Author Archives: Brandon Kempf

Hadara (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on July 22, 2019

Designers: Benjamin Schwer Artists: Dominik Mayer Publisher: Hans im Glück, Z-Man Games(Gen Con Release) Players: 2-5 Time: 45-60 Times Played: 4 “This is all in German, so it will truly be like building a civilization from scratch.” -Me Hadara is … Continue reading →

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Kenny G – Keepin’ it Saxy (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on July 19, 2019

Designer: Prospero Hall Artists: None Listed Publisher: Big G Creative Players: 2-5 Time: 30 minutes Times Played: 2 “Don’t you dare turn on Kenny G to listen to while we play, damn it, you already did didn’t you, that’s why … Continue reading →

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Brandon Kempf: Sturgeoning My Board Game Collection

Posted on July 4, 2019

So, if we go by Sturgeon’s Law that 90% of everything is crap, what are the 10% in your game collection that you think aren’t crap? Yes, I realize that this is a bad usage of Sturgeon’s Law. In truth, … Continue reading →

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Brandon Kempf: Three Games – Expansions

Posted on July 3, 2019

I have a lot of games. A lot of games that are on my shelves, or on my table being played, that I have told myself that I want to review at some point. For one reason or another, this … Continue reading →

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Kingdomino & Kingdomino Age of Giants (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on June 26, 2019

Designer: Bruno Cathala Artist: Cyril Bouquet Publisher: Blue Orange Games Players: 2-4 Time: 15-30 Times Played: 18 base, 6 more with expansion I sat here curious. Wondering why I had never reviewed Kingdomino, the Spiel des Jahres winning game that … Continue reading →

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Tiny Towns (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on June 16, 2019

Designer: Peter McPherson Artists: Gong Studios, Matt Paquette Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group Players: 1-6 Time: 45-60 minutes Times Played: 6 “Do you think there is going to be a sequel where Cthulhu comes and takes over all these tiny towns … Continue reading →

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Brandon Kempf: Three Games – Three In My Quiver (Travel Games)

Posted on May 26, 2019

I have a lot of games. A lot of games that are on my shelves, or on my table being played, that I have told myself that I want to review at some point. For one reason or another, this … Continue reading →

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Silver & Gold (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on May 19, 2019

Designer: Phil Walker-Harding Artist: Oliver Feudenreich Publisher: Nurnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag Players: 2-4 Time: 20 Minutes Times Played: 5 “I bet you thought I was going to sing that Burl Ives Christmas song, didn’t ya? Well, you were right!”             -John 5/4/19 Phil … Continue reading →

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Space Base (Game Review by Brandon Kempf)

Posted on May 11, 2019

Designer: John D. Clair Artists: Chris Walton Publisher: AEG Players: 2-5 Players Time: 60 Minutes Times Played: 3 “I swear, if I roll another damn three combination, I am chucking these dice into space.”-Brandon Kempf April 2019 In space, no … Continue reading →

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Brandon Kempf: Three Games – Three Games I Don’t Like

Posted on April 28, 2019

I have a lot of games. A lot of games that are on my shelves, or on my table being played, that I have told myself that I want to review at some point. For one reason or another, this … Continue reading →

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