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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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.
Adrenaline Review – Family Fun Death Arena
Adrenaline is a loving homage to 3rd-person-shooter video games, giving you a laser-tag arena and dozens of uniquely powerful weapons. Read our review of the arena romping Adrenaline.
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Winds, sands, and sun bear down on adventurers rushing to escape the desert’s wrath. Read our review of Forbidden Desert to find out if they escape!
Tokaido Review – A Japanese Vacation in a Box
Take a relaxing trip to Kyoto; stopping for souvenirs, good food, hot springs, and friends. Sound fun? Read our review of Tokaido to find out more!
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The Norwegians expansion for Uwe Rosenberg’s phenomenal game A Feast For Odin makes several changes to the game you've come to know and love. Read our review of The Norwegians to see if it is a must-have!
Silk Review – Out to Pasture
Old MacDonald never had any of these creatures on his farm. Check our review of Silk, a game about farming silkworms, not sheep.
Bunny Kingdom Review – A Tail of Royal Rabbits
Bunnies are cute, furry creatures with adorable fluffy tails. Read our review of Bunny Kingdom for something...a little different: strong, warrior like creatures vying for territories! How well will your bunny clan do?
Kanagawa Review – Way of the Brush
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Papua Review – The Predicament
Lovely art and problematic presentation collide in Devir’s Papua. Does the game overcome its troublesome view of history? More in our review.
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.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization Review – History is Written by the Victors
Through The Ages tasks you with building a civilization that will stand the test of time. Read our Through The Ages review to find out how you can make history!
Codenames XXL Review – The Perfect Holiday Game
Codenames is a pretty great game in its own right. Codenames XXL begs the question: is bigger necessarily better? Read our review of Codenames XXL to see what we think.