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.

Some Holiday Gift Ideas, Part 1

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Dale Yu

Well, about a month ago, we (as a group) had a great idea to get a bunch of things written down and provide our readers with a nice gift giving list.  Welp, let’s just say that we didn’t get our … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Witchstone

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Dale Yu

Witchstone Designer: Renier Knizia, Martino Chiacchiera Publisher: R&R Games / Huch! Players: 2-4 Age: 12+ Time: 60-90 minutes Played 5 times with review copy provided by R&R Games As the story goes from the rules: “Once every 100 years, eminent … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Doodle Dash

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Dale Yu

Doodle Dash Designers: Fridtjof Buvarp, Eilif Svensson, Maija Buvarp, Pauline Buvarp, Asmund Svensson Publisher: Chilifox Games Players: 3-7 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played 4 times with copy from publisher The first game of Elilf Svensson’s I ever played was … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Voyages (Postmark Games)

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Dale Yu

Voyages Designers: Matthew Dunstan, Rory Muldoon Publisher: Postmark Games Players: 1+ Age: 8+ Time: 20 mins Played with preview PnP file provided by Postmark Games Well, the COVID Pandemic is now concluding its second year (of who knows how many), … Continue reading →

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Feeling Lucky about Azul? Possible Perfect Stocking Stuffer for your Game Crazy friends…

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Dale Yu

Well, around here, many people celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day (traditionally December 6) – this is a day where people get a stocking filled with well… stocking stuffers.  One of the things that is seen a lot in Ohio is a … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Magnate: The First City

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Dale Yu

Magnate: The First City Designer: James Naylor Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time 90-120 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Magnate, players run property companies and they strive to develop the city of Humbleburg where they are all … Continue reading →

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