Author Archives: ukgamersi

About ukgamersi

Simon Neale is a lifelong avid boardgamer and reviews boardgames for the Opinionated Gamers and Spirit Magazine as well as on websites such as boardgamegeek.com.

Simon Neale: Review of Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra

Posted on March 1, 2019 by ukgamersi

Simon Neale: Review Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra Designer: Michael Kiesling Publisher: Next Move Games Players: 2 – 4 Ages: 8+ Time: 35 minutes Times played: 7, with copy purchased at Essen Spiel. When a … Continue reading →

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Simon Neale: Review of 1911 Amundsen vs Scott

Posted on August 21, 2018 by ukgamersi

1911 Amundsen vs Scott Designer: Perepau Llistosella Publisher: Looping Games Players: 2 Ages: 8+ Time: 20 – 30 minutes With the unusual British summer temperatures soaring above 30C, it seems strange to turn to a game which is about two … Continue reading →

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Simon Neale: White Rock Boardgaming Weekend Report

Posted on April 3, 2018 by ukgamersi

Simon Neale: White Rock Boardgaming Weekend Report  Twice a year, in March and November, a small gaming convention takes place on the English south coast. It is called the White Rock Boardgaming Weekend, primarily because it is held in the … Continue reading →

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Simon Neale: Review of Finca

Posted on March 12, 2018 by ukgamersi

Finca Designer: Ralf zur Linde & Wolfgang Sentkler Publisher: Hans im Glück Players: 2-4 Ages: 8+ Time: 30 – 45 minutes Times played: 25+ With the long awaited re-release of Finca nearing the end of a successful run on Kickstarter, I thought … Continue reading →

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Simon Neale: Review of Majesty for the Realm

Posted on January 15, 2018 by ukgamersi

Majesty: for the Realm Designer: Marc André Publisher: Hans im Glück and others Players: 2-4 Ages: 7+ Time: 15-40 minutes Times played: 8, with German copy purchased at Essen Spiel. Majesty was a game that I had completely missed in … Continue reading →

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