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Every once in a while there is a board game that just wows me with it’s production, even if on the surface the game isn’t all that flashy. Enter Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon, a game that isn’t all that fancy at first glance, but the phenomenal production not only makes setup a breeze, but there is an enjoyment you get from the consistency that the game brings. Shackleton Base isn’t a light game by any means, and…

We recently took a look at the components for Thunder Road Vendetta: Maximum Chrome which included the base game of Thunder Road Vendetta and the first 4 expansions. This 5th expansion was released after Maximum Chrome was released, and took the game in a brand new, yet probably more chaotic (if possible) direction. For a full rundown on Thunder Road Vendetta, be sure to check out our previous articles. But for now…let’s head into the thunder dome! Thunder Road Vendetta…

Nintendo brought the future of its gaming lineup to life at Fan Expo Canada 2025, where the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 took center stage. From August 21–24, attendees packed Booth 1242 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for a chance to test the company’s next-generation console alongside a strong lineup of first- and third-party titles. I was impressed with the organization and employees at the event with extensive knowledge on each game I played.

I’ve recently found that a lot of board game fans are not familiar with titles from Matagot and shamefully I must add myself to that list. However, looking at their catalogue, I was pretty intrigued by their lineup of games. The Peak Team Rangers looked particularly cool, and thanks to Matagot, I was able to pickup a copy at GenCon 2025 for review. Generally, the quality of production is company wide; if a company produced a high quality game, it’s…

I’m a huge fan of designers taking games that adults love and creating a kids version of the game. Sometimes the game is more in name than theme, but I still love the idea of introducing my kids to the Jr. version of a game they might play later. The Sandcastles of Burgundy is a fantastic kids game with variety and ways to make the game more difficult, and overall I think it’s a fabulous kids experience that adults will…

I’m generally not a huge fan of games that have strong take-that mechanics, which means a lot of dueling 2-player games don’t appeal to me. At GenCon 2025, I had the chance to get a quick overview of how it worked from a Luma Imports representative, and I was actually intrigued. Not only did the game look fantastic, but the card play and engine building looked really interesting as well. It will be the table presence, though, that will get…

The deeper we get into 2025, the less likely I am to get excited about yet another duel game; however, when companies take massive euro-style games and turn them into something bitesize and for two players, I’m still going to be intrigued. Yokohama Duel doesn’t have the biggest box, but for $35 USD, you are getting a ton of components and content, and hopefully, the Yokohama feel! What I’m most impressed by in this production is how much content Synapses…

When you think of Hello Kitty, your mind probably jumps to plush toys, pastel colors, and a world of gentle, sugary sweetness. But Hello Kitty Island Adventure, now available on PlayStation 5, proves that there’s more to Sanrio’s universe than just adorable aesthetics. Originally launched on Apple Arcade, this cozy life-sim/adventure hybrid has made a graceful leap to consoles, and the result is a surprisingly rich and relaxing experience that offers far more than meets the eye. Developed by Sunblink,…

There’s a certain kind of magic in games that don’t just tell a story—but make you feel it. Castle of Secrets, the latest indie release from Serene Questworks Studios, is one of those rare titles that tries to do both. It’s a psychological puzzle adventure wrapped in gothic horror, and while it doesn’t always hit the mark, it’s a game that lingers in your mind long after you’ve put it down. You step into the shoes of Susan Tranton, a…

Whenever I open anything large than a little card game, we always try to take a two-article approach to our content: one article to go over the game’s components, and another to review the game. I was actually expecting to find a lot more inside the box when I opened my first ever Unmatched title, and was surprised – yet surprisingly delighted – by how little there was. Still, why not go over everything that comes in this box, which…