Welcome to The Board Game Detective! The Board Game Detective is here to provide reviews of boardgames that are light on rules explanation and delve more into what the game feels like to play. Articles will centre on the author's praise and criticisms for the game. Each article will provide a brief theme and rules … Continue reading Welcome
A Sentence About Every Game I’ve Owned – Part 1
After several years of playing (and owning) games I thought it might be interesting to take stock of my current and past collection, focusing on what the game means to me and why I like it. I got my first 'proper' boardgame in 2010 - Tobago, and since then I've added over 200 games to … Continue reading A Sentence About Every Game I’ve Owned – Part 1
Black Hole Council
Once every cycle, four to eight shadowy figures meet to decide the fate of planets from all corners of the galaxy. Where they meet up is a closely guarded secret. Who they truly work for, even more so. A formalised and highly civil system for making and taking bribes is observed. Oh, and they have … Continue reading Black Hole Council
PAXAus Indie Boardgame Round-up
Last weekend I spent three days at PAX Australia in Melbourne! It was a fantastic time, and I spent a chunk of my time there checking out new and upcoming games in the tabletop exhibition area (newly released/close to production games), as well as in the PAX Collaboratory (under development games looking for play testers … Continue reading PAXAus Indie Boardgame Round-up
Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
Nyaar! (1960's American radio voice narrates:) Hey you there! The future of energy is here. Around the world, governments and industry are erecting energy infrastructure so that you at home can switch on your lights to read the paper, listen to important news bulletins on the wireless, and bake your Sunday roast with clean, quiet … Continue reading Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
Chwazi: Finger Chooser
It's game night and you've just sat down to a fresh round of Dominion. It's all set up, everyone has their hand drawn, and you just need to figure out who will go first! The rulebook says: 'The player who last ruled a kingdom begins the game". Ugggghhhhh.... your friend Jane, Queen of the local … Continue reading Chwazi: Finger Chooser
7th Continent
This article contains no story or puzzle spoilers! This will be a higher level overview and review of the game as we don't want to delve into anything that could spoil the experience for prospective players. You've returned from the 7th Continent renowned! It's the mid 20th century and as one of the last true … Continue reading 7th Continent
Blueprints
The world of architecture is highly competitive and sometimes very intense! Current trends in cubism have had a heavy influence on the construction industry, and there is a big demand for new Blueprints to satisfy the world's need for ever more indoor space. You, an aspiring architect, seek to design new award winning buildings that … Continue reading Blueprints
