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Roller Coaster Rush
6/10
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Hickory Dickory – Docked Down
7/10
In Hickory Dickory you’re the mice running up the clock! Ride the minute hand, jump off, and gather items. Deliver items to score points!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Busy Beaks
Collect sets of Australian birds by using their special powers to get more in this family card game by Phil Walker-Harding.
» Read moreStarry Night Sky – Cool Constellations
9/10
In Starry Night Sky, you get the chance to explore a completely new night sky, full of fabulous constellations with inventive names. The further afield you search, the more chances you have for points; but you’ll want to collaborate with other astronomers to complete the constellations so everyone can enjoy them.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Math Rush
A math game where getting to the answer really matters, and helps you contribute to a larger cooperative problem. Math Rush is a math game that’s actually fun!
» Read moreBetta – Arrange Fishy Displays
7/10
Betta is an enjoyable game that will remain in our library. It only takes about a minute to explain the rules and players will be off swimmingly.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Yokai Sketch
Play cards to attract yokai (forest spirits) and sketch them. Maybe you can even lure them away from your opponent in this fast-moving game for 2 players.
» Read moreSave Patient Zero – The Savior Stumbles
6/10
I really like the core game here in Save Patient Zero. But there are multiple minor issues, that when taken together, really pulled me out of the experience.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pollen
No, it’s not about allergies! Attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies by planting appropriate flowers. You’ll need a variety of different bugs to win!
» Read moreKeep On Trucking: More Galaxy Trucker
8/10
Every piece in this expansion is designed to make Galaxy Trucker more challenging and offer more strategy options for players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Roll to the Top: Journeys
Roll to the Top is a race. Your goal is to be the first person to fill all the spaces on your board, using the numbers rolled on the dice each round.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Numbsters
Triple Threat – 3 Backpack Games from Fight in a Box
5/10
All three of these Fight in a Box games have about 35 square 3×3 inch cards. However, they’re very different games in mechanics, art style, and weight: Squirrel or Die, Hedgehog Hop, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Home Sweet Home (Or Not)
The scenarios in Home Sweet Home (or not) were cute, but the game is missing something to make it great.
» Read moreStarship Captains: Prepare to Launch
8/10
I’ve tried other space-exploration games, but they never capture the same wonder, excitement, and humanity that I really wanted. Starship Captains pays homage to my favorite sci-fi and makes exploring the universe interesting.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Oh my Brain
What’s the difference between a body builder and a zombie? One says “No pain no gain, and the other says no brain no pain!”
» Read moreUnmatched: Houdini vs. The Genie
8/10
A stage magician faces off against a legendary magical creature; find out who is the true master of escape in Unmatched: Houdini vs. The Genie.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pirate Blast!
How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
» Read moreWonder Woods – Don’t Get Spored!
7/10
Wonder Woods is a very good introduction to deduction. We think if you give it a try, it will grow on you.
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