Jeremy Pike joined The Family Gamers writing team in 2023.
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One of the interesting parts of Neuroriders is that you don’t have your own meeple. Players manipulate all four meeples to increase the Memory Counter tracks they want to have the most points at the end of the game.
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It’s not often that these two interests of mine intersect. Barbecue and board games? I’ve never seen it before.
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What if the iconic Western showdowns in the old movies had not just guns but also magical powers?
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Beacon Patrol delivers a calm, enjoyable experience that’s accessible to many ages. Explore the North Sea by laying tiles, together.
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In Cosmic Cow Collectors you get to make abductions. Of cows. Because in this universe, cows are the most precious resource.
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If you’re looking for an immersive D&D experience, you’re not going to find it here. But if you’re looking for a quick and fun game that can be enjoyed by all ages at home or on the go, Dungeon Scrawlers: Heroes of Waterdeep will do just that.
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In Time Division players take on the role of agents at two competing time agencies that don’t see eye to eye on how to best approach that mess.
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Cooperative games tend to be either quite easy or nearly impossible. Express Route doesn’t feel impossible, but it’s very tough.
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Welcome to Jeremy Pike, staff writer! We’ll talk about how he joined our team, and what he did at Tantrum Con 2024.
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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.
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Players chuck dice to make Mars habitable: increasing oxygen, raising temperature, and creating oceans. The dice represent different resources players can spend to raise these terraforming parameters or play Project cards.
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Valiant Wars is a unique deck-builder. Flip out cards one at a time to build your treasury and your strength to win locations and buy better cards… but don’t flip too many Dark Omens, or you’ll bust!
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When I first picked you up, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into. You’ve been part of my life for so long now it’s honestly hard for me to believe you’re only 14 years old…
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