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 Review
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 Review
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 Review
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 Review
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 Review
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 Review
There's a lot to explore in the deep, dark ocean. As a young start up explorer, keen to find alluring sea treasure, you set out on an epic adventure to the deepest depths to discover the most lucrative artefacts. Unfortunately, deep sea exploration is an expensive endeavour, and in order to finance the journey you've … Continue reading Deep Sea Adventure Review
As is usual, trouble is brewing in the woodlands. The Marquis de Cat is steadily gathering her force and tearing up trees with industrial might, and the Eyrie desire to re-establish their winged dominance as the ancient rulers of the forest. Whilst this battle begins, disgruntled foxes, mice and rabbits have banded together into the … Continue reading Root Review
Ancient Rome ... probably a few years BC ... (what's C?). You, an Impresario, seek glory and fame from the grand Roman Empire. Unemployed gladiators roam the streets. Live lions are abundant at the stage prop supply stores. Wait, what? An Impresario is an event manager? Oh. Well, I guess I can get all that … Continue reading Colosseum Review
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