Author Archives: Joe Huber

Has it been another two years already?  Guess it has.  And it’s time for a new shortest-list-ever – my 148 favorite games, and thus the ones I choose to have in my collection.  Not including games I’ve designed, 148 games … Continue reading →

In 2007, Erik Arneson published an article listing the 50 most historically and culturally significant games published since 1800; the latest version of that article, from 2019, can be found at http://boardgames.about.com/cs/gamehistories/a/timeline.htm.  I last updated my take (https://opinionatedgamers.com/2013/01/18/the-50-most-historically-and-culturally-significant-games-published-since-1800/) twelve years … Continue reading →

Fishing Designed by Friedemann Friese and published by 2F Spiele in 2024 Played four times during development and eight times in published form on a review copy provided by 2F Spiele.

Written by Dr. Leisl Grimm, and published in 2024 by Got Games BooksReview based upon a copy provided by the publisher The hook for this book is laid out clearly on the back cover. “Most books about board games are … Continue reading →

For those arriving at this site expecting a review from Dale, please just wait 24 hours. Or 48. Or 72. Or 96… FTW?! Designed by Friedemann Friese and published by 2F Spiele Disclaimer: While it has no impact on my … Continue reading →