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: Preview of Forest Shuffle (Lookout Games)

Forest Shuffle Designer: Kosch Publisher: Lookout Games Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 60 minutes Constructed a PnP Deck with files provided by publisher “Life is bustling in the local forest: Animals scurry around the clearings looking for edible plants and … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Nimalia

Nimalia Designer: William Liévin Publisher: Lucky Duck/La Boîte de Jeu Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by Lucky Duck Games Says the rules: “In Nimalia, you will create the most beautiful animal reserve, in … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Inside Job

Inside Job Designer: Tanner Simmons Publisher: KOSMOS Players: 3-5 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by Thames&Kosmos Inside Job is subtitled “A Game of Teamwork and Deception”.  The publisher has also called it “The Mostly Cooperative … Continue reading

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Hamlet (Standard Edition) – Review and Giveaway!

  Designer: David Chircop Publisher: Mighty Boards Players: 1-4 Age: 14 Time: ~25min/player Played with review/giveaway copy provided by publisher. >10 plays total now   Hamlet was a game that I was first introduced to at SPIEL 2022.  I was … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Chroma Mix

Chroma Mix Designer: Jorge Zhang Publisher: Jay-Zee Games Players: 1-4 Age: 13+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by designer/publisher I was approached by the designer of Chroma Mix to take a look at it in advance of … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of My City Roll & Build

My City Roll & Build Designer: Reiner Knizia Publisher: Kosmos Playesr: 1-6 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by Thames & Kosmos Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/41oeX1C Says the box: “My City: Roll & Build is a … Continue reading

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