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The Opinionated Gamers (Try To) Predict the Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel des Jahres – 2020 Edition
For the past few years, our group of gamers has taken their best guess at trying to read the minds of the Spiel des Jahres jury members. The nominations for the Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel des Jahres will be … Continue reading
10 Great Deduction Games (Article by Chris Wray)
Deduction games have long been a part of the hobby, and a prominent one at that. Classic deduction games include Clue (1949), Scotland Yard (1983), Code 777 (1985), and countless others. Many of us at The Opinionated Gamers absolutely love … Continue reading
10 Great Card Games (Article by Chris Wray)
When we tell people we’re into “board games,” what we often mean is “board and card games.” If you just say card games, people often think of the standard deck of 52, but if you just say board games, people … Continue reading
10 Great 2-Player Games (Article by Chris Wray)
Two-player games have a special place in our hobby. Not only are they historically significant — many of the classics like Chess to Go are for pairs of players — but they are also especially relevant for those of us … Continue reading
Best New (To Me!) Games of 2019
For the last decade or so, I’ve intermittently published my Best New (to me!) Games list each year… and, when I missed a year or two, added the missing lists to the most recent post. Best New (to me!) Games … Continue reading
Unheralded Games of the Past Decade: 2016 & 2017
It’s that time of year again, when we take a look back and do lots of Top game lists, but this year’s end is a bit special, it’s the end of a decade. A decade that started with 7 Wonders, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, 2017, A Handful of Stars, Archaeology The New Expedition, Armageddon, Build or Boom, Dungeon Time, Dynasties, Escape from 100 Million BC, Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters, Kepler 3042, Lander Toppen, Mino & Tauri, Q.E., Spirit Island, The Shipwreck Arcana, Twin It, Unheralded Games of the Decade
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Unheralded Games of the Past Decade: 2014 & 2015
It’s that time of year again, when we take a look back and do lots of Top game lists, but this year’s end is a bit special, it’s the end of a decade. A decade that started with 7 Wonders, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, 2015, Abluxxen, Armymals, Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn, Baseball Highlights 2045, Blocky Mountains, Dungeon Dice, Gloobz, Minerva, Outfoxed, Ponzi Scheme, Secrets of the Lost Tomb, Shadows of Malice, Stellar Conflict, The King is Dead, The Staufer Dynasty, Think Str8!, Too Many Cinderellas, Unheralded Games of the Decade
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10 Great Worker Placement Games (Article by Chris Wray)
Worker placement games have a prominent place in the gaming hobby, but the mechanic is only about 15 years old. Caylus, designed by William Attia of France and released at Spiel 2005, is commonly referred to as the first “worker … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 Great Series, Agricola, Did I Mention We Really Love Uwe Rosenberg, Uwe Rosenberg
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Our Favorite Games of 2019
Another year has passed, so it is time for our annual list of “best of” games from the previous year. Each writer was given space to put in their personal list. If you missed it, a few days ago we … Continue reading
10 Great Animal Games (Article by Chris Wray)
I’m from a family of people who love nature. Since theme can draw non-gamers into games, I tend to buy a lot of games featuring animals. I know it isn’t the most popular theme, but it is one with broad … Continue reading →