A thematically cool engine-building game with an unusual split game mechanic.
Category - Engine Building
Matthew Bailey
Wingspan Asia
A brilliant two-player take on Wingspan that adds a clever shared-board twist, but sits awkwardly close in price to the full game.
Wingspan
A cosy, accessible engine builder with enough depth to keep both kids and adults engaged.
Finspan
a streamlined, ocean-themed engine builder that delivers a simple, accessible take on the “Wingspan” system while still offering satisfying progression and tactical choices for parents as well as kids.
Splendor: Pokemon Edition
Today, as part of our Lunar New Year gaming, we are revisiting “Splendor: Pokemon Edition”, a game that has caused quite a stir in the group over the last few years. After what is probably more plays prior to a...
Mamma Mia! Syndicate (Preview)
A fun prototype drafting/ order fulfilment game that I look forward to watching develop on Gamefound.
Dreadful Meadows
A gorgeous engine builder that fell way below my expectations.
Super Trains
Super Trains is a really interesting engine-building, order-fulfilment game. Even now, having played it a couple of times, I still find it hard to pigeonhole exactly where it sits. What I can say is that I really...
Compania – First Impressions
Generally speaking, when I’m going around the UK Games Expo, we mostly look at light to medium-weight games—largely due to the fact that it’s very difficult to get an opinion on a big, long, heavy game while...
Expeditions
A few times this summer, I have covered games that are complex, as my children start to branch out into more intricate games, especially with Jack. Today is going to continue along the theme that we explored with...
My Lil’ Everdell
Game 9 of the “Bailey Family Summer 2023 Board Game Bonanza” is “My Lil’ Everdell,” played by myself, Jack (8.), and Toby (5).Thanks to Nicola Asker who, following her play the other day...
Project L
Thank you to everyone for all of the kind words about Henry(1)’s trip to the hospital on Saturday. You will be pleased to know he is now home and relatively well having spent a decent chunk of the last few days being...