Author Archives: Dale Yu

About Dale Yu

Dale Yu is the Editor of the Opinionated Gamers. He can occasionally be found working as a volunteer administrator for BoardGameGeek, and he previously wrote for BoardGame News.

Dale Yu: Review of All In: Predictions

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Dale Yu

    All In: Predictions Designer: Phil Walker-Harding Publisher: Next Move Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4t6Vu3R Played with review copy provided by publisher In All In: Predictions, players become gifted foretellers vying to shape … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Yotei

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Dale Yu

  Yotei Designer: Huy Pham Publisher: Mighty Boards Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30-60 minutes Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/yotei  Played with review copy provided by publisher Create the most charming town at the foot of Mt Yotei, also known as Ezo … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Castle Nightingale

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Castle Nightingale Designers: Bruno Cathala, Eliette Fraile, Jeremy Fraile  Publisher: Sand Castle Games Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 20-30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4aUdBDB Played with review copy provided by publisher Castle Nightingale looms out of the night, … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay Designers: Eilif Svensson, Asmund Svensson, Vergard Eliassen Stillerud Publisher: Chilifox Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 90-120 min Played with review copy provided by publisher You have finally reached the archipelago of Scoundrel Bay! Here, … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Venice Conspiracy

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Dale Yu

    EXIT: Venice Conspiracy Designers: Inka and Markus Brand Publisher: Kosmos Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 1-2 hours Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4809sft The EXIT series was one of the original puzzle-game franchises to hit the market when the escape … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Thebai 

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Thebai Designer: David Turczi Publisher: Board&Dice Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 90-150 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Dark times loom over the kingdom of Thebes. The blind, old king Oedipus left the throne in disgrace … Continue reading →

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