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Adam Roffel has only been writing about video games for a short time, but has honed his skills completing a Master's Degree. He loves Nintendo, and almost anything they have released...even Tomodachi Life.

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Dungeon Legends Components Overview and Impressions

I am a sucker for cooperative, dungeon crawl games, and when Asmodee Canada reached out and asked if I wanted to look at Dungeon Legends, it was an easy, “Yes” from me! Getting the game unboxed took a bit of work as you build the various boxes and fill them with their pieces, but once that was done, I was VERY impressed with the game’s production, which made me more excited to play. Dungeon Legends plays over a number of…

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Tapestry Folded Space Insert Review

Our gaming group has played more than a few games of Tapestry over the years, and we have slowly begun upgrading our collection. First, I snagged the expansions for the game through the Stonemaier review process, and we enjoyed what those added to the game. Then we picked up the playmat for the game, which rolls up nicely and includes the Arts and Architecture track as well. And now we are looking at the Folded Space insert for the game,…

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Tower Up Components Overview and Impressions

Tower Up was a game I first saw at Canada Plays 2024, behind closed doors with a few other media personalities. The game looked really interesting, but I wasn’t really wow’d by the presentation given to us at that time. Nothing against the presenters, I’m sure, but of all the games in that room that day, this was probably the lowest on my list of games I wanted to play. Fast forward to this holiday season. We received Tower Up…

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My Top 10 Board Games of 2024 (New to Me!)

We played a lot of board games in 2024, but which were the best? Here is my Top 10 games of 2024, whether new or new to me!

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Little Alchemist Components Overview and Impressions

Little Alchemist is definitely a game geared towards kids, but does it get that high quality CGE production? Let's find out!

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Rallyman GT Board Game Review

Rallyman GT was a pleasant racing experience in board game form, one I wasn't expecting to be as good as it ended up being!

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Thank You for Reading in 2024 – Xbox Games Giveaway!

Thank you all for reading GamesReviews in 2024! We had a blast bringing so much coverage and will do it again next year!

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Daitoshi Board Game Review

We took Daitoshi for a spin over the past week and love the theme. The gameplay is fantastic as well - a must play!

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Planta Nubo Components Overview and Impressions

Planta Nubo might not be my favourite DEVIR production to date, but there is a ton of stuff in the box and overall it's good!

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Cities Board Game Review

DEVIR has made a ton of complicated games, but that doesn't mean a smaller game isn't within their abilities. Cities is fantastic!

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LEGO The Great DEKU Tree Review

It is no secret that I absolutely love building LEGO sets in my free time, and that is highlighted by the number of sets I have on display in my board game room. A few of these sets have been sent to be lately by The LEGO Group, including the LEGO Grand Piano, 3-in-1 Wild Animal Giraffe, LEGO Fortnite Peely Bone, and more. There have been a few crossover designs that have interested me in the past, and again, thanks…

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LEGO Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift

With only a little over a week before the big day arrives, here are some fantastic LEGO sets you can grab now just in time for the holidays!

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Cities Components Overview and Impressions

DEVIR makes some beautiful big box games, but what happens when they release a smaller game with less components?

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Daitoshi Components Overview and Impressions

Daitoshi is a fantastic board game when it comes to components and overall look. The theme here is phenomenal - but is it good?

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Devir Games we Love for This Holiday Season (Ongoing List)

Devir Games has put out a ton of fantastic experiences in the past year – some of these are new this year, others are games I haven’t had the chance to play, but finally did in 2024! These are the ones we have enjoyed most – no worries, links are not affiliated and will take you directly to Devir’s webpage! Let’s dive in!   White Castle + Matcha Expansion What can I say about White Castle and the Matcha expansion.…

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