All posts by Stephen Hall

Fishing Day is a real-time race to catch fish, frogs, and boots from a pond. It is a fun, fast-paced game for kids and adults alike.

Sprint! is a small cooperative game based on the story of the tortoise and the hare. It is a fun experience for kids and families.

Dog Rush is a game of spatial perception for 2-6 players. With lovely components and simple gameplay, it is a great choice for kids and families.

Dragon’s Cave is a lightweight bluffing and push-your-luck game for families. It is great fun, and it offers an interesting meta-game.

Century: Golem Edition is a highly-accessible, highly-replayable game for gamers and non-gamers alike. Definitely a modern-day classic.

Guardian‘s Call is a next-step bluffing game for families and hobbyists. It feels similar to Sheriff of Nottingham, but with some new ideas.

Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra is a sequel to the Spiel des Jahres winner Azul. It takes a familiar game system and instills new strategic possibilities.

One Key feels like "Mysterium-lite." It is a cooperative game in which one player gives clues to her opponents to try to get them to guess a certain card.

The Estates is an auction game about building high-rise structures. Its attractive 3D look and table presence belie a delightfully interactive experience.

Bubble Tea is a real-time puzzle game from artist and designer Aza Chen. With a simple ruleset, it is a fun game for kids and families.

Hex Roller is a roll-and-write game from Frosted Games and Renegade Game Studios. It is surprisingly strategic and highly replayable.

Bloom is a roll-and-write game about creating bouquets of flowers. It combines dice drafting with a slight spatial puzzle to create a fun family game.

Nagaraja is a two-player card-and-dice game about delving into ancient temples in search of riches. It is brilliantly simple but offers high replayability.

Sushi Roll is a dice-game reimagining of the popular Sushi Go. This fast-playing family game is fun for players of all ages.