Everdell Silverfrost (Collectors Edition) Designers: James Wilson, Clarissa Wilson Publisher: Tabletop Tycoon Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-120 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  https://amzn.to/4pRSx57 Played with review copy provided by publisher Silverfrost is the next standalone edge of the … Continue reading →

    Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Designer: Alberto Millan Publisher: Looping Games Players: 1-5 Age: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a thematic exploration game inspired by … Continue reading →

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    Bayou Boss Designer: Simon Weinberg Publisher: R&R Games Players: 2-8 Age: 8+ Time: 45 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher  Down in the Big Bayou, you’re just gettin’ started, lookin’ to make a … Continue reading →

    Planepita Designer: Eisuke Fujinawa, Kazunori Hori  Publisher: Szpi lab Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 15 min order link – https://szpilab.myshopify.com Played with review copy provided by publisher Planepita is a dexterity game where players flick discs onto a … Continue reading →

Uber den Wolken Designer: Konstantinos Karagiannis Publisher: Zoch Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Winter is coming, so it’s time to head south!  In Über den Wolken (“Above the Clouds”), players maneuver … Continue reading →

Lords of Worlds Designer: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer Publisher: Mojito Studios Players: 2-4 Age: 12+ Time: 45-60 mins  Played with review copy provided by publisher In Lords of Worlds, players compete to create the most valuable world by purchasing various … Continue reading →

Balconia Designer: Paul Schulz  Publisher: Area Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 20 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3YrGeRC Played with review copy provided by publisher Life in an apartment complex can be hectic at times! Every resident has their own preferences: … Continue reading →

Dewan Designers:  Johannes Goupy, Yoann Levet  Publisher: Space Cowbows Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 40 min Played with review copy provided by publisher  “Our territory was limited, and resources were scarce, we marched from camp to camp in pursuit of … Continue reading →

  New-to-me games played recently include … A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S FAYRE (2024): Rank 19249, Rating 6.2 There are three races in play at any one time (ten for the game), placing a die that meets a race condition (eg a … Continue reading →

Glyphics Designer: Eric Olsen  Publisher: The Op Players: 3-99 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3YxbPBj Played with review copy provided by publisher Bored with charades? Terrible at drawing? Then Glyphics is for you! Simply choose a word … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how much time flies when you’re having fun.  Fifteen years ago on this cold day, we published our first review – https://opinionatedgamers.com/2011/01/24/game-review-norenberc/   Thanks to everyone who has been reading our blog as we write about the games … Continue reading →

Leaders Designer: Hugo Frenoy  Publisher: Studio H Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 10-20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/498UswO  Played with review copy provided by publisher What is the secret of this kingdom, where peace has reigned for thousands of years? … Continue reading →

  Biddle Designers: Ralf zur Linde, Carsten Rohlfs Publisher: Amigo Players: 2-5 Age: 8+ Time: 20-30 mins Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher Bet, roll the dice, cross your fingers! All dice higher than four? That’s … Continue reading →

House of Fado Designers: Vital Lacerda, Joao Quintela Martins Publisher: Eagle Gryphon Games Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 30-60 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher In Portugal, some restaurants serve traditional Portuguese food alongside performances of fado, a … Continue reading →

Echoes of Time Designers: Simone Luciani, Roberto Pellei  Publisher: Cranio Creations Players: 2-4 Age: 12+ Time: 30-60 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3LzL38l Played with review copy provided by publisher In a fantastic and untouched land, four factions govern different aspects … Continue reading →

  New-to-me games played recently include … EAST INDIA COMPANIES (2023): Rank 2700, Rating 7.4 A buy goods for low, sell for high game, most money wins after 5 rounds. The highest revenue players each round will have their company’s … Continue reading →