Hmm, how to introduce Project L? Usually I will write a little thematic opener here, but Project L has absolutely no pretence of theme whatsoever. It is a cold, hard abstract game, about doing puzzles and being efficient. Let's not waste any more time here, let's start the review! 1-4 Players | 20 Minutes | … Continue reading Project L Review
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Ragusa Review
Back before the USA was a thing, there was Rag-usa, the legendary hub of trading and industry! Looks like you will be taking a role in the construction of Ragusa itself, and helping to set up a bustling industry in the town. You will need to think carefully about where you set up your buildings, … Continue reading Ragusa Review
Dinosaur World Review
🎶Familiar yet altered music plays🎶 Welcome to Dinosaur IslandWorld! The Jurassic era themed park that is 100% legally distinct from any existing intellectual property! Dinosaurs have been around for anyone to see now for 10 years, and with local malls having the odd dinosaur display these days, it's time to take theme parks to the … Continue reading Dinosaur World Review
Maglev Metro Review
It's the future. Fusion is no longer 10 years away... it's here! What are we going to do with all this extra power? Well, build power hungry Maglevs trains of course. You've been put in charge of a company that seeks to make itself successful by providing transport services to Berlin and/or Manhattan. Of course, … Continue reading Maglev Metro Review
Gods Love Dinosaurs Review
You awaken, staring down on a foggy distant realm. As you come to focus, thoughts flit through your mind of a dense jungle. Where you are looking as if by magic, it fades into existence. You try again - this time a mountain. It appears. Hmm. You think of rabbits, and they too appear in … Continue reading Gods Love Dinosaurs Review
Tapestry Strategy Guide
I've been playing Tapestry a lot lately! It's a very interesting game and I've been thinking a lot about it's strategy. I thought it might be interesting to lay my thoughts out here, and if you are a beginner or intermediate player, you might learn something that helps you out - or if your thoughts … Continue reading Tapestry Strategy Guide
Dinosaur Island + Totally Liquid Review
🎶 Familiar yet altered music plays 🎶 Welcome to Dinosaur Island! The Jurassic era themed park that is 100% legally distinct from any existing intellectual property! Visit to see our real, live dinosaurs brought to life by science. Stroll the park and maybe take a ride on a thrilling roller coaster! Enjoy our punderfully named … Continue reading Dinosaur Island + Totally Liquid Review
Manhattan Project: Energy Empire Review
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
Raiders of the North Sea: Expansions 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
Raiders of the North Sea 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