Carcassonne, one of the most famous “gateway” games, has been winning people over for almost 20 years now. Today, two of our writers explore just what it is that draws people to this game and keeps them coming back for more.
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The Quacks of Quedlinburg Review – Walla Walla Bing Bang
Potion brewing, when mixed with bag-building and push-your-luck, has never been so fun. Read our review of The Quacks of Quedlinburg, the 2018 Kennerspiel des Jahres winner.
Coloretto Review – Count Your Chameleons
Looking for a dead simple card game you can play with anyone? Read Jim's review of Coloretto and decide for yourself if it belongs on your table!
Exit: The Game Mega Review – Puzzling Out
Want to dive into the world of escape room board games? Look no further than the 2017 Kennerspiel des Jahres winner, Exit: The Game. Read our spoiler-free mega review to learn why this game is so clever.
Wingspan Review: These Aren’t Hitchcock’s Birds…
"Wingspan" is a game that defies all logic simply by existing, but not only does it exist but, if you'll pardon the pun, it absolutely soars.
Hare and Tortoise Review – Hare today… still here tomorrow!
Read our review of Hare and Tortoise and find out if the winner of the very first Spiel des Jahres still deserves its place in gaming history!
Drop It Review – Circles, Squares, Rhombi, Oh My
Choose a shape and drop it in the drop zone to score points. Sounds easy enough, right? Read our Drop It review to see how this simple game is actually incredibly strategic.
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.
Majesty: For the Realm Review – Card Driven Kingdom
Balancing the ever-changing needs of a kingdom takes patience, diligence, and a keen eye for detail. Build your perfect kingdom in this new game from Z-Man Games. Read our review of Majesty: For the Realm!
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!
Babel Review – Defending Your Temple
In today’s 2-player spotlight, we talk about Babel. Uwe Rosenberg has partnered up with Hagen Dorgathen to produce a two-player game that is both deeply strategic and cutthroat. Is this venture into direct conflict territory...
Carcassonne Android App Review – The Digital French Countryside
New to Asmodee’s line of Android games is the app version of Carcassonne. Is it as fun as the physical game? Is it a wise expenditure of your money? Read our review of Carcassonne for Android to find out what we think.
Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small Review
In today’s 2-player spotlight, we talk about Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small. Raising animals can be incredibly difficult. But if you’ve got the fortitude and drive you can really make a killing in this business. Read...