Category - Abstract Strategy

Colorful board game "Candy Hunters" displayed for Halloween 2024, featuring game pieces including pumpkins and ghosts on a textured wooden surface. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, suitable for ages 8 and up, with a playtime of 30 minutes.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family Import Spooky

Candy Hunters

Game 8 of our “Halloween Spooktacular 2024” is a little bit different as we are going to be looking at “Candy Hunters” a Halloween-themed game from “Smart Flamingo”, which I...

October 29, 2024

Minecraft-themed chess set displayed on a green chessboard, featuring detailed character pieces from the game. The box in the background showcases the set's artwork, highlighting the clash between Overworld heroes and hostile mobs. Ideal for gaming enthusiasts and chess lovers. Summer Marathon 2024 promotional banner in the foreground.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Older kids

Minecraft Chess

Game 65# and the penultimate game of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is the inventively titled “Minecraft Chess Set – Overworld Heroes vs. Hostile Mobs” played by Jack(9) and Toby(6)...

September 6, 2024

Image of the game "Orbito" by Flexiq, featuring a red game board with black and white game pieces arranged on it. The box is displayed in the background, highlighting its 2-player fast strategy gameplay. The image is part of the Summer Marathon 2024 event.

Abstract Strategy Cooperative Family

Orbito

Things are going well and I have actually got quite ahead of myself with games played so far over Summer to the point where I might have to do a few days where I cover 2 games in order to fit everything I have played...

August 7, 2024

Board game "Azul" by Michael Kiesling displayed on a wooden table with colorful tiles and game components, set against a decorative blue and white background. The image promotes the Summer Marathon 2024 event.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family

Azul

Game #20 and the fourth “Then” game of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is “Azul,” played with Jack (9). “Azul” is the 55th game that I reviewed here on Little...

July 22, 2024

Colorful board game "Battle Royale: Last One Standing" displayed with game pieces, dice, and ability cards, set against a vibrant background, promoting Summer Marathon 2024.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family

Battle Royale: Last One Standing

Game 7# of the “Now & Then Summer Marathon 2024” is “Battle Royale: Last One Standing”. Played with Jack(9) and Toby(6). (Game with just Toby(6) pictured here.“Battle Royale: Last One...

July 9, 2024

A colorful game of Watermelon Chess displayed among fresh vegetables, featuring a round watermelon-themed game board and a vibrant game piece design, showcasing a unique blend of fun and strategy in a grocery setting.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family

Watermelon Chess

Watermelon Chess is a 2-player abstract strategy game based on an old Chinese game called Xi Gua Qi. Played here in turns with myself, Jack(.8.) and Toby(5) (who turned out to be a real pro at this and surprisingly...

April 25, 2024

Colorful game pieces and dice are displayed on a board for the game "Mountain Goats," featuring a vibrant cover illustration of a goat on a mountain landscape.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family

Mountain Goats

“Mountain Goats has been sitting rather unassumingly on my shelf for a few weeks now, and today we decided to get it out and finally give it a go. Needless to say, in short, this went from something that I...

March 29, 2024

Colorful game box for "Story Time Backgammon," featuring whimsical pirate characters and mini-games. Designed for 2-4 players, ages 3 and up, it includes both storybook and standard backgammon gameplay options. Ideal for family fun and storytelling.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family

Story Time Backgammon

I received a review copy of Story Time Backgammon and my 4-year-old twins have played through part of it. Story Time Backgammon is a game that teaches you backgammon through a series of 10 stories and mini-games...

February 20, 2024

Colorful game components of "Mandala Stones," including various tokens and scoring boards, displayed alongside the game box featuring intricate designs. Ideal for family game nights and strategy lovers.

Abstract Strategy Competitive Older kids

Mandala Stones

As I sit trying to think up a potato-based pun for this year’s “Valentine’s half-term week mini marathon (that’s going to largely feature games from “Big Potato Games”) we’re...

January 25, 2024

Abstract Strategy Competitive Family Older kids

Chess

Recently we have done a few more mainstream games so I thought we would go with something super niche for today’s game. Game 13 of our “Fantastically Festive Christmas School Holidays 2023...

December 28, 2023