Dice Manor: Build for Prestige!
Dice Manor is light, family friendly, and quick to grasp. The multitude of choices make it a fantastic puzzle, and your choices will impact other players.
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SNAP Review – The Hunt
The Hunt is an asymmetric duel war game. Can the German ship Admiral Graf Spee sink 5 freighters before the British navy can find it?
» Read moreGoats’ Day Out
In this polyomino shape placement game from Thinkfun, players ages 8 and up fill the belly of their goats with food, clothing, sports equipment, and school supplies. The player who most strategically arranges the shapes in their goat’s stomach after three rounds wins the game.
» Read moreEpisode 364 – Look Back: How Did 2023 Predictions Fare?
We often talk about new games. But let’s look back a little bit. We were excited for a lot of new games at the beginning of 2023 – how did they fare? Were all of them as great as we hoped?
» Read moreGiveaway – National Geographic Secret Clue: Animals
SNAP Review – Trio
Trio is a light family card game that combines matching, memory, deduction, and a bit of luck. We think it feels like a classic card game, in the best way.
» Read moreNamiji – Setting Sail
Namiji, designed by Antoine Bauza for 2-5 players, is a relaxing, Japan-themed board game of worker placement and set collection. Taking 30-45 minutes, players 8+ sail around a track, engaging in fishing, net casting, and completing panoramas to earn points. Namiji offers multiple scoring strategies and a unique turn mechanism that keeps tension high.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Words of a Feather
Another bird-themed word game? Yes! We recommend Words of a Feather when you want a beautiful setting for a light, casual word game.
» Read moreScram! Critters vs. Campers
Scram! is a hit for our crew because it’s light, strategic, and without any mental overload. Turns go quick and kids will stay engaged. While we only were able to get four players to the table, it would be a hoot at six.
» Read moreEpisode 363 – Happy Camper Games with Jason Schneider
This week, we are joined by the “Head Camper” at Happy Camper Games – Jason Schneider! We talk Trio and other upcoming games.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Smug Owls
This is a game that encourages outside-the-box thinking, and also allows multiple players to be recognized for their answers and insight.
» Read moreSunrise Lane – A Town on the Rise
In Sunrise Lane, players compete to build the most lucrative and attractive neighborhoods. The higher their town rises, the more prestige they will enjoy. Certain city blocks are better investments than others, but timing is everything, and sometimes blocking a fellow builder from a great investment is the way to get ahead! The player with the most clever balance of both short-term scoring and long-term planning will surely rise to the top.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Sherlock 13
Sherlock Holmes and his associates star in this deduction game. Can you be the first to successfully discover the identity of the hidden criminal?
» Read moreTesseract – Cooperative Cube Containment
Are kids allowed when you’re saving the known universe? We think so. Cooperate to contain cubes from the collapsing Tesseract before it causes an irreparable breach!
» Read moreEpisode 362 – Our Top Ten Games of 2023
Let’s wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
» Read moreNeotopia – Build a Harmonious Futuristic City
Build a harmonious city in this competitive, fast paced, tile placement game! We think it’s best at 4 players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Ecosystem: Savanna
Nautilus Island
Nautilus Island is a vibrant drafting and set collection game. Collect objects from The Nautilus to survive and escape!
» Read moreEpisode 361 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Days Two & Three
Find out more about The Tree Trimming Game, Sequitur, Jokkmokk, Marvel Remix, Unboxed, Crabs in a Bucket, Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, Pack the Essentials, Maize Craze, and Mycelia !
» Read moreSpace Explorers: Age of Ambition
Age of Ambition offers seven modules that can be added to Space Explorers. No matter which we chose, no mechanics felt out of place. If you want more Space Explorers, you can’t go wrong here.
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