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A few weeks ago, Wondrous Creatures arrived at GamesReviews.com HQ and we have been playing the heck out of it over the past few weeks. First things first – this game is beautiful! If you haven’t seen our components article, be sure to check that out since we won’t talk about it here. But this game is beautiful – it looks great, it plays great, and it’s actually a ton of fun! Sorry we buried the lead! Bad Comet has…

When SETIwas announced by CGE, I was pretty excited about it – based on what I’ve read and seen online, CGE has another massive hit on their hands and I’ve been having a blast getting it to the table during this review cycle. Games are all about mechanics, but poor components can hurt a game that is otherwise very good. Let’s take a peak at what comes in SETI and see how it stacks up to the 2024 competition. There…

If there is one thing I know as a person of Dutch descent, it is that there are a few things that you understand are “Dutch” in every way, shape and form. Wooden shoes, Sinterklaas, Dropies to name a few. And if none of that means anything to you, well I completely understand. Two other things that scream “Dutch”? Windmills and Tulips. When I saw Windmill Valley coming from Board and Dice, I knew it was something I needed to…

The Flood is one large and heavy game, but just because a box is packed with goodies doesn’t make those goodies come together in a way that’s fun or entertaining. I have played a few games of The Flood already and can confirm it’s a lot of fun, but that’s not what this article is about – let’s take a look at the game’s various components and see whether they live up to the Kickstarter hype! The Flood was sent…

Queen by Midnight – Quarter Past is a standalone expansion to Queen by Midnight, a well received deck building game from Darington Press. Queen by Midnight was a solid game, but piqued my interest when it was released because of the outstanding dice tower clock included in the box. While Quarter Past doesn’t have the same flashy table presence, subtle improvements and a much smaller box makes this attractive to returning players and new plates alike. We generally always write…

I absolutely love reviewing board games but every once in a while, we get the retail version of a game in the office when a much sexier version exists out there in the wild. That was my feeling when Skyrise landed on my table over the weekend, but despite not having all the deluxified buildings and pieces, the retail version of Skyrise is absolutely stunning! Let’s start with the boring stuff – the cardboard boards you’ll be using to build…

Dice Throne, Inc. has announced the launch of their latest game: Dice Throne Outcasts. An intriguing game of dice, tactical card play, powerful heroes and unique abilities, Dice Throne has taken the board game world by storm with its approachable, hero-centric gameplay that draws in newcomers and experienced gamers alike. With Outcasts, Dice Throne explores the darker side of the hero’s journey with creepy characters and menacing mechanics. “We’re absolutely thrilled by the overwhelming response to our Outcasts Kickstarter campaign!…

Devir Games makes some truly amazing games, and we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a whole whack load of them – they all have the same components issue, the fact that there is so much game and without an insert it’s hard to get it all back in the box. That problem exists for White Castle too, but after that, this production is a gem! I don’t usually call out the artwork in these articles, but I want to here…

The Horrified series of games from Ravensburger has been insanely popular, and for good reason – the cooperative gameplay is incredibly compelling, and the game provides a solid challenge for all levels of board game players. Being able to fight fabled monsters from different mythologies is outstanding, the variety keeps the game feeling fresh time and time again. But with so many versions of Horrified available, do you need more than one? When we wrote our review of Horrified: World…

Superstore 3000 is an easy to learn tile laying game for 1-4 players. Although we said “easy to learn” that doesn’t mean the strategy of the game is easy to master. As you place down stores into your mall and attempt to satisfy customers, you’ll want to keep your eyes on those attraction tiles and docking bays as well. What you build, and when you build it, will be the deciding factor in how well you perform by the end.…