Author Archives: Tery Noseworthy

DESIGNER: Rita Modi PUBLISHER: Pretzel Games PLAYERS: 2-5 AGES: 8 and up TIME: 30-45 minutes TIMES PLAYED: 5, with a copy I purchased Men at Work is a well-known Australian band from the 1980’s. Despite not being around for long, … Continue reading →

One of the best things about having a spouse who is also a board gamer is that I don’t have to wait for official organized game days to play games. Anytime we are free on a weekend it’s quite likely … Continue reading →

Here’s a typical conversation around my office when I say I’m going on vacation. “Is this one a real vacation? I mean, you’re not going to another board gaming thing are you? Ha ha!” “Er, well, I am going to … Continue reading →

Designer: Gernot Kopke & Uwe Rosenberg Publisher: Feuerland/Z-Man Games Players: 1 -4 Ages: 14+ Time: 30 minutes per player Times played: 3, with a copy I purchased I wasn’t an Opinionated Gamer when A Feast for Odin was first released … Continue reading →

This was my 21st Gathering of Friends, and somehow every year seems better than the last. My Gathering of Friends report is a little different than others I’ve seen, though.  My focus for the week is a little different in … Continue reading →

Designers:  Al Leduc and Yves TourignyPublisher: LudonovaPlayers: 2-4Ages: 10+Time: 45 – 60 minutesTimes played: 5, with a copy I purchased When thinking about games to play or purchase I normally like to keep my non-boardgaming interests separate from my board … Continue reading →

I was lucky to get to spend an extended weekend last week playing games at Gulf Games, a small family-oriented game con that took place this time in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  While I probably should have been focused on playing games … Continue reading →

N Designers:  Nestore Mancone and Simone Luciani Publisher: Cranio Creations/CMON Players: 1-4 Ages: 14+ Time:  90 minutes Played: 4 times with a copy I purchased Seeing Isaac Newton only makes me think of physics class; this was not a class … Continue reading →

Designer: Paul Sottosanti Publisher: Lookout Games Players: 1-5 Ages: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Times Played: 4 times with someone else’s copy (mine is on pre-order), plus several times online I have always enjoyed city building as a theme for many … Continue reading →