Category Archives: Reviews

Dale Yu: Review of Indiana Jones Cryptic (A Puzzles and Pathways Adventure)

Indiana Jones Cryptic (A Puzzles and Pathways Adventure) Designer: Prospero Hall Publisher: Funko Games Players: 1+ Age: 10+ Time: 60-90 mins per chapter, 3 chapters in box Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3I3DaDp Says the publisher: “Face booby traps, menacing villains, and … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Solar Sphere

Solar Sphere Designers: Simon Milburn, Ayden Lowther Publisher: Dranda Games Players: 1-4 Age: 13+ Time: 60-120 minutes Played with review copy provided by Dranda Games “The human race has exhausted all the energy available on planet Earth. If they are … Continue reading

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Carnegie, Heat, and Cat in the Box Win 2022 Golden Geek Awards

The results of the Golden Geek awards for the 2022 calendar year have just been announced.  The Golden Geeks give Game of the Year (GotY) awards for three categories:  Light, Medium, and Heavy.  Here are the results, together with the … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Return of Doctor Esker’s Notebook

 Return of Doctor Esker’s Notebook Designer: Dave Dobson Publisher: Plankton Games Players: 1+ Ages: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Times played: 1, with review copy provided by Plankton Games Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3M6uQFH From the publisher’s description: “Doctor Esker has vanished, leaving … Continue reading

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Play – The Game Festival

From 19th to 21st of May Modena once again becomes the capital of gaming. Now in its 14th edition, Play – The Game Festival presents itself with an exceptional play offer. All Modenafiere pavilions, over 2,000 gaming tables and the … Continue reading

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Ortrick

Designer: Masato UesugiPublisher: I Was GamePlayers: 2 or 4Times Played: 21 times I’m writing this as a “review” of Ortrick, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  It is scheduled today because I helped … Continue reading

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