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
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
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
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
Ye Haw! Grab yer horse, we're goin' into town to rob some folks! Alternately, saddle up, some bandits are on their way and we're going to uphold justice! It's the Wild West! There ain't no rules nor regulations, all that matters is who you know and who knows you. Rustle cattle, arrest outlaws, mine for … Continue reading Western Legends
This article is a little different from the usual, being two 'mini reviews' of the Raiders of the North Sea expansions Fields of Fame, and Hall of Heroes. If you haven't already, I recommend reading The Boardgame Detective's Raiders of the North Sea Review before digging into this article, it will give you some context. … Continue reading Raiders of the North Sea: Expansions
It's not easy being a Viking. Healthcare hasn't been invented yet, so your toothache probably won't go away any time soon. It's cold. Horns are in short supply this season so you don't look very cool this year. Hmm, I wonder if those settlements up north have some cool stuff that they 'don't need'? Why … Continue reading Raiders of the North Sea
