If you’ve ever played the games Werewolf or Sheriff of Nottingham, you’ll know the gist of Coup: lie, misdirect, and become victorious by defeating your friends. In the world of Coup, players are wealthy people living in a nation-state with a corrupt government. You control certain people within the government circles, symbolized by role cards. Each card has a unique … [Read more...] about Coup: Game Review
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Alien Artifacts: Game Review
Released in 2017, Alien Artifacts is intergalactic engine builder in the style of a 4X card game and was an instant hit with fans. It’s not hard to see why I considered it my best science fiction board game in 2017. Players choose factions that specialize in different areas—the clones are research-heavy, the community focuses on mining, the bionics are versatile and … [Read more...] about Alien Artifacts: Game Review
Splendor Strategy and Revenge
“One day, I will beat you all. Beat you at your own game.” This is the vow I made to myself when my ex left me at the most emotionally vulnerable point of my life, which was right after we had played this game for the last time with several former now-ex-friends of mine. I was understandably devastated for months about the breakup and the betrayal of my former cohorts. … [Read more...] about Splendor Strategy and Revenge
Quantum Game Review
If you like Sci-Fi, you need to play Quantum. Published in 2013 by Funforge, this game of system conquest, strategy, and combat is a perfect mixture of fun and forethought. Conquer all the planets in a solar system before the other players to assert your dominance over the galaxy—but know that your opponents won’t go down without a fight. Players choose the map they want … [Read more...] about Quantum Game Review
Loot Card Game Review: Pirates, Merchants, and Battles at Sea
Ahoy, Mateys! Welcome to Loot, the rollicking card game where you play the role of both a dauntless merchant and a cutthroat pirate. The rules are simple enough to accommodate young players, but the strategy and lively interaction makes this an engaging game for adults. It's a fast-paced game and each round is over quickly. But beware! This game is addictive enough that … [Read more...] about Loot Card Game Review: Pirates, Merchants, and Battles at Sea