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 Helsinki

Helsinki Designers: Daniel Skjold Pedersen and Asger Harding Granerud Publisher: Queen Games Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 40-60 minutes Played with copy provided by Queen Games Says the publisher: “The famous Senate Square in the center of the Finnish capital … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Inheritors

Inheritors Designers: Jeffrey CCH and Kenneth YWN Publisher: North Star Game Studio Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-45 minutes Played with review copy provided by North Star Games Per the publisher: In the dark of the night, whispers spread throughout … Continue reading

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US/CAN Giveaway for Shake that City (AEG)

We are thrilled to partner up with AEG for a giveaway for Shake That City!  Two lucky readers will win a copy, to be shipped directly from AEG to your home.  For reasons, only US and Canadian residents are eligible … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Alan & Bobby’s Block and Guess

Alan & Bobby’s Block and Guess Designers: Alan R. Moon and Bobby West Publisher: Matagot Players: 3-8 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Played with copy provided by publisher Make other players guess a word using wooden pieces, easy? Not that … Continue reading

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Dale Yu – Review of Beacon Patrol

Beacon Patrol Designer: Torben Ratzlaff Publisher: Pandasaurus Players: 1-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Played with review copy provided by Pandasaurus Beacon Patrol is a coop tile laying exploration game in which you navigate the coast of the North Sea … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Everything Ever

Everything Ever Designer: Nathan Thornton Publisher: Floodgate Games Players: 2-10 Age: 12+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Per the publisher description on BGG: “You’ve prepared your whole life for this. Every movie you’ve seen, every … Continue reading

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