Game Reviews

Joyride: Survival of the Fastest is a two to four player combat racing game. The goal is always to be the first to cross the finish line, usually through a two or three lap track. What sets it apart from most racing games is that you can cross checkpoints in

Crescendo of Violence is a work of thought, care, and dedication by author Alan Bahr. Taking place in a post-post cataclysmic Neo York, the jazzy action game is laden with complimentary pinks, greens, and purples. It’s 143 pages packed with style. Careful readers will notice that nothing I just

As a father, I want nothing more for my kids than for them to grow up and be into board games and to play with me forever. Maybe a few other things, but that’s definitely up there. The problem is all the waiting for them to be old enough

In 2023 Fantasy Flight Games surprised everyone with the first Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game. Built on the massively popular Star Realms formula, the game offered a fast and simple way to have a Star Wars battle on the tabletop. This new edition is the same game but set in

I have rather stringent rules for when I choose to sleeve one of my games, and as a result, I can count on one hand the number of games in my 80+ game collection that are sleeved. Pretty much, a game’s got to require a lot of shuffling decks

I can’t imagine anyone not being able to find a way to have fun with this box.

Lorcana is now in its 6th chapter with Azurite Sea. As a pirate fanatic, I can easily say it is the best set yet. The theme is bright and distinct in a way that previous sets didn’t always achieve. The pirate versions of our favorite characters are a treat

I corrupted my wife into modern board gaming quickly while we were dating. In her family, she grew up letting other people win so people would play with her and now a maniacal grin crosses her face when she realizes she makes a tactical and well planned move, regardless of