Asmodee and LEGO’s Monkey Palace brings together the timeless appeal of brick building and board gaming, creating an experience that is both playful and strategic. Designed by David Gordon and Tin Aung Myaing, Monkey Palace immerses players in a jungle-themed adventure where cooperation and competition are skillfully balanced. It’s a game that appeals to families, creating a space for all ages to participate in an engaging, interactive experience. Continue reading “Monkey Palace review”
Category: Board games
Developer interview: Mindbug Online
Card game fans will recognize the name Mindbug, which has been a bit of a runaway success since it launched. During Gamescom, we caught up with Kissaki Studios, who are currently working on Mindbug Online – the digital version of the game that was co-developed with Richard Garfield of Magic: The Gathering fame. We caught up with them to find out more. Continue reading “Developer interview: Mindbug Online”
EscapeWelt – iQube Duel review
Escapewelt’s iQube Duel takes the company’s signature puzzle boxes and introduces a fresh, competitive twist, aiming to bring friends and family together for some friendly rivalry. Unlike previous puzzle boxes, such as Blackbeard’s Compass or Force of Elements (both of which had a single-player focus), this new release encourages multiplayer engagement with its two different puzzle designs. Each set includes two cubes that can be tackled individually or in direct competition, making this one of Escapewelt’s more social products. It’s in its Kickstarter phase right now and we’ve already played them, so let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “EscapeWelt – iQube Duel review”
Heat: Pedal to the Metal review
As the summer break is about to roll around, finding the perfect board game to bring family and friends together can be a daunting task. Enter Heat: Pedal to the Metal, published by Days of Wonder and Asmodee in 2022, which aims to deliver high-octane historic racing thrills right in your living room. Combining intuitive and easy to learn mechanics with strategic depth, Heat offers a compelling package that’s ideal for both casual and experienced gamers, and deserves the acclaim it received upon launch. Time for a closer look. Continue reading “Heat: Pedal to the Metal review”
Board games based on Contra and Mega Man (review)
As we review games, films, board games, TTRPGs and everything in between, we always like a good crossover. If you’re looking for a nice last minute holiday gift that fits into that category, Kess has a few nice examples that blend the worlds of video and board games. Here’s a look at Contra: The Board game and the Mega Man Adventures Board Game. Continue reading “Board games based on Contra and Mega Man (review)”