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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!

2019-07-11

Escape Room Games and Why I Don’t Like Them

I’ve been curious about escape room games for a while. I’ve read and watched many positive reviews, and I tend to like a game that offers a puzzly challenge. I bought two escape room games that can be played solitaire. Then I had two of the worst gaming experiences of my life.

2019-07-09

Why No Buzz? A Review of Pixel Glory: Light and Shadow

Pixel Glory: Light and Shadow was released in 2018. It has a highly playable solo mode, is easy to set up, quick to play and a lot of fun. So how come people aren’t talking about this game? Is it because of the misleading information on the box? Or a menacing conspiracy of wargamers? I might be unable to answer these questions, but I’ll give you a rundown of the game and share some thoughts.

2019-07-06

Fantastically Metathematic – A Roll Player Review

Are you so much into gaming that you’d consider playing a game about gaming? I know I am!