Save Patient Zero – The Savior Stumbles
I really like the core game here in Save Patient Zero. But there are multiple minor issues, that when taken together, really pulled me out of the experience.
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SNAP Review – Pollen
No, it’s not about allergies! Attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies by planting appropriate flowers. You’ll need a variety of different bugs to win!
» Read moreKeep On Trucking: More Galaxy Trucker
Every piece in this expansion is designed to make Galaxy Trucker more challenging and offer more strategy options for players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Roll to the Top: Journeys
Roll to the Top is a race. Your goal is to be the first person to fill all the spaces on your board, using the numbers rolled on the dice each round.
» Read moreTriple Threat – 3 Backpack Games from Fight in a Box
All three of these Fight in a Box games have about 35 square 3×3 inch cards. However, they’re very different games in mechanics, art style, and weight: Squirrel or Die, Hedgehog Hop, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Home Sweet Home (Or Not)
The scenarios in Home Sweet Home (or not) were cute, but the game is missing something to make it great.
» Read moreStarship Captains: Prepare to Launch
I’ve tried other space-exploration games, but they never capture the same wonder, excitement, and humanity that I really wanted. Starship Captains pays homage to my favorite sci-fi and makes exploring the universe interesting.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Oh my Brain
What’s the difference between a body builder and a zombie? One says “No pain no gain, and the other says no brain no pain!”
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pirate Blast!
How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
» Read moreWonder Woods – Don’t Get Spored!
Wonder Woods is a very good introduction to deduction. We think if you give it a try, it will grow on you.
» Read moreHer Story: Iconic Women of History
I expected Her Story to fall in the usual “educational game” mold. But what I found was a game that’s simple enough for an 8-year-old, plays quickly, and invites you to learn more about each historical woman without being preachy.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Across America Fluxx
Are we there yet? Keep the road trip fun and ditch the hassle with this family card game.
» Read moreGift of Tulips
Gift of Tulips celebrates the promise of spring, with a competitive game that’s all about giving flowers away.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Ecosystem: Coral Reef
For kids studying food webs and ecosystems, this new marine biology card game from Genius could really help to reinforce concepts. But will parents actually enjoy playing it?
» Read moreLacrimosa – Requiem for a Game
This meaty game by Gerard Ascensi and Ferran Renalias allows up to four players to work to recreate Mozart’s life and finish his Requiem.
» Read moreSNAP Review – KuZOOka
We’re going to help the animals escape from the zoo, in this cooperative game that feels a cross between Liar’s Dice and a video game rogue-like.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Scribbly Gum
We’re squirming with delight over this all ages game from Phil Walker-Harding. Can your scribbly gum larva collect the most food?
» Read moreFlamecraft – Straight Fire or Drag-on Along?
Flamecraft is an impressive blend of two things: a good game, and a cute game.
We’re fired up and we think you will be too!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Featherlight
Ignore the silly bird. We’d recommend Featherlight for couples or families with older kids who want a game that will engage your brain while staying light and fast.
» Read moreNacho Pile
Nacho Pile is a great snack-like game to play in between courses of a game night. Open the bag and start playing in less than a minute – and it plays faster than hungry teens can gobble a plate of nachos.
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