Dale Yu: Review of Neoville

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Dale Yu

Neoville

  • Designer: Phil Walker-Harding
  • Publisher: Blue Orange
  • Players: 2-4
  • Age: 10+
  • Time 45 minutes
  • Played with review copy provided by Blue Orange USA

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In this game, players are visionary architects, each trying to make the best nature-based city plan that they can.  Each player will design their very square city on the table in front of them, eventually making a 4 x 4 grid of square tiles in their city design.  Each of the tiles is further subdivided in a 2 x 2 grid with 4 different types of terrain possible, brown soil, green grass, gray rocks, and blue water.

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Holiday Gift Guide, Part 11 – Player Aid shirts

Posted on December 13, 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 you-know-what together…  So, instead of a big list, I have decided to just make some shorter posts with things that catch my eye (or things that I notice to be on sale).   As I make these impromptu posts, I will try to stick to things which can be delivered prior to Dec. 25 — this likely means that they are things in stock on Amazon Prime.  (All the Amazon links here are affiliate links, and the Opinionated Gamers may earn a commission if you buy from those links)

You know, some days you just want to give a gift that allows your gamer friend to proudly display their hobby on their chest (or feet or head or whatever).  So, today, a list of gaming-related apparel to help you remember how to play the games on the table! Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of The Rocketeer: Fate of the Future

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Dale Yu

The Rocketeer: Fate of the Future

  • Designer: Prospero Hall
  • Publisher: Funko Games
  • Players: 2
  • Age 12+
  • Time 45 minutes
  • Played with review copy provided by Funko Games

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The Rocketeer was a 1991 superhero film that I remember watching in the movie theater.  Being a teenager at that time, the superhero story was probably appealing, but more importantly, Jennifer Connelly in the movie was most appealing.  Honestly, I probably have not thought of the movie since then.  However, there appears to be a constant interest in this film, and this phantom is evidenced by the rocking chair board game released in 2021.  That is right, a board game tie-in to a movie that is more than 30 years old!

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Dale Yu – Review of Qwixx Longo

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Dale Yu

Qwixx Longo

  • Designer: Steffen Benndorf, Reinhard Staupe
  • Publisher: NSV
  • Players: 2-5
  • Age: 8+
  • Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Times played: 5+ with review copy provided by NSV

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As I’m sure you know by now, attendance at SPIEL 2021 was impossible for me given the current situation of the COVID Pandemic.  Our blog is blessed to have writers in Europe, and a few of them were able to go to the show, and they were gracious enough to help us get a huge parcel of games to play from the show. Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift List, Part 10 – Game Specific Shirts

Posted on December 12, 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 you-know-what together…  So, instead of a big list, I have decided to just make some shorter posts with things that catch my eye (or things that I notice to be on sale).   As I make these impromptu posts, I will try to stick to things which can be delivered prior to Dec. 25 — this likely means that they are things in stock on Amazon Prime.  (All the Amazon links here are affiliate links, and the Opinionated Gamers may earn a commission if you buy from those links)

You know, some days you just want to give a gift that allows your gamer friend to proudly display their hobby on their chest (or feet or head or whatever).  So, today, a list of gaming-related apparel featuring shirts with Game Titles and some non-licensed art.  But, they’re all nice shirts to display your favorite games… Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide, Part 9 – Wearables

Posted on December 11, 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 you-know-what together…  So, instead of a big list, I have decided to just make some shorter posts with things that catch my eye (or things that I notice to be on sale).   As I make these impromptu posts, I will try to stick to things which can be delivered prior to Dec. 25 — this likely means that they are things in stock on Amazon Prime.  (All the Amazon links here are affiliate links, and the Opinionated Gamers may earn a commission if you buy from those links)

You know, some days you just want to give a gift that allows your gamer friend to proudly display their hobby on their chest (or feet or head or whatever).  So, today, a list of gaming-related apparel mostly on the funny/punny side… Continue reading →

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