Board Games – Roll to Review

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Low rules, massive depth, The King is Dead (Second Edition) is fantastic

Three warring armies, eight actions. Use them, and I’m yours.

Half open Monikers box with stakcs of cards in front.

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Looking Back #6: NMBR 9, Smile, Tash-Kalar, Monikers, and Jump Drive

This week we’re ranking: NMBR 9, Smile, Tash-Kalar, Monikers and Jump Drive

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Knock it all down in The Fuzzies

The Fuzzies is the latest Jenga clone developed by some of the best party game designers working today.

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Take the family to the races in Camel Up (Second Edition)

Put your sandals on because things are going to get weird. We’re headed for the great camel derby of 2021.

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London (Second Edition): build, destroy, rebuild

After the Great London fire of 1666, the top minds of London have turned to you for help. It’s time to stop what you’re doing and become the most prestigious English architect of all time.

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Mysterium Park breathes new life into an modern classic

For those thinking the Mysterium review was oddly timed in early June, and Dave was just being odd and quirky. It was a ruse! I wanted to review Mysterium Park all along.

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Red Rising, Red Falling

Whenever Jamey Stegmaier releases a new game, it’s an event. Love or hate his designs, you must respect the amount of passion and production he puts into his company and his board games.

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Deception: Murder in Hong Kong or convincing your friend they’re a serial killer

Got nothing to do on a dark and stormy night? Why not gather your friends and attempt to solve a murder.

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I’m never playing Arboretum again

As a reviewer, I make sure to play a game 3 or more times before a review. This depends on the game, as heavier games take a lot more plays before I’m comfortable enough to say I’ve seen all their nooks and crannies. With Arboretum, I’ve played it once, and I’m never playing it again.

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Mysterium, getting ghosted has never been so much fun

Halloween every year is a time for dress up, candy, and Mysterium reviews. Bucking the trend, here’s a review of the spooky board game in June!

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Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile is the best of times, and the blurst of times

Oath: Chronicles of Empires and Exile is the latest game in the four letter series. Root, Fort, and Vast have all received critical acclaim and spawned a large following. Can Oath keep up the trend? Or does it fail to live up to these past achievements?

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Experience life as a raccoon in a gold rush in Raccoon Tycoon

Raccoon Tycoon gives players a family friendly introduction to the often impenetrable 18xx genre. It has stocks, it has markets, it has auctions, but it also has a fox in a top hat. And if that doesn’t get you excited for a board game. I don’t know what will.