Board Games Reviews

A few months ago, we wrote about Altered and how much we enjoyed the brief time we spent with the game at Asmodee Canada’s, Canada Plays event. My father-in-law and I knew that there was something really fun and different here, but with only two chances to play, and only using 2 of the potential 6 starter decks, we didn’t have enough time with it. Asmodee Canada sent over an Altered package which included a booster box of packs, 2…

Lord of the Rings Duel: Battle for Middle Earth is one of the better 2-Player games I have ever played. This one is worth looking into!

Where to begin with Arcs. It’s a question I think I’ve asked with every single Leder Games title we have reviewed in the past few months, but I’m saying it yet again. There is something different and grand about Leder Games titles that you need to play to appreciate. Written words, YouTube videos, those are great. But actually holding the pieces and taking the turns is the best way to know whether a Leder Games experience is right for you.…

It’s been over a decade since The LEGO Group released their last board game, and honestly, those original games were pretty bad. The LEGO Group has partnered with Asmodee to begin releasing a number of LEGO themed board games, the first of which is Monkey Palace. Are you the ultimate Monkey King, and have the most banana points at the end of the game? Let’s take a look. Colour doesn’t matter. That’s what the game tells you, and for the…

Over the past few months, my family has been really excited about games that are easy to learn and relatively quick to play. Survive the Island is that game to a T – easy to learn, quick to teach, and relatively quick to play. There isn’t a ton going on in this experience, which might hurt the long term appeal of the game, but it’s a great title to bust out now and then to offset longer, deeper experiences. In…

Tomten is going to be our go-to Christmas game this holiday season and for good reason - it is so accessible!

We talked at lengths in the past about Four Gardens having a gimmick that we were not sure was going to work. You can read all about those thoughts in our components overview and impressions . But after putting a dozen or so games behind us, not only does it work, but it’s rather brilliant as well. Four Gardens might not win any awards for its collect-and-deliver gameplay, but the spinning pagoda definitely sets it apart from the competition, even…

Devir is quickly becoming one of my favorite publishers, and for good reasons. No, they haven’t figured out how to fix their box problems – I’ve ranted about this before, just read any of our component reviews of their products – but what they have done is release hit after hit into the marketplace, working with some amazing people in the industry as they go. Devir might be near the top of board game publishers in my opinion, and as…

Ever wanted to build your ski resort? I’m pretty sure that once upon a time there was a simulation / tycoon game on PC that allowed you to do this, but I don’t remember if it was any good. How well would a board game fair? Alpenglow is a game with lots going on, from tile laying and card playing, to engine building. While each turn flows pretty well, there are lots of decisions along the way that will keep…

In a year, or rather more accurately, in a half decade where it seems 1-in-3 board games that have been released have had a nature theme, it’s pretty hard to stand out. As I glance at the shelves behind me as I write, I would argue a good 30-40 percent of my collection of games could be classified as nature themed. From games about animals, to games that have animal pieces, to games about trees, leaves, mushrooms, and more. So…