An adorable puzzle card game that blends cosy set collection with puzzly chain-building.
Category - Set Collection
Matthew Bailey
Borealis: Arctic Expeditions
Today we’re going to be looking at Borealis: Arctic Expeditions, a new puzzle “point salad” game from Lucky Duck Games, which landed on my doorstep a week or so ago, and I have been really surprised by how...
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...
Funny Fairies & PJ Pirates
Unnecessarily identical games with an Orchard Toys vibe that are fine but extremely simple even for young kids.
Panda-monium
A fun mix of Happy Families and a kids Easter Egg Hunt.
Umami: The Forest Food Fest
A tidy, thoughtful card game mixing set collection and hand management.
Monopoly Deal: Kpop Demon Hunters
A surprisingly well-themed version of "Monopoly Deal", based on what is arguably one of the biggest pop-culture hits in the world right now.
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar
A wonderful blend of old school bright and loud family board gaming with modern ideas and gameplay (make sure you get the right version)
Splendor Kids
Over the last year or two, kids versions of board games have become massive business, and Splendor Kids is one of the latest examples of a popular adult game getting a child friendly version. As a few of you...
Mickey and the Beanstalk
A coop game for very young kids with great table presence.
Gems of Iridescia
Today I’m talking about “Gems of Iridescia”, a family-weight game that mixes set collection, dice rolling, worker movement and a dash of end-game bonuses. You start by laying out all of the gem tiles – and honestly...
Macaraccoon – preview
A wonderful jaunt into a wonderful world of cartoon baking critters.
Squishmallows Take 4
As we approach our last few games of Summer Games Fest, which comes to an end this week, we’re taking a look at a game that’s been sitting on my shelf for quite a while but has never actually hit the table until...