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Dragonkeepers challenges you to control a shared spellbook to herd dragons
Herd dragons and complete magical amulets and gems in order to win in short and approachable Dragonkeepers. There aren't too many games that come in A4-sized boxes and promise a humble playtime of 20 minutes, especially not ones that scale…
Pirate Borg explained
If you're looking for a rules-light, dark Caribbean TRPG setting, one that takes place in the time of piracy but is littered with the undead, the monstrous and the eldritch, then look no further than Pirate Borg. Pirate Borg is, when it…
Ghost Blitz requires fast movements!
Ghost Blitz is a bit different from the tabletop games we have previously played, and actually works better with smaller groups of people. It’s a game that has a collection of wooden pieces and a deck of cards, challenging players to very…
Ghost Castle, the classic 80s board game, is a fine fit for Halloween
Ghost Castle is back, perhaps you never knew it the first time around, but it's back now. The early seventies game, Which Witch?, was a classic, race-to-the-finish board game with a tower-powered trap gimmick that made it instantly…
Mind the Gap is Line-Hopping Fun for All
From the iconic map design to its succinct and distinctly British cautionary phrase the London Underground is instantly recognizable. Mind the Gap is a game about negotiating the subterranean network beneath London, hopefully with more…
Agents of Dune is the ultimate onboarding tool for Dune: Adventures in the Imperium
It's not uncommon for companies to try and take existing universes and spin them out into role playing games, with franchises like Xena, Dr Who and Discworld already having tRPGs it was just a matter of time before Dune made the jump, with…
Kingdomino & Age of Giants Expansion — simple but fun drafting game
Original Review: 28th June 2021, post updated with Giveaway (at foot of article) 17th October 2023. To be a Spiel Des Jahre (Game of the Year) winner, a game must be simple to teach and learn, fairly quick to play, and filled with fun,…
Dunaïa is an engine builder about racing to fulfil a mystical prophecy
In Dunaïa players carefully draft dice in a race to secure their tribes' future through using the titular metal beings to best position themselves before the three prophecies come to pass. Dunaia is a clever dice-drafting game with tight…
Nightmare Horror Adventures has you solving a 15 year old murder
Nightmare Horror Adventures is a spooky, two to five player board game where you solve a mystery together. This is an immersive tabletop game where you will be using tiles, cards, a pawn, and a computer to really get into the feel of…
Spellbook is an enchanting Halloween treat
Spellbook is the brand new game from acclaimed designer Phil Walker-Harding - creator of such fantastic games as Sushi Go Party, Imhotep and Barenpark. Walker-Harding is known for creating straightforward, engaging games that almost anyone…
Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter Starter Decks Card Lists
Shuffled your Lorcana deck around and need a reset? We've got you covered with this simple but effective resource that'll let you reset your collection back to the starter deck format. Disney Lorcana is a perfect fusion of CCG and Disney's…
Disney Lorcana Rules & Getting Started Guide: How to Play
Lost the rules, need a refresher or simply looking for some quick direction on how to play Disney Lorcana? Look no further. Disney Lorcana has, without a doubt, shaken up the CCG community by bringing Disney's gargantuan back catalogue of…
Age of Innovation is the peak of evolution in the Terra Mystica series
Age of Innovation is the fourth game in the Terra Mystica series, and it follows on from the original game, its sci-fi sequel Gaia Project and the more recent, lighter Terra Nova. Whilst each of these games is well-respected and arguably…
Thrills and Chills twists and turns Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances with several cool…
Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances continues to expand with the Thrills and Chills expansion, introducing three new heroes and some cool mechanics. As a board game enthusiast and a Disney fanatic, I've got to say that the core game is…
Resident Evil: The Board Game – Itchy or tasty?
You spend most of your actions, a few too many if you ask me, moving around the area. When in range of enemies you’ll often want to attack them by rolling the dice your weapon comes with. Early on, fighting really isn’t a good option as…
Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Mayhem Card Game: Monster Madness is simple to learn, hard to master
Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Mayhem Card Game: Monster Madness is a two to six player card game that is pretty easy to follow, but becomes challenging as the players whittle each other down. There are plenty of characters to pick from,…
Dungeons, Dice and Danger — Bite Sized Dungeon Looting
Dungeons, Dice and Danger is a tabletop game that spans all ages. We’ve played this as a family, with our seven year old, and in our board game group with adults. Everyone always has a good time, and it’s sort of like an introduction into…
Sea of Thieves: Voyage of Legends – Finding treasure
Given the large variation in events, voyages and fortune combinations; the replayability for those enjoying what Sea of Thieves has to offer is fairly high and subsequent games will keep players entertained
Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar gives you the chance to succeed where InGen failed
If you've ever watched any of the Jurassic Park series and thought to yourself, "I could do this much better," then Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar might just be one for you. The much-loved Jurrasic Park series is one that's…
Popmaster Card Game challenges your pop music knowledge
Now, I am not someone who knows much trivia generally, but I do find it fun to try out trivia games when hanging out with my friends! The Popmaster Card Game is a pocket-sized trivia game that focuses on pop music. I like listening to pop…