Everdell: Mistwood is an expansion to the popular Everdell board game, designed by James A. Wilson and published by Starling Games. This expansion introduces a new solo/dual game mode featuring the adversary, Nightweave, who weaves webs across the forest, threatening the peace of Everdell. Players face off against this AI-controlled opponent, adding a fresh challenge…
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Board Game Review: Viticulture
Viticulture, designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone, is a worker placement game published by Stonemaier Games. The game is set in the rustic world of Tuscany, where players take on the roles of vineyard owners striving to build and manage the most successful winery. The theme is richly woven into the mechanics, as players…
Board Game Review: 7 Wonders: Leaders
7 Wonders: Leaders, designed by Antoine Bauza and published by Repos Production, adds an intriguing twist to the base game of 7 Wonders. The expansion introduces famous historical figures, or “Leaders,” who bring unique abilities and bonuses to the players’ civilizations. These leaders are drafted at the beginning of the game and can be played…
Getting My History On at Historicon!
Historicon 2024 is in full swing through the weekend. Though it is primarily focused on historical wargames, there is something for everyone. Let’s take a brief look at the first day!
Board Game Review: Everdell Pearlbrook
Everdell: Pearlbrook, designed by James A. Wilson and published by Starling Games, is an expansion to the base game Everdell. Pearlbrook introduces an aquatic sideboard, adding a new layer to the enchanting world of Everdell. In this expansion, players send their frog ambassadors to the river to collect a new resource, pearls, and interact with…
Board Game Review – 7 Wonders Armada
7 Wonders: Armada, designed by Antoine Bauza and published by Repos Production, adds a nautical dimension to the acclaimed 7 Wonders board game. In this expansion, players command fleets of ships to explore seas, engage in naval conflicts, and expand their influence beyond their cities. Armada introduces a new naval board for each player, new…
Board Game Review: Everdell Exapnsion – Bellfaire
Everdell: Bellfaire, designed by James A. Wilson and published by Starling Games, is an expansion for the base game Everdell. Bellfaire introduces new elements to the world of Everdell, including a festival to celebrate the 100th year since the founding of the city. This expansion adds several new components and mechanics, such as player powers,…
Talisman Returns for its 5th Edition!
Alright, fellow gamers, let’s dive into the latest on Talisman, one of the OG fantasy board games that’s been a staple for over 40 years. If you’ve ever rolled dice with your friends or family in a quest for the Crown of Command, you know the magic this game holds. And guess what? The 5th…
Board Game Review: Everdell
Everdell, designed by James A. Wilson and published by Starling Games, is a captivating worker placement and tableau-building game set in the whimsical world of Everdell, a forest filled with anthropomorphic animals. Players take on the roles of leaders of various animal communities, tasked with building and expanding their cities by gathering resources, constructing buildings,…
Board Game Review: Trekking Through History
Trekking Through History, designed by Charlie Bink and published by Underdog Games, is a board game that invites players on a journey through significant historical events. The game focuses on time travel and exploration, allowing players to experience and learn about key moments in history. Players collect cards representing historical events, striving to create a…