Blazon – Design a Heraldic Shield
I’ve always been a fan of the medieval time period for its astonishing castles and Arthurian lore. Blazon focuses on one aspect of medieval history; heraldry.
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SNAP Review – River Wild
I love fantasy animals and mythology. How about a game that is all about saving the animals and providing them a safe home?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Stampfarm
Stampfarm is a roll-and-write game without the “write”. Instead, you’ll place stamps into your farm.
This fairly simple game is intended for kids, but is it fun?
Hickory Dickory – Docked Down
In Hickory Dickory you’re the mice running up the clock! Ride the minute hand, jump off, and gather items. Deliver items to score points!
» Read moreSNAP 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 moreEpisode 337 – PAX East Interviews
This week, we’ve got interviews from PAX East 2023, with Amigo, Gem Blenders, Resonym, Pocket Paragons, and Phase Shift Games
» Read moreFramework – Do You Have the Right Frame of Mind?
A tile-drafting and placement game with zero set up time and limited interaction. Is the puzzle posed by Framework a good fit for your family?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Codex Naturalis
Collect and arrange pages about the four kingdoms living in the forest: animals, plants, insects, and fungi, to add to the Codex Naturalis.
» Read morePrehistories: Paint your Cave
Prehistories is very family friendly and fun at all player counts (2-5). Send out hunting parties and paint your cave to celebrate your victories in this tile-laying game.
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SNAP Review – Gurms
Gurms is a straightforward game: place a tile, try to match your type and make groups. But the strategy and tactics don’t match up with the simplicity of the rules.
» Read moreLost Kingdoms: Lost in the Rulebook
Tile-laying games are special to me because they were my first introduction to the wider world of board games beyond the Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers games of my youth. They promise more intriguing replay because it’s nearly impossible to build the same board twice.
» Read moreGalaxy Trucker: On the Road Again
CGE has relaunched Galaxy Trucker in a new edition with new art, new components, and a few gameplay tweaks. Can you teach a 15 year old game new tricks? Let’s find out.
» Read moreLand vs. Sea
Land vs. Sea takes the foundations built by Carcassonne and carries the torch forward to create a new modern classic.
» Read moreKingdomino Origins
Kingdomino can feel a little flat due to its simplicity. But Kingdomino Origins provides a way to ramp up the challenge for familiar players while also providing a simple mode to introduce beginners.
» Read moreSmall Islands – Courageously Explore For Prestige
Explore a brand new archipelago and bring back prestige and resources in this language-independent game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Kombo Klash
My City – Marvelous Municipal Creation
A legacy game with rules that gently ramp up over time – and NO conflict! We think it’s perfect for families.
» Read moreCloud City – Puzzling Layers of Pathways
If you have a budding architect who enjoys puzzles and want a light family game to play together, Cloud City is a good choice.
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