Idavoll – Jawohl! for Nidavellir’s Second Expansion
For a game to have two expansions in just two years suggests the original game must be good.
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SNAP Review – Captain Flip
Randomly draw crew tiles from the bag, then decide to keep them or flip them. Craft the best crew organization to earn the most treasure and prove yourself the best captain!
» Read moreThe Walking Dead: The Dice Game
The Walking Dead: The Dice Game is quick to learn and suitable for all levels of gamers. Is it family-friendly? That depends on your comfort with zombie content, light gore, and weapons.
» Read moreCosmic Cow Collectors – Comedic Card Craftiness!
In Cosmic Cow Collectors you get to make abductions. Of cows. Because in this universe, cows are the most precious resource.
» Read moreGenotype – Mendelian Manipulations
Genotype did a great job incorporating many of the aspects of the science of Mendelian genetics. By modifying the Punnett squares you affect the available Phenotypes, which can help you validate your Pea Plants for points.
» Read moreColor Field – Abstractly Puzzling
All paintings start as color and line. Color Field lets us play with matching up colors in an artistic framework.
» Read moreSweet Deals – A Sweet Treat In Moderation
SNAP Review – Mycelia
I’ve never thought a mushroom was *cute*. Then I played Mycelia.
It’s a lovely game with sentient mushroom “heroes”, who will help you remove the dewdrops from your forest.
Lata – Canning if you Can
Although I did have a fraternity brother nicknamed Mackerel, I can’t say I’ve played a board game with mackerel in it before this.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Mind Up!
We recommend Mind Up! for families; but not for kids under 8. You’ll bid cards from your hand to acquire cards on the table… but the cards you bid become the cards you might get next turn!
» Read moreThe A.R.T. Project
Some board gamers might thrive on the nail-biting tension caused by resource acquisition and challenging fighting in this game. We, however, often found it overly frustrating in many of our plays.
» Read morePátzcuaro – Build Altars in Memoriam
Pátzcuaro drew me in with its unique theme, colorful art, and set collection mechanics. Its star mechanic, a rondel for action selection, blew me away.
» Read moreKing of Monster Island – Cooperative Kaiju Combat!
SNAP Review – Time’s Up! Family Edition
We’ve played this game before, and others like it. But we’d never tried something quite like this with our kids.
» Read moreDungeon Scrawlers: Heroes of Waterdeep
If you’re looking for an immersive D&D experience, you’re not going to find it here. But if you’re looking for a quick and fun game that can be enjoyed by all ages at home or on the go, Dungeon Scrawlers: Heroes of Waterdeep will do just that.
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Montmartre
Montmartre is an elegant card game that feels familiar and comfortable for avid board gamers but is also simple enough to introduce to new players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Tapple 10
Ten word games in a small box, with an intuitive card design. Is Tapple 10 right for your family?
» Read moreSurf’s Up! – Collect the Best Waves
Surf’s Up is all about timing – play your high-energy card right to catch the wave you want. Bid on ocean wave cards with energy and reputation, and avoid being stung by jellyfish!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Everything Ever
A game that’s light on rules – but someone MUST act as a countdown timer and be “mean” to make this game fun.
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