Evacuate – First Impressions
Sometimes the people in front die. And we all know people in the back die. So, every now and then, it pays to be in the middle, which is where Evacuate comes into play. Try to have the most survivors left at the end of this Nomia-infested gauntlet!
Mind MGMT– First Impressions
Mind MGMT is one of the most unique games I’ve played in a long while, with provocative art, rewarding gameplay, and secretive reasons to keep coming back.
Marvel United – First Impressions
Marvel United is a wildly popular game with some of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in the industry. Let’s look at why it’s heavily talked about and what makes it a good game.
AracKhan Wars – First Impressions
A tactical card game where the skirmish doesn’t build out from the edges but gets bloody and messy in the middle, AracKhan Wars is an upcoming Kickstarter from Nothing But Games!
1066, Tears to Many Mothers - RFY / WFY
Historical card games that make you want to go read about history? What?! It’s true, though. The superlative artwork and engaging head-to-head gameplay of 1066, Tears to Many Mothers may make you want to crack open a book and read about the Battle of Hastings.
A Conversation With: Tristan Hall
Tristan Hall is a prolific designer of historical and fantasy card games with sumptuous art and gritty gameplay. Today, I’m sharing a conversation discussing his history in the tabletop community and his thoughts as a creator of killer card games.
Side By Side - Unfair and Funfair
Sometimes you just need to get out the graph paper and the protractor, draw a Venn Diagram, and then get to work. That’s what we’re doing with Unfair and Funfair with the very first Side By Side comparison!
1066, Tears to Many Mothers – First Impressions
1066, Tears to Many Mothers is the first title from Tristan Hall’s card game series. The competitive game offers an asymmetric experience set during famous battles in history. Here are my first thoughts on 1066!
Air, Land, & Sea – First Impressions
What games do a lot with a little? For me, Air, Land, & Sea is a fine example of condensed design with fantastic execution. It’s one that I’ll be adding to my collection as soon as possible.
Fluttering Souls – First Impressions
A small-box breeze that plays with whimsy and takes no time at all. Fluttering Souls is a small appetizer before the bigger titles from Good Games Publishing but it does its job well.
The Crew – First Impressions
Spades is one of my favorite card games, so I’ve been interested to see how The Crew takes the trick-taking mechanism and creates an addicting cooperative experience at the table. Thomas Sing has made an exciting game in a very small package.
Clank! – First Impressions
It’s a favorite of many gamers out there, but it was new to me! Here are my thoughts on Clank! from Paul Dennen and Renegade Game Studios.
Crimson Company (Expansion Content) - RFY / WFY
Crimson Company came out in 2019, but two expansions from 2020 and a collector’s box make it bigger and more complex. Let’s see how they impact the gameplay.