New Bedford is certainly not the first game to be released with an unconventional theme. Greater than Game’s release about eighteenth century whaling is no more unique than, say,
The duality between creation and destruction defines the human experience. We thrive on sacrifice and consume to exist. But that’s all a little dark for game night, so Kaboom
As a casual board game player whose experience caps off at Catan and Pandemic, I like games that are very simple and quick, while also being lighthearted and fun. Strawberry
While it seems like deck-building games and cooperative games have exploded, the cooperative deck-building genre is still in its infancy. Only a few have been released in this genre. One
I remember the moment that broke Scrabble for me. The ubiquitous word game had always been enjoyable until a scholar once told me the secret. “Memorize all the two letter
Louis Riel, the leader of a military rebellion against the Canadian government, has been captured and now stands trial. Two forces step forth: a prosecutor, who promises to bring justice
For anything to be considered a classic, it’s got to stand the test of time. Movies need to be enduring. Music needs to be timeless. What about board games?
There can be no heroes without villains. No light without dark. No Player’s Guide without a Bestiary. As a part of the RPG revolution that has been ongoing for
When Wizards of the Coast took a big chance with Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, fans of the series were divisively intrigued and reviled. Some felt it was a sleek
As beasts swarm into the Kingdom of Valeria, the loyal Dukes and Duchesses know what they must do: manipulate the situation for political power! During this time of struggle you
It almost seems like all games need to have an in-depth theme to attract an audience. We have miniatures games with fantasy characters’ backstories explaining their thirst for glory or
The work of many nights has proven a link between the madman Renfield and the mysterious deaths that have been haunting the streets of late. Just as you are upon
