I am back! I wanted to take a moment before I get back into reviewing and other board game related activity to explain why I went very suddenly on hiatus and to apologize to anyone who provided content for me to review during that period. In October, I completed my review for the Wingspan Oceania… Continue reading The End of a Hiatus and a Brief Apology…
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Review of Lizard Wizard
Game: Lizard Wizard Published: Forbidden Games Designers: Glenn Drover Players: 2-5 Playtime: 45-90 Minutes Play Type: Set Collection/ Economic Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954412004/lizard-wizard ***This review was completed based off a prototype. All components and rules are subject to change. Photos have been provided by Forbidden Games*** Synopsis:You are one of the Arch-Mages in land of Astoria, a magic filled world that is… Continue reading Review of Lizard Wizard
Review of Lawyer Up
Game: Lawyer Up Designer: Sam Bailey & Mike Gnade Published: Rock Manor Games Players: 2 Players Playtime: 60-75 Minutes Play Type: Tug-O-War and Card Drafting Synopsis: Lawyer Up is a courtroom drama game where you take on the side of either the prosecution or the defense. Prepare to call witnesses, supply evidence and sway jurors. … Continue reading Review of Lawyer Up
Review of Arch Ravels
Game: Arch Ravels Designer: Adam McCrimmon, Jordan Miller Published: XYZ Game Labs Players: 2-4 Players Playtime: 45 Minutes Play Type: Set Collection ***This review was completed based off a prototype provided by XYZ Gamelabs. Rules and components are subject to change** Synopsis: From the publisher: “It all starts pretty simple – you just want to… Continue reading Review of Arch Ravels
Review of Hedgehog Hop
Game: Hedgehog Hop Designer: Seppy Yoon Published: Fight In a Box Games Players: 2-3 Players Playtime: 12 Minutes Play Type: Tile Placement/ Set Collection ***This review was completed based on prototype rules and components. All elements are subject to change*** Synopsis: The rival hedgehog dance crews have gathered, and it is their time to… Continue reading Review of Hedgehog Hop
Review of The Isofarian Guard
Game: The Isofarian Guard Designer: Eric Bittermann, Sean Craten, David Yanchick Published: Sky Kingdom Games Players: 1-2 Players Playtime: 45-90 Minutes Play Type: Open World Exploration **Review was provided based on a prototype of the game, rules and components are subject to change** Synopsis: From the Publisher: “Welcome to Isofar, a wild land severe in… Continue reading Review of The Isofarian Guard
How to Stand Out Among Review Requests
This post is directed mostly at independent designers or small companies who are looking to have their board game reviewed. Many reviewers (myself included) can get anywhere from two to ten requests to review a game in a single day. When you consider that I only typically do 4-8 reviews a month, that means a… Continue reading How to Stand Out Among Review Requests
Review of GROWL
Game: GROWL Publisher: Vigour Games Designer: Joey Vigour Players: 4-10 Players Playtime: 10-15 Minutes Play Type: Social Deduction Synopsis: Night falls...there was an attack on a villager and the town is in a fuss. Being the avid gamer you are, you know that the culprit must be a werewolf. Work with the other villagers… Continue reading Review of GROWL
Review of Alwaysgreen Garden
Game: Alwaysgreen Garden Designer: Darryl Jones Published: Splattered Ink Games Players: 2-4 Players Playtime: 45-60 Minutes Play Type: Set Collection Synopsis: Competition is fierce as you and three other Dobbers compete to be the best chef at the legendary Acorn Inn! Find delicious ingredients from the magical forest surrounding the inn, and combine them to… Continue reading Review of Alwaysgreen Garden
Review of Empty Space Explorers
Game: Empty Space Explorers Designer: Peter Collins Players: 2-4 Players Playtime: 20-45 Minutes Play Type: Racing/ Set Collection Kickstarter Link (Live June 26th): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emptyspaceexplorers/empty-space-explorers-board-game Synopsis: You have fallen deep into the space race. It is now your job to find a new Exoplanet and colonize it. Race to send out your probe to find a… Continue reading Review of Empty Space Explorers
The Meeple Street 