We have been following the story of Project Ironside, the first really affordable board game table currently available on the marketplace. For just a few hundred dollars, consumers have been promised an inexpensive yet durable board game table that will work in any gaming room for years to come. We have been VERY impressed with how this company has handled the Kickstarter campaign so far, and with their recent merger with Box King, bigger and better things are ...
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Three Things I Want – Nintendo Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially announced, and a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April, it’s time to start talking about what we want out of this brand new console. With more power and more capabilities, there are definitely more options for Nintendo moving forward. Despite the console having graphics comparable to the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4, Nintendo is right where they need to be with their home console. Now it’s about the games. I think a few ...
Read MoreThe Joys of Small Playmobil Sets – Playmobil Dinos
This week, a big box of Playmobil arrived and my 6 year old was ecstatic! Like most kids, his philosophy on toys is the bigger, the better. And while we did get a large Dinos themed set in the box, it was the smaller boxes that quickly grabbed his attention. In this article we will look at three new Dinos Playmobil sets and let you know what we think of each! Playmobil Dinos 71525 The real gem in all…
Read MoreUnderwhelmed, But It’s Not Nintendo’s Fault – Excited for Switch 2!
Let’s get this out of the way first – I am absolutely stoked for the Nintendo Switch 2, and despite my muted feelings towards today’s trailer drop, my wife and I will be finding a way to make one of these units appear in our household on launch day. At this point in our lives, my wife and I are playing our video games on the Nintendo Switch almost 90% of the time, with the last little bit being divided…
Read MoreIs IV Studio My Favourite Publisher of 2024?
It’s been about 9 months since a huge box of games arrived at our studio from IV Studio, thanks to the publishing team. I had obviously seen a bunch of the things that IV Studio had released, and was pretty excited about what I was going to find in the box. Excitement was probably an understatement, because once I finished playing all the games in the box, I was pretty excited for what this company was going to do next!…
Read MoreRoot Underworld Expansion – The Underground Dutchy Review
We’ve been delving deep into the world of Root over the holidays, and took yet another expansion pack for a spin. The Underworld Expansion for Root not only provides a new board with two new maps to play, but two brand new factions to sink your teeth into. Moving from the shadows, the Dutchy burrows into clearings, sways ministers, and attempts to dominate and attack across the forest. Is this a good faction to use in your next game of…
Read MoreRoot Riverfolk Expansion – The Riverfolk Company Review
There is always room for more when it comes to Root, and the Riverfolk Company faction from the Riverfolk Expansion are adding yet another little change to the world of Root. As with all wars, there is someone looking to profit commercially from a war, and that about sums up what the Riverfolk are looking to do. Can you balance the needs of the different factions and score points? Is it worth having? Let’s take a look! I’ve really come…
Read MoreRoot Riverfolk Expansion – The Lizard Cult Review
More Root is always a good thing, in my opinion, so when the Leder Games sent over the Riverfolk expansion for the game, I knew I had to check it out! With two brand new factions to play – who doesn’t want to play as the Lizards or the Riverfolk Company – a new Vagabond, and a few other goodies, is this a worthwhile expansion to grab? Let’s take a look! Like the Woodland Alliance, the Lizard Cult is looking…
Read MoreAdvanced Civilization Board Game
It had been a long time since I played Advanced Civilization, a game that was released in 1991 but was an expansion for a game released in 1980. I don’t often dip into really old games anymore, with perhaps a game like Carcassonne being my oldest. However, there is something to be said for a more simplistic, board game experience. And Advanced Civilization delivers that! What I actually enjoy is that despite the games length – it took us 8…
Read MoreTower Up Board Game Review
Tower Up was not a game I had a lot of interest in, but after a few games over the holidays with my family, I’m singing a much different tune. The simplicity of Tower Up might not be for everyone, but I think if you are looking for a filler game that feels pretty meaty, then this could be the perfect game for you! When I think about filler games I tend to look to small box games, generally card…
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