This review has been a long time coming, but the good news is, I’ve played Lost Ruins of Arnak a lot at this point — dozens of times on boardgame arena as well as several times in person — and so I’m giving you a pretty full perspective on this game. In short, even after …
New Unmatched and Epic Duels content from Achilles to Fennec Shand
First off, if you haven’t picked up Fearsome Wilderness yet, it’s getting excellent reviews and is still available at Amazon or perhaps your local FLGS. Supplies are limited and going quickly — I sound like a TV commercial but it’s not an exaggeration. We’re also following up with Fearsome Wilderness the Role Playing Game, coming …
10 Deadliest Characters in The Expanse
If you’re about to be in a fight in the universe of The Expanse, who would you most want on your side? Who would you least want to see on the other side? This is just one fan’s opinion obviously, but I have a high regard for experience and training. To me, characters who are …
Games of Gen Con 2021
We’ve never played so many games at a Gen Con as we did in 2021. Despite the international shipping crisis, some were new, many were old, but many were also new to us or at least, new to me. It’s been a while now since Gen Con, so let’s dive right in to highlight 3 …
Unmatched Legends Volume 2 Early Review
I got to play the new Unmatched Legends Volume 2, by Restoration Games, at Gen Con, and would have bought it on the spot, without question, because it’s awesome. I didn’t because you know, international shipping crisis and all. I guess it’s good to know that we’re not the only ones. But if you’re waiting …
Return to the Past: Gen Con 2021 Review
Friends, we had Gen Con. It was different than past Gen Cons, but it was Gen Con and after a crushing year off, it was back this year, baby! Those of us who attend are extremely lucky to get to experience such joy for 4-5 days every year, I hope each reader has found their …
Session Report: Ackbar and Mando knock off Snoke with San & Wat
Admiral Ackbar & Wedge Antilles were still standing in the Geonosis Arena after killing San Hill, the last of the 3 major character they dispensed with, and Roman conceded instead of fighting it out with the 2 Super Battle Droids. It was quite a comeback, with Ackbar & Wedge overcoming a 2-to-1 advantage over a …
The Forces of Nature: Spirit Island Review
If you follow board games even a little bit, you’ve heard of Spirit Island. If you haven’t, then at least stick with this blog and we’ll take care of you. It’s my unscientific opinion that this is one of the most popular games out there. It seems like I hear about it from all corners, …
Favorite old PC games and their influence on board games
Not too long ago, I tweeted that windy summer days make me think of Ultima IV. Of course, this means I went out and installed Ultima IV (along with V and VI) from my GOG Library and played through a good part of it, enough to have it queued up at a really fun spot. …
Singing the International Shipping Blues
If you’re following the Fearsome Wilderness Kickstarter, I’ll be repeating a lot of what I stated there in our most recent update, while adding a few tidbits. If this is the first you’re hearing of it then hopefully it doesn’t really impact you: There’s a shipping crisis of global proportions, and although it’s everywhere, it’s …