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2019-08-19

A Review of This War of Mine, Part I

This War of Mine tells a grim story. It gives you a glimpse of something that many of us, thankfully, have never had to endure. Why would anybody want to go through that? Let me try to explain why. At length. In two parts. This game deserves some extra attention.

2019-08-19

New Solitaire Gaming News Site Keeps Track of New Releases

Solitaire table-top aficionados Athena and JW have recently launched Solitaire Times, a website that helps the solo gamer keep track of relevant Kickstarter launches, retail releases and related news. The site also features musings on solo games, recommendations and reflections on current topics. Athena keeps track of the steady flow of new solitaire and soloable games and posts her findings...

2019-08-14

Tiles, Dice & Tower Defense – A Review of The Rise and Fall of Anvalor

This tower defense game comes in a big, heavy box, but how heavy is it, in the end?

2019-08-10

A Review of Roll Player: Monsters & Minions

I enjoy Roll Player so much that I was worried about changing anything by adding the expansion Monsters & Minions. But I tried, and here are my thoughts!

2019-08-05

A Review of Black Orchestra

Black Orchestra is a game of conspiracy and plotting based on historical events. Players take on the roles of real-life conspirators who attempted to overthrow the Nazi regime by assassinating Adolf Hitler. How does it play solo?

2019-07-31

A Review of Sprawlopolis

Sprawlopolis is a game small enough to fit in your pocket. The 18 cards and the rules leaflet come in a wallet-like package. Despite it’s size, Sprawlopolis delivers a surprising amount of challenge and variety.

2019-07-29

Review of One Deck Dungeon: Forest of Shadows

The first game I reviewed was One Deck Dungeon. Forest of Shadows is a standalone expansion that can be played by itself or in combination with One Deck Dungeon. Is it worth getting to expand the original game? If you have none, which one should you get?

2019-07-28

Renegade – More Ravings Than Reservations

When I first read about Renegade I came across the description “abstract-euro thematic deck-building game.” That sounded rather ridiculous to me. It turns out that Renegade is in no way ridiculous, however…

2019-07-24

Rambling About Race for the Galaxy and The Gathering Storm – A Review of Sorts

How to review a game that you’ve been playing on and off for many years? It feels like reviewing pasta or rice, like reviewing a staple, like reviewing something that you obviously have on your shelf.

2019-07-16

In the End It Has to Stay: A Review of Deep Space D-6

Deep Space D-6 is a “solitaire crew assignment game.” The story takes place on a starship that’s just been lured into a trap by a vicious enemy. Your job as the captain is to organize your crew and try to survive the onslaught. As a trekkie, I had to check this game out!