe no greater example of that ability is found during the onset of World War II." World War II is now romanticized as a time of great heroism, full of colorful characters, and brave acts. Which of course it was, but the horror of the "Second Great War" has been lost as the generation who fought it leave us. In this game, players take on the roles of brave soldiers from different countries who must work together against terrible odds. It might be just a game, but sacrifice and duty for a greater good is the premise.

Sunset Over Water Game Review

American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, explorer, and environmental activist, Charles Lindbergh, said "Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance." Landscape paintings attempt to capture the full view of a moment in time. Artists hike to remote locations to find that special vantage point where the sky and ground, light and shadow, depth and vision merge into a perfect picture at a precise moment. In this game, you have the same task, but plan your day wisely. Distance and time are not an artist's friend.

Jurassic Park: Danger! Game Review

American film director and screenwriter, Colin Trevorrow, said "There's something about dinosaurs that should be very humbling to human beings." Humankind has long been fascinated with these ancient lizards. We dig up their bones, dream of them, and yet are not frightened by their size and strength. Which makes sense because they are extinct. But what if they weren't...?

Heroes and Treasure Role-Playing Game Review (prepublished version)

German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst, Erik Erikson, said "The playing adult steps side-ward into another reality; the playing child advances forward to new stages of mastery." Role-playing games challenge people to create concrete solutions from abstract ideas. Imagination in such games is an invaluable tool. Children have an incredible imagination, and now thanks to this game, they have an opportunity to explore new worlds with their family.

Rogues to Riches Game Review

You are a highly skilled rogue who can steal anything. Of this there is no doubt. But when you are at a table with similar fellows, the best rogue is not the one who steals the most silver, but the one who has the silver tongue.