First released in 2008, Stone Age has stood the test of time as a classic euro game. When it comes to the greatest worker placement games of all-time, Stone Age must be included in the conversation. Worker placement refers to a mechanic common to several euros including Alien Frontiers, Kingsburg, and Lords of Waterdeep. It is the act of placing your available workers onto … [Read more...] about One for the Ages: Stone Age Game Review
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Fast-Paced, Entertaining Battle for Ethnos (Ethnos Game Review)
One of the hottest games to release in the last year, Ethnos is quickly making its way into every gamer’s collection. The game takes place in a fantasy middle-earth like realm with characters and territories obviously influenced by Tolkein, which is icing on the cake for Lords of the Rings fans like me. The game is brilliantly comprised of set collection, card drafting, area … [Read more...] about Fast-Paced, Entertaining Battle for Ethnos (Ethnos Game Review)
Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters Board Game Review
Overview Ghosts, treasure hunters, and a haunted mansion are all at play in the 2014 Kinderspiel de Jahres winner Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters (originally Geister, Geister, Schatzsuchmeister!). Designed and developed by Jason Yu, this cooperative game is now available in English from Mattel. Two to four players work together to collect eight gems in the haunted house … [Read more...] about Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters Board Game Review
Mystic Vale Game Review
There’s something to be said when one of my most vivid memories from Gen Con this past year was the demo of Mystic Vale. I remember the exhibition hall, sitting down at the first empty table we saw. Arrayed out in front of us was a grid of translucent cards, surrounded by four decks of card sleeves. These cards were longer and narrower than average, mostly see-through, and … [Read more...] about Mystic Vale Game Review
Coup: Game Review
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