Main Event Games · Reviews

Review of The Grimm Forest

Game: The Grimm Forest Designer: Tim Eisner Published: Druid City Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 40-60 Minutes Play Type: Resource Management/ Take That/ Set Collection   Synopsis: Generations may have gone by, but the descendants of The Three Little Pigs still face the same adversity that they have for generations. That does not stop them though, they… Continue reading Review of The Grimm Forest

Articles · General Gaming

Tavern of Heroes

Now many of you know me, I do not watch a ton of podcasts, mostly because I don't have time to listen to anything audio based during work. I instead prefer to take in most of my board game content by reading or visually on sites like Instagram. When Michael and Stephen Stagliano of Stesso… Continue reading Tavern of Heroes

Articles · General Gaming · Personal Stories

Top 9 of April 2018

As we gear up for International Table Top Day this Saturday, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my favorite games. More specifically I wanted to focus on why these are are my favorite. It is always hard for my to narrow down to just 9 games but I am pretty happy with… Continue reading Top 9 of April 2018

Filler Games · Reviews

Doxie Dash Review

Game: Doxie Dash Designer: Travis Wilkins Published: Mackerel Sky Games Players: 2-6 Playtime: 20-30 Minutes Play Type: Card Drafting Synopsis: A day in the life of a doxie. You will need to come out on top of the pack by being the best dachshund you can be. How will you get there? That is up… Continue reading Doxie Dash Review

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Unboxing Muse

  Last month I was lucky enough to win a copy of Muse designed by Jordan Sorenson, and published by Quick Simple Fun Games. They sent me both the game, and an additional promo card. It is such a beautiful game that I figured I would do some quick un-boxing photos for you! The game… Continue reading Unboxing Muse

Main Event Games · Reviews

Review of Viticulture Essential Edition

Game: Viticulture Designer: Jamey Stegmaier Published: Stonemaier Players: 1-6 Playtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes-2 Hours Play Type: Worker Placement   Synopsis:   You have inherited a vineyard in Tuscany. Your dream is to take this modest vineyard into an abundantly successful venture.  Starting with just a simple crush pad, a small crush pad, and 3… Continue reading Review of Viticulture Essential Edition

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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

Main Event Games · Reviews

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

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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