All posts by Stephen Hall

7.7

Review: MetroX

March 29, 2020

With so many roll/flip-and-write games coming out these days, how does MetroX compare to the rest? Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

Getting Started with Dungeons & Dragons

March 26, 2020

With over 45 years of history behind it, Dungeons & Dragons can seem a bit daunting for a first-time player, but fear not! This handy guide will help you get started!

by Stephen Hall

9.3

Review: The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

March 14, 2020

The Crew is a trick-taking game that feels both very familiar and very new. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

7.0

Review: Succulent

March 5, 2020

Succulent is an abstract tile-laying game with a lovely horticulture theme. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

6.7

Review: Space Explorers

February 23, 2020

Space Explorers is a game of card drafting and tableau building, set in the golden age of astronautics. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

6.2

Review: Bugs on Rugs

February 15, 2020

Bugs on Rugs is a small drafting card game for kids and families. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

8.0

Review: Wreck Raiders

February 14, 2020

Wreck Raiders is a dice drafting and worker placement game of subaquatic treasure hunting. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

7.1

8.5

Review: In the Hall of the Mountain King

February 8, 2020

In the Hall of the Mountain King is a euro game of tile laying and resource management. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

7.0

Review: Tapestry

January 19, 2020

Tapestry is a civilization-building game in which players can discover everything from eyeglasses to space travel. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

7.0

6.0

Review: Sanctum

January 17, 2020

Sanctum is an RPG-style board game adventure in the vein of the popular video game Diabolo. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

8.5

Review: Paladins of the West Kingdom

January 9, 2020

Paladins of the West Kingdom is the latest game from Shem Phillips. It bears many of the hallmarks of his design style, and offers lots of opportunities for deep strategy.

by Stephen Hall

9.1

Review: Raiders of the North Sea Expansions

January 5, 2020

The expansions for Raiders of the North Sea introduce some very interesting elements to an already great game. Without adding deadweight to the game system, they enhance the experience by offering new strategic opportunities.

by Stephen Hall

8.5

Review: Marvel: Crisis Protocol

December 27, 2019

Marvel: Crisis Protocol is a theme-drenched superhero skirmish on the tabletop. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

7.0

Review: ClipCut Parks

December 23, 2019

ClipCut Parks puts a spin on the roll-and-write genre, introducing “roll-and-cut.” Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

8.4

Review: The Little Flower Shop

December 20, 2019

The Little Flower Shop is a lovely pick-and-pass drafting game. Simple to learn and lightning-fast to play, it is great for all ages.

by Stephen Hall

5.0

Review: Mystery House

December 14, 2019

Mystery House is a 3D escape room game with app integration. Check out our review!

by Stephen Hall

8.8

Review: Adventure Games

December 9, 2019

Adventure Games is a new series of escape-room-style games from KOSMOS. Focused more heavily on narrative than other, similar games, the Adventure Games feel like a follow-up to the popular EXIT series.

by Stephen Hall

8.8