Monthly Archives: August 2022

Dale Yu: Preview of Rise & Fall

Rise & Fall Designer: Christophe Boelinger Publisher: Ludically Players: 2-4 Age:14+ Time: 45-90 minutes Played with preview copy provided by publisher Christophe Boelinger is a prolific game designer – having over 60 titles to his name.  He is a very … Continue reading

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Patrick Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2022 (Part 5)

I’ve been exploring Ark Nova and Dune:Imperium quite a bit over the last month or so. Ark Nova is still providing rich exploration pickings and I’ve upped its rating to a 9 – there seems to be a constant urge … Continue reading

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Matt Carlson: Gen Con “Stuff”

I always like to take a few photos of things that catch my eye in order to present you, the reader, a brief glimpse into all that is Gen Con. This year, I was also able to see the convention … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Soul Mates

Soul Mates Designers: Julien Gupta and Johannes Berger Publisher: Chili Island Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Chili Island is a new imprint, one that focuses on family games – from the … Continue reading

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Matt Carlson: Gen Con 2022 – Digital

Most gamers prefer a head-to-head boardgame experience, but sometimes that’s just not an option – thus the rise of digital adaptations. Long gone are the days when Ticket to Ride was the only big name on the app store and … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of In The Palm of Your Hand

In The Palm of Your Hand Designer: Timothee Decroix Publisher: La Boite de Jeu Players: 2-8 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by distributor, Hachette Boardgames US La Boite de Jeu is a French outfit which … Continue reading

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