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Shadow Ninjas – Phantoms for Fishes
7/10
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Verdant Arizona – Cactus Arranging
8/10
Especially given its small size and ease of portability, I think we’ll be taking Verdant Arizona out for a spin fairly frequently. Just look out for those spines! Ouch!
» Read morePuppies or Poop
7/10
A peaceful walk quickly turns into a messy challenge when the dogs scatter into the leaves and leave surprises behind. Can you dodge the trouble and finish with spotless shoes?
» Read moreEmbers – Protect the Fire
9/10
We heat our home with a woodstove. After an unusually harsh winter, I appreciate the absolute necessity to keep the fire from going out.
» Read moreTwisted Trumpets
7.5/10
There are plenty of ways to gain points in Twisted Trumpets, so even the youngest players will feel like they’ve accomplished something.
» Read moreChip Theory Kids Independent Play Collection
8.5/10
Every once in a while, we find games that are so well suited to very young children that they’ll pull them out and play them alone, without an adult’s help.
» Read moreUp or Down?
6.5/10
Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men – Two Boxes, Eight Heroes – Box 2
8.5/10
Fans of Dice Throne and fans of the X-Men will both bet getting something out of this box.
» Read moreMarvel Dice Throne: X-Men – Two Boxes, Eight Heroes – Box 1
8/10
In this box we were a little disappointed by the implementations of Wolverine and Psylocke, while we loved what was done with Storm and Iceman.
» Read moreLogic & Lore – A Deductive Race
9.5/10
I enjoy logical deduction, and the beauty and simplicity of Logic & Lore hooked me from the very first time I played.
» Read moreUmami: The Forest Food Fest
7.5/10
Umami is a fast, family-friendly set collection game with clever card play, light take that, and plenty of savory decisions.
» Read moreOutfox the Fox
9/10
People love lists. All you have to do is an internet search, and you can find a top five or top ten list for just about anything…
» Read moreMr. Postmouse’s Picnic
7/10
For most families, I think Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic is going to be frustrating – unless you modify it to make it easier. But for fans of the series, it can still be a fertile ground for imaginative play.
» Read moreLeaders – A Finely-Tuned Team
9/10
Leaders fits into the same niche as chess – a tight duel where nothing is hidden except your opponent’s plans.
» Read moreGems of Iridescia
8/10
If your family loves beautiful games that have a few choices without being overwhelming, Gems of Iridescia is for you.
» Read morePerson Do Thing – No Bad Thing!
7/10
Person Do Thing hardly reinvents the wheel in the clue-giving genre. In fact, one could be forgiven for mistaking Person Do Thing for another popular game, Poetry for Neanderthals.
» Read moreRudolph – Help Santa Sleigh!
6.5/10
Assemble the best combination of reindeer and sleighs to help Santa prepare for his big night!
» Read moreJungo – Welcome to the Jungo!
8/10
Ladder climbing games have been around forever. But since Tichu reintroduced the mechanic to the modern age in 1991 and especially since the award-winning Scout burst on the scene six years ago, it seems these card-shedding games of rising stakes have truly stepped into the limelight. Recently we reviewed Odin, a strategic take on this genre. Today we turn our
» Read moreODIN – Climbing the Ladder to Valhalla
9/10
It takes a special kind of card game to get everyone at the table interested. Odin does a great job, with speedy turns, simple decisions, and engaging artwork.
» Read moreINK – Where Color Meets Strategy
8.5/10
INK is a very satisfying puzzle, even playing solo, that takes less than an hour from start to finish.
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