Game: Tiny Towns Designer: Peter McPherson Published: Alderac Entertainment Group Players: 1-6 Players Playtime: 45-60 Minutes Play Type: Abstract Strategy Synopsis: You are the mayor of a town located in the heart of a forest, where small creatures have made their escape from local predators.Finding resources in this forest can be difficult, but you take… Continue reading Review of Tiny Towns
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Review of Danger: The Game
Game: Danger: The Game Designer: Phillip Blackwell Published: Origami Whale Players: 3+ Playtime: 30-60 Minutes Play Type: Story Telling, Party Game Synopsis: There are dangers around every corner. Your job is to help save victims of the countless dangers in the world. The only catch is your limited tool supply and skills. Game Play: Danger:… Continue reading Review of Danger: The Game
Mental Health Awareness Month: 4 Games That Helped Save My Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month in the United States. Mental health is a cause that I am extremely passionate about as I have struggled with depression for over a decade. I think it is important to share about that struggle to help destigmatize mental illness and the problems that come with it. While depression… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: 4 Games That Helped Save My Mental Health
The Gift of Giving
Here in Illinois it has finally become spring, with warmer weather. The shift in weather has me in spring cleaning mode. While I have not had to cull my game collection to this point, I know many people cull games around this time of year, getting rid of games they no longer play. Some people… Continue reading The Gift of Giving
Boardgames and TV Shows that Pair Well Together
Yesterday, my husband and I finished the first season of The Umbrella Academy. While watching, my husband made the comment that the show seemed very similar to Time Stories. It got me thinking about other shows and board games that would pair well together, and potentially even create a gateway between board games and T.V.… Continue reading Boardgames and TV Shows that Pair Well Together
Review of Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia
Game: Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia Designer: Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone Published: Stonemaier Games Players: 2-6 Playtime: 60 Minutes Play Type: Worker Placement Synopsis: After an Earth shattering apocalypse has taken place, society has rebuilt itself into Euphoria. You are a societal elite in the vast dystopian city of Euphoria. Your goal is… Continue reading Review of Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia
Review of 8Bit Box
Game: 8Bit Box Published: Iello Games Designer: Frank Crittin, Grégoire Largey Players: 3-6 Playtime: 15-40 Minutes Synopsis: Sit down and enjoy games inspired by the 8 Bit Games. Game Play: 8 Bit Box is a collection of games that make use of common components. The base game comes with three small games, all of which are easy to… Continue reading Review of 8Bit Box
Review of Rise of Fenris (Campaign)
Game: Rise of Fenris (Campaign) Published: Stonemaier Games Designed: Ryan Lopez DeVinaspre and Jamey Stegmaier Players: 1-7 Playstyle: Engine Building Non Spoiler Overview Rise of Fenris captures something that many campaign based games hope to achieve, but often fall short of. It not only provides an engaging story for players to follow, but also provides unique but intuitive… Continue reading Review of Rise of Fenris (Campaign)
Games and Expansions that I am looking forward to in 2019
After a great year in 2018, I am already looking forward to all the games that will be released, or Kickstarted in 2019. Today I will share some of the games that are already on my watch list, or some games that I Kickstarted in 2018 that will hopefully deliver in 2019 which I am… Continue reading Games and Expansions that I am looking forward to in 2019
First Impressions of Ultimate Werewolf Legacy
As we dive into the Halloween season, I figured it would be a great time to share some of my first impressions of Ultimate Werewolf Legacy by Bezier Games, which will be available to pick up at Essen Spiel for those who are attending! First a little background on Werewolf Legacy.. Many of you may… Continue reading First Impressions of Ultimate Werewolf Legacy
The Meeple Street 