Over the holidays, we played a ton of board games – a wonderful opportunity to come together while avoiding large crowds during a pandemic. We’re reviewing three of them right now, as we dive into World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, 7 Wonders: Architects and Gathering of the Wicked. Continue reading “Board game roundup: Wrath of the Lich King, 7 Wonders: Architects & Gathering of the Wicked”
Category: Board games
Azul review
As we stay on the lookout for great games to play with the family during the holiday break, we check out Azul. Designed by Michael Kiesling and originally released by Plan B Games in 2017, it gathered both attention and acclaim in the years that followed, being globally distributed by the likes of Asmodee to make sure it sits on store shelves all over the world. Should you pick it up? We certainly think there’s plenty of reason to do so. Continue reading “Azul review”
Monopoly Madness review (PS4)
It’s one of the most enduring names in the world of board games: Monopoly. It’s been adapted several times for PCs and consoles over the years as well, and now Ubisoft’s given us a brand new take on the formula with Monopoly Madness – out now on all major platforms. Continue reading “Monopoly Madness review (PS4)”
HINT review
As it’s looking like we have to be a little conservative with our holiday plans again this year, we take a look at a few great board game options to play at home with a small group of family and/or friends. Today we look at HINT, also known as “Get a HINT”, a game originally published in Scandinavia by Bezzerwizzer but also available internationally through Asmodee. Continue reading “HINT review”
Ticket to Ride review
The holidays are a great time to look for family gifts, and we tend to gravitate towards board games a lot. Today we’re looking at what is a bit of a modern classic: Ticket to Ride, designed by Alan R. Moon. Continue reading “Ticket to Ride review”