Step into the world of espionage in SpyTails: Tactics in the Shadows, a clever strategy game that blends trick-taking, deck building, and hidden forecasting into a tense battle of wits. In this preview, I take a look at how players build their decks over the course of the game, predict the outcomes of missions, and use unique agent abilities to outmaneuver their rivals.
Can you accurately forecast your success while adapting your deck to changing circumstances? SpyTails challenges players to balance risk, deception, and tactical planning as they compete for influence in the shadows.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• How trick-taking drives the core gameplay
• The deck-building system and reinforcement cards
• Agent powers and asymmetric abilities
• How the handmade wooden meeples are used
• Mission objectives and forecasting mechanics
• Why this combination of mechanisms feels fresh and unique
00:00 Intro
00:25 Complexity, Play Count & Victory Conditions
00:57 How it Plays
06:59 Skills
07:56 Final Thoughts
If you enjoy strategic card games, trick-taking games, deck builders, handmade wooden meeples, or games that reward clever prediction and bluffing, SpyTails: Tactics in the Shadows is worth a look.
Today, we are taking a look at the new version of Trismegistus from Board & Dice!
We did like the original back in 2019, but there was some things that made it harder to get to the table. We were very excited about this new version, and we are ready to share our verdict with you all!
Chris Yi takes a look at ten games in rapid-fire succession to celebrate five years of doing this video series. This time, Critter Kitchen, Take Time, Cozy Stickerville, Aquatica Duellum, DNUP, Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era, Mayor of Chicago, Excalibur, Quagmire, and Rattlesnake.
Is the UK's biggest board gaming convention all it's cracked up to be, or has the hype finally gone too far?
In this no-nonsense, no-bollocks look at UK Games Expo 2026, BoardGameBollocks heads to the NEC to battle the crowds, the queues, the wallet-destroying temptations and the endless sea of cardboard. From hot new releases and hidden gems to convention chaos and questionable decisions, this is UKGE through the eyes of someone who's seen it all.
Whether you're a first-time visitor planning your trip or a convention veteran wondering if UK Games Expo is still worth attending, this video covers the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous.
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Stay tuned to Rolling Solo in June as I give you an in-depth look at The Crucible published by Nocturna. As always, I hope the upcoming preview helps you decide on it by seeing it in action! 🔥
“A dark fantasy narrative campaign game with tactical combat and miniatures.“ - Nocturna
In this how-to-play video of the 2026 Spiel des Jahres nominated cooperative board game Cozy Stickerville, I will go over the setup and flow of the game, including playing out several rounds from the first year.
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