Game: Above and Below Designer: Ryan Laukat Published: Red Raven Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1 Hour- 1 Hour 30 Minutes Play Type: Story Telling Synopsis: You have fled a vicious barbarian attack. After an exhausting trek across unforgiving landscapes you have finally found the perfect place for a new settlement. This new land has… Continue reading Above and Below Review
Tag: Tabletop Games
International Table Top Day 2018
Yesterday was a busy and fun day for me. I set aside our usual D&D Saturdays to enjoy International Table Top Day at some of our local stores. Throughout the day I ended up at three local stores to play games. The Morning The morning for me was all about learning to play some new… Continue reading International Table Top Day 2018
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
The Benefits of a Board Game a Day
People ask me frequently, how do I find the time to play games every night? Very simply, I try to make it a priority during my day. My goal is to play a game each night. There are a few reasons that I try to make this commitment. First, board games are inherently social. When… Continue reading The Benefits of a Board Game a Day
Review of Dead Men Tell No Tales
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
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
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
The Meeple Street 