The Renaissance: a rebirth of artistic expression, philosophy, and theology with opportunities galore. Read our review of Lorenzo il Magnifico and find out how you can reap the rewards.
Worker Placement
Montana – Heritage Edition Review: A Flickin’ Good Game
Hanging up your hat in the untapped, uninhabited outback? What do you do next? Read our Montana review to find out. Gather your courage, manage your workforce, and go on a town-building frenzy!
Who Goes There? Review – An Infectiously Good Time
Survival, Betrayal and Canned Food? Read our Who Goes There review to see why every decision matters - especially who you let be your bunk buddy.
Miner’s Lagoon Review – Worker Placement with a Twist
You and your friends are mining company magnates. But what happens when the minerals run out? Read our Miner’s Lagoon review to find out! You’ll have to be the best to get ahead.
City of the Big Shoulders Review – A Phoenix Rising
It was 1871. Chicago lay in ruins. And from these ruins rose a great city. Join us as we review City of the Big Shoulders and take part in the rebirth.
Paleolithic Review – Family Fun in Prehistoric Times
Looking for a fun and attractive strategy game for the whole family? Read our Paleolithic review and find out why this Taiwanese import might be just what the prehistoric doctor ordered.
Everdell Review – Enter the Heart of the Forest
Is what's inside the box as good as what's on the outside? Come read our review of the stunningly beautiful 'Everdell'.
The Rise of Queensdale – I See a Queens Dale Rising
Queen Margaret has taken ill and the King needs your help to bring her back to good health. Read our review of The Rise of Queensdale and find out how you can assist the Queen.
Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea Review – Gather, Recruit, Build, and Conquer
Factions go to war in this 4X-light big box game from a Gamelyn Games. Come read our Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea review to see if this is a game for your shelf, if it will even fit.
Village Review – I’m a Village Person
A former Spiel des Jahres winner, Village remains a classic contest of life and death. It may be rustic but it’s certainly not rusty, read our review of Village to find out just what makes this bucolic game so captivating!
Heroes Welcome Review – Working Both Sides of the Fence
One of my favorite set of books growing up was the Myth-Adventures series by Robert Asprin. They detailed the trials and tribulations of The Great Skeeve and his ensemble cast of friends like Aahz the demon (conniving but loyal)...
Merlin Review – ‘Round the Table We Go
King Arthur’s exploits are legendary, but even legends fade away. Merlin asks the question: who will succeed the throne once King Arthur’s gone? It could be you! Read our review of Merlin to find out more!
Dinosaur Island Review – Hold on to Your Butts
Dinosaur Island, a game about managing a dinosaur amusement park, thunders its way onto shelves. Is it worth the price of entry? Sink your teeth in our review of Dinosaur Island to find out!