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Category - Abstract Strategy Board Games
Reef Review – Building an Octopus’ Garden
Build wildly colorful 3D undersea structures in the brand new game from the publishers of Azul. Read our Reef review and get hooked.
Tiny Trees Review – Take Root, Bear Fruit
The Demigod of Trees has fallen. The power vacuum needs to be filled. Find out if you’re the one to fill it in our review of Tiny Trees!
Ganz schön clever Review – Clever is as Clever Does
Check out our review of Ganz schön clever, the hottest new roll and write game, and find out if this Kennerspiel nominee deserves its place in the spotlight.
Azul Review – Tile Your Way to Victory
This beautiful tile laying game created by Michael Kiesling has taken the world by storm. Read our Azul review to find out why this Spiel des Jahres nominated game has people talking!
Kuzushi Review – A Subtle Push or Pull
In Judo, kuzushi is the art of imbalance: a subtle push or pull that shifts your opponent just enough that you can make your move. Check out our review of the game Kuzushi which captures this spirit with a deck of cards smaller...
Azimuth Review: Not as Breezy as it Seems
Hatfields or McCoys. Coke or Pepsi. Abstract or Thematic. Some differences can simply never be reconciled. Or can they..?
Altiplano Review – A Bag Building Sequel
Some board games deserve sequels and others don’t need them. Altiplano is the sequel to Orleans, a game I already thought was very good. Read on to find out if Altiplano replaced Orleans, or if it did not live up to its older...
Push Fight Review – The Best Game You’ve Never Heard Of
This is one of the best abstract games of the last decade that somehow flew under everyone’s radar. Read our review of Push Fight.
Dream Catchers Review – Sweet Silent Slumber
Read our review of Dream Catchers, a fun and whimsical cooperative game about collecting sweet dreams, chasing away bad dreams, and defeating the monsters under the bed.
Dokmus Review – The Island that Time Forgot
Dokmus is a clever, challenging game of spatial awareness, area control, and expansion. If this sounds intriguing then it may just be right for you. Check out our Dokmus review for details.
Topiary Review – This Game Really Grows on You
We tamed the dog, we dammed the rivers, and we even shaped our hedges. Topiary is a brilliant tile laying game about beautiful shrubbery. Read our Topiary review for details.
Tintas Review – Never Play Chinese Checkers Again
Tintas is a gorgeously rainbow-hued two player abstract game with heirloom quality components. But how does it it play? Check out our review of Tintas to find out.