Castle Panic QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Here Geek and Sundry Tabletop: Here Plano Box Size: Not really needed due to random draw. Number of Players: 1-6 Val’s ‘Geek Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to…
Small World QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Here Geek and Sundry Tabletop: Here Plano Box Size: 3600 (Fits core game and expansions) Number of Players: 2-5 Val’s ‘Geek Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to find…
I’m always on the lookout for games that combine unique gameplay with exceptional artwork so when i came across Purge: Sins of Science on Kickstarter, I knew it was right in my wheelhouse. While it’s true there are plenty of space/alien themed games out there, the stunning artwork and the “real time strategy” game mechanic…
San Juan Quick Facts Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Here Plano Box Size: Not Necessary Number of Players: 2-4 Val’s ‘Gamer Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to find others to play with – this means we…
7 Wonders Cities Expansion in action. About this post: This post is an explanation of the gist of the new 7 Wonders Cities expansion and a review based on the first couple of play-throughs with the gang. I’m going to assume that you are already familiar with the 7 Wonders board game, and have at…
“Gamer Intensity” rating system 1 – No level: Generally can be played with anyone. Often familiar and popular themes and simplistic instructions. Likely playable with younger audiences (ages 8+). Typical play time is under an hour. 2 – Entry level: Requires an open mind and attention to rules. Theme is accessible and rulebook is not…
When I was 11 years old I would get babysat by my aunt after school. New England winters being what they are, we were stuck in the house from mid December to the end of March for the most part. This resulted in my cousins and I playing a lot of the only board game…
Some interesting games from the world of Kickstarter The New Science The New Science is a 2-5 player worker placement game where you play as one of 5 great scientific minds (Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Gottfried Liebniz, and Anthanasius Kircher). The object of the game is to gain as much prestige as possible…
Mr. Jack QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: Here Dice Tower Review: Here Plano Box Size: Not necessary Number of players: 2 Val’s ‘Gamer Intensity’ Rating: Hey there! We’re Chris & Valerie and we like to play games together. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for us to find others to play with – this means we often…
Eclipse. What’s precisely going on here anyway? QuickFacts: Board Game Geek: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipse Dice Tower Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=uS157k0m-YU Preface / Intro Ramblings OK, So I’ve played quite a number of fairly involved Euros in my day. Puerto Rico, Caylus, Agricola, Railroad Tycoon, Brass, etc. Diving into one of these bad boys for the first time inevitably involves…