Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review – Bilbo Deserved Better Than an iPad
Managing your physical hero deck while staring at a tablet screen creates constant friction. A smooth campaign story trapped in an awkward hybrid shell.
Managing your physical hero deck while staring at a tablet screen creates constant friction. A smooth campaign story trapped in an awkward hybrid shell.
Track and catch criminals across timelines on a giant monochrome paper map. A innovative, delightfully grim search puzzle that ends without a bang.
Cycle through unique faction decks to evolve your society from tribal chaos to empire. A deeply strategic history builder that moves at a snail’s pace.
Chuck buckets of dice to slay underworld bosses and hunt down rival heroes. A dungeon brawler that can be ruined by spiteful table politics.
Juggle secret agendas while watching woodland critters wage war. A stellar campaign plagued by exhausting setup.
Sway rival animal armies into a stalemate without ever fighting directly. A fascinating, passive campaign puzzle crippled by fiddly scenario setup.
Surviving on an deserted island is depressing when single die rolls ruin an hour of planning. An excellent narrative experience ruined by unfair punishment.