Game: Dead Men Tell No Tales Designer: Kane Klenko Published: Minion Games Players: 2-5 Playtime: 60-75 Minutes Play Type: Cooperative Synopsis: Skelit's Revenge is ahead of you, set a blaze from the earlier cannon fire. You and your crew know the ship is ripe with treasure and loot. The only problem is the Skelit's undead crew… Continue reading Review of Dead Men Tell No Tales
Month: April 2018
FLGS, Amazon and Kickstarter..Oh my!
Shopping for games can be a controversial topic. The push for people to shop locally is strong in this hobby, because our reliance on play space, and the fact that local gaming stores provide a place for us to do our hobby. However, sometimes those stores have to mark their prices up a little higher… Continue reading FLGS, Amazon and Kickstarter..Oh my!
Life Changing Effects of a Role Playing Game
Story Time: It would be easy for me to argue that getting into the board gaming hobby has been one of most positive life changes my life has seen in the last few years. This is especially true of Dungeons and Dragons. Now hang in there for a short sob-story background before we get into… Continue reading Life Changing Effects of a Role Playing Game
Review of Barker’s Row
Game: Barker’s Row Designer: Steven Aramini Published: Overworld Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 30-45 Minutes Play Type: Card Drafting Synopsis: “Step right up! Step right up! Come and see the wonders we have to behold. We have something to see for everyone: Lobster boy, a Were-Walrus, an Invisible Man, and even the Grim… Continue reading Review of Barker’s Row
Controversy of Board Game Apps
Board gaming is an inherently social activity, where people have to be fully present to make the most of the experience. For that reason, I prefer that when people are playing a board game with me, that they kindly stay off their devices with the exception of taking a quick picture or two. It helps… Continue reading Controversy of Board Game Apps
Review of Rajas of the Ganges
Game: Rajas of the Ganges Designer: Inka Brand and Markus Brand Published: HUCH! Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1-2 Hours Play Type: Worker Placement Synopsis: In 16th century India, you are trying to rise to power by wealth and fame. You will take on the role of a rajah or rani, an Indian nobleman or… Continue reading Review of Rajas of the Ganges
April 2018 Kickstarters
What am I Backing? Kickstarter is always full of a variety of board games for every type of gamer. Sometimes it can be difficult to pick through and find games that really stand out to me. When looking at games on Kickstarter I try to find games that either have components that really stand out… Continue reading April 2018 Kickstarters
Review of Meeple Circus
Game: Meeple Circus Designer: Cédric Millet Published: Matagot Players: 2-5 Playtime: 30-40 Minutes Play Type: Dexterity Synopsis: Welcome to the Big Top! Your new job is to captivate the audience with increasingly difficult acts. As the music begins your task will be to create the most spectacular demonstration with animals, acrobats, and a… Continue reading Review of Meeple Circus
Review of Scythe
Game: Scythe Designer: Jamey Stegmaier Published: Stonemaier Games Players: 1-5 Base Game, 1-7 with Expansion Playtime: 2-3 Hours Type: Engine Builder Synopsis: Scythe is set in Jakub Rozalski's 1920's+ universe. In the game you'll find yourself controlling a faction trying to rebuild their country after the first Great War. Your faction will try to stake… Continue reading Review of Scythe
Teaching with Games
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked is if I am able to incorporate my love of gaming into my love of teaching. I personally love using board games as a teaching tool, and do so in two different ways. The first way is I use board gaming as a tool is to help… Continue reading Teaching with Games
The Meeple Street 