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Published — 31. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Cloudspire: Harbinger Review | What’s New in This Massive Expansion?

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31. März 2026 um 18:30

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Cloudspire: Harbinger is a massive expansion for Cloudspire, and in this review I’m breaking down what’s new. I keep the overview of the base game quick and focus mainly on the Harbinger expansion itself, including the new solo scenarios, new upgrade chips, new market and landmark content, and the new neoprene map tiles.

If you’ve been wondering whether Cloudspire: Harbinger is worth adding to your collection, this review covers the expansion’s biggest ideas, what makes it interesting, and who it’s really for. Harbinger adds a lot for experienced Cloudspire players, especially if you enjoy solo play, faction variety, and deeper tactical puzzles.

In this video:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Quick overview of Cloudspire
03:24 What Harbinger adds
04:35 New upgrades and gameplay twists
07:25 Skills
10:01 Final thoughts on whether this expansion is worth it
15:27 Contact & Socials

Cloudspire is one of the deepest and most unique strategy board games out there, and Harbinger pushes that even further. If you enjoy heavy board games, solo board games, asymmetrical strategy games, and tactical combat games, this expansion has a lot to offer.

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Published — 23. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Treeline Preview | Christopher Chan Breaks Down His Upcoming Game (Breakout Game Con)

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23. März 2026 um 22:30

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Get an early look at Treeline, an upcoming board game from Christopher Chan, in this interview filmed at Breakout 2026. Christopher breaks down the game, talks about the new things happening at #KTBG and Burnt Island Games, and shares insight into what players can expect. We also talk about Familiar Spirits, including an early preview of that game as well.

If you like designer interviews, board game previews, and behind-the-scenes discussions about new tabletop games, this one’s for you.

I sometimes refer to Christopher as “Chris” during our chat - I was at the conference with another Chris, and my brother-in-law is also a Chris, so all Christophers become Chris to me over time. Sorry Christopher!

00:00 Intro
00:55 Treeline
11:28 Familiar Spirits
16:15 Contact & Socials


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Published — 21. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games
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Published — 16. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Roll’n Bump Duel Preview | The Designer Explains This Smart 2-Player Dice Battler

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16. März 2026 um 17:30

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In this preview of Roll’n Bump Duel, I sit down with designer Louis-Nicolas Dozois to talk about a clever 2-player game where dice rolling, card collection, and tactical grid building all collide. Players roll up to five dice, claim cards from a shared river, and build a 4x4 grid to maximize scoring through rows, colors, and point values.  

What helps Roll’n Bump Duel stand out is the way it mixes efficiency and disruption. You are not only trying to make the right dice combinations to claim cards, but also bump your opponent off cards they were targeting. Claims can come from matching faces or building sequences, which gives the game a blend of tactical flexibility and direct interaction.  

The scoring system also looks surprisingly interesting for a compact duel. Each row scores based on the total points multiplied by the number of different colors present, while bonus cards can either be used for powers during the game or saved for endgame points. That gives the game some fun little “use it now or keep it later” tension, which is delicious cardboard mischief.  

Thanks again to the designer for joining me to talk about the game and the ideas behind it.

Note: Louis and I have known each other for years, so I can’t be unbiased about his games.


00:00 Intro
01:22 The Game
04:11 How It Plays
05:00 The Bonus Deck
10:45 The River& Strategic Choices
23:50 Contact & Socials


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Published — 14. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

All In: Predictions Preview | A Clever Poker-Inspired Prediction Game

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14. März 2026 um 00:00

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Can poker-style hand building become a clever prediction game? In this preview of All In: Predictions, I take a look at a fast card game that mixes familiar poker-style hands with table reading, timing, and smart predictions. If you enjoy accessible card games with a fun social layer, this one has a neat hook.

In this video, I talk about how All In: Predictions works, what makes it interesting, and why its mix of hand management, deduction, and predicting the winner helps it stand out.

00:00 Intro
00:39 Play Count & Complexity
01:00 Victory Conditions & Actions
06:01 Skills
07:40 Final Thoughts
11:20 Contact & Socials



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Published — 10. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Birds of Play Preview | The New Perch Expansion Takes Flight

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10. März 2026 um 17:30

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Birds of Play Preview! Today I’m checking out Birds of Play, the new Perch expansion from Inside Up Games. This Kickstarter features a reprint plus 3 mix-and-match expansions for Perch, adding new ways for players to jump into this sharp, interactive bird battle game. 

In this video, I talk about why Perch is such a standout game and why Birds of Play looks like an exciting expansion for fans of tactical board games, interactive gameplay, and clever player conflict. The campaign runs through March 13, 2026. Find the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insideupgames/perch-birds-of-play

In this video, I talk about why Perch is such a standout game and why Birds of Play looks like an exciting expansion for fans of tactical board games, interactive gameplay, and clever player conflict. The campaign runs through March 13, 2026. 

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00:00 Intro
00:53 Module 1 - Seeds The Day
01:40 Module 2 - Points In The Sky
02:21 Module 3 - Pondemonium
04:17 New Creatures!
04:53 Thoughts About the Additions
06:55 Contact & Socials

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Published — 03. März 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Burgle Bros 3 Review | The Best Co-op Board Game Series Ever?

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03. März 2026 um 18:30

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Burgle Bros 3 is a tense, strategic co-op board game that blends teamwork, planning, and a clever heist theme into one of the most exciting cooperative board game experiences I’ve played.

In this Burgle Bros 3 review, I break down the gameplay, complexity, strengths, and weaknesses of this sci-fi board game, and explain why the Burgle Bros series may be the best co-op board game series of all time. If you enjoy strategy board games, teamwork games, and high-tension tabletop games, this is one to watch.

This review covers:
- what’s new in Burgle Bros 3
- strengths and downsides
- why the Burgle Bros games stand out among the best cooperative board games

What’s your favourite co-op board game?


00:00 Intro
00:50 Complexity & Victory Conditions
01:36 How It Plays
06:03 Skills
07:46 Final Thoughts & Why This Is The Best
17:35 Contact & Socials


#boardgames #boardgamereview #BrainsOnGames #cooperativeboardgames #burglebros #strategyboardgames #tabletopgames
Published — 24. Februar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Tenby Review | A Cozy Town Builder With a Brilliant Turn Order Twist

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24. Februar 2026 um 18:30

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In this Tenby board game review, I take a look at Tenby, a cozy town-building board game with a brilliantly clever action selection system and a smart turn order mechanism. If you enjoy games with charming themes and meaningful decisions, Tenby has a lot to like.

What really stood out to me is how your action choices affect turn order. That means every round becomes a timing puzzle: you’re not just choosing the best action, you’re choosing when to act now and how that may affect your position next round.


00:00 Into
00:36 Complexity & Play Count
01:40 Victory Conditions & The Point Salad
05:47 The Turn-Order Puzzle
07:06 Skills
09:22 Final Thoughts

Tenby looks cozy on the table, but it has a surprisingly sharp strategic core. If you like board games with hidden depth, drafting decisions, and clever timing, this one is worth checking out.

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Published — 17. Februar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game Review | A Trick-Taker With a Story

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17. Februar 2026 um 18:30

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In today’s review, I’m talking about The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game (Office Dog). This trick-taker doesn’t just ask “can you win the hand?”… it asks “can you survive the chapter?”

This one blends classic trick-taking with a story-driven structure, where the rules and goals can shift as you play. If you like card games with tight decisions, teamwork (or at least table-read skills), and that “one more hand” momentum, this might be your next obsession.

In this video, I cover:
• What the gameplay feels like (and how the story element works)
• Who this game is best for
• The upsides, downsides, and whether it’s worth adding to your shelf

If you’ve played it, drop a comment: did it feel more like a clever trick-taker, or more like a proper Middle-Earth adventure?

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Published — 10. Februar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Dewan Review | Quick to Play, Hard to Master

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10. Februar 2026 um 18:30

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Dewan is one of those rare strategy games that plays fast but still feels genuinely clever. On your turn you’re drafting terrain cards or spending them to move across a shared map, place Camps, grab Berries, and complete Story objectives for points. It’s simple to teach, quick to play, and surprisingly deep once you start planning routes, timing your objectives, and deciding when (or whether) to cross other players’ paths.

In this review, I’ll cover how Dewan plays, what makes it so satisfying, who it’s best for, and the biggest pros and cons after multiple plays.

If you like quick strategy games with meaningful decisions, route planning, hand management, and tactical interaction, this one is worth a look.


00:00 Intro
00:27 Complexity & Play Count
01:16 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
07:56 Skills
10:25 Final Thoughts
17:42 Contact & Socials

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Published — 03. Februar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Toy Battle Review: Paolo Mori’s Best Game Yet?

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03. Februar 2026 um 18:30

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Would adults enjoy a quick strategy game that looks like it’s for kids?

In this video, we answer that exact question. While Toy Battle (by legendary designers Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini) might look like a childhood fever dream, underneath the fire-breathing T-Rexes lies a surprisingly cutthroat tactical experience. We dive into whether this 15-minute clash has enough "crunch" for the hobbyist table. 

Paolo also designed Ethnos , Libertalia , and Fall of Rome!

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THE ADULT PERSPECTIVE:
Don't let the 8+ age rating fool you. We break down why the mechanics are more "Chess" than "Candy Land":
• The Connection Rule: Why your entire strategy can collapse if you don't maintain a path from your H.Q. 
• Tactical Overtaking: Using Troop Strength (1–7 and Jokers) to bury your opponent's units. 
• Region Control: The spatial puzzle of surrounding closed zones to snatch Medals. 


CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Complexity & Play Count
01:04 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
02:46 Skills
04:00 Final Thoughts: Does it belong on an adult's shelf?
07:38 Contact & Socials

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Do you think a "kid-friendly" aesthetic keeps you away from great games, or do you love the contrast? Let’s discuss in the comments!




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Published — 27. Januar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Hot Streak Review | The “One More Race” Party Game

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27. Januar 2026 um 18:30

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Hot Streak is the kind of party game where you place a couple of bets… and then immediately start yelling like you’re courtside at the Mascot Olympics. It’s fast, chaotic, and dangerously good at creating that “OK, one more race” feeling.

In this review, I cover:
• How the betting works (safe vs risky picks)
• How the race plays out (movement, collisions, wipeouts, surprises)
• What makes it so funny at the table
• Who it’s best for (and who should skip)
• Final thoughts: biggest upsides + downsides

If you’ve played Hot Streak, tell me: do you play it safe, or do you risk it all?


00:00 Intro
00:37 Play Count & Complexity
01:03 Victory Conditions & How it Plays
07:35 Skills
08:57 Final Thoughts & Who It’s For
14:10 Contact & Socials



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Published — 20. Januar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

Formaggio Review | The Expansion to My 2024 Game of the Year (Worth It?)

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20. Januar 2026 um 18:00

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Formaggio is the standalone expansion to Fromage, my 2024 Game of the Year. In this review I break down what it adds, how it changes the experience, and the big question: is it worth it?

In this video, I cover:
• What’s new in Formaggio (modules, components, and how it integrates with Fromage)
• How it affects strategy and replayability
• Whether it smooths out the base game or makes it more complicated
• Final verdict: Essential upgrade or optional add-on?

If you love Fromage, or you’re curious whether Formaggio is the “more cheese!” you’ve been craving (or a topping you don’t actually need), this review will help you decide.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:29 What changes vs Fromage
05:51 How it plays + rules overview
13:41 Final thoughts
16:49 Contact & Socials

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Published — 06. Januar 2026 ⏭ Brains On Games

The 5 Best Board Games of 2025 — Ranked!

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06. Januar 2026 um 18:00

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It’s time: my Top 5 board games of 2025, counted down and ranked from #5 to my Game of the Year, with some honourable mentions for good measure. These are the games that hit my table the most, lived rent-free in my brain, and kept me thinking about better plays long after the box closed.

In this video, I’ll cover:
• What each game is about
• Why it made my list
• What makes my #1 pick my Game of the Year

👇 Drop your list in the comments:
What were your top games of 2025… and what should I play next?

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00:00 Intro
01:36 Honourable Mention 1
04:16 Honourable Mentions 2 & 3
09:14 #5
13:16 #4
17:13 #3
21:33 #2
26:48 #1 (Game of the Year)
32:19 Contact & Socials

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Published — 30. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Things In Rings Review | The Venn Diagram Party Game That Makes You Feel Smart

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30. Dezember 2025 um 18:01

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Things In Rings turns a Venn diagram into a surprisingly spicy deduction party game. One player knows the secret rules for each ring, everyone else tests ideas by placing “things” into the diagram, and the table slowly reverse-engineers what’s really going on. It’s quick to teach, easy to scale in difficulty, and it delivers that “I am a genius (briefly)” feeling when your hypothesis finally clicks.

In this review, I cover:
• How it plays (Knower vs Finders + the Venn diagram puzzle)
• How difficulty scales (1 ring vs 2 vs 3)
• Who it’s best for (families, casual gamers, logic-lovers)
• Upsides & downsides

If you’ve played Things In Rings, drop your favorite ring or tell me what difficulty you prefer.

Chapters (optional)
0:00 Intro
01:19 Complexity & Play Count
02:25 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
07:20 Cognitive Skills Practiced
09:50 Final Thoughts



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Published — 23. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Ducks in a Row Review | Build Your Row, Sabotage the Shared Pond

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23. Dezember 2025 um 18:00

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Build your row. Guard your pond. Politely ruin everyone else’s plans. 🦆💥

Ducks in a Row is a clever card game where you’re balancing ducks between your personal row and a shared pond, trying to score big while other players keep sticking their beaks into your business. It’s fast, interactive, and just the right amount of “I can’t believe you did that” for game night.

In this review, I’ll cover:
• How the row + shared pond scoring tension works
• The kind of player interaction (read: sabotage) you should expect
• Who this game is best for (and who might waddle away mad)

Game Info
2–6 players | ~40 minutes | Ages 14+

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00:00 Intro
00:44 Play Count & Complexity
01:06 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
05:42 Skills
07:56 Final Thoughts
12:20 Contact & Socials

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Published — 16. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Take Time Board Game Review | Smart, Silent, and Surprisingly Tense

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16. Dezember 2025 um 18:00

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Time to test your teamwork… in total silence.

In Take Time, you and your team are placing numbered cards around a six-segment clock, trying to keep the totals climbing without going over 24—all while obeying weird scenario rules and not talking during the crucial placement phase. You’ll discuss a plan, go silent, place cards, then reveal everything and see whether your beautiful strategy survived contact with reality.

In this review, I walk through how Take Time works, what makes the 40-scenario campaign feel so compelling, and why the “talk, then silence, then reveal” structure creates some of the most tense cooperative moments I’ve had in a puzzle game.

If you enjoy cooperative puzzles, quiet tension, and those “we were SO CLOSE!” table groans, Take Time might be one to add to your list.

00:00 Intro
00:24 Complexity & Play Count
01:20 How It Plays
07:26 Skills
10:09 Final Thoughts
17:15 contact & Socials

#boardgames #boardgamereview #BrainsOnGames #TakeTime #Libellud #cooperativegames #puzzlegames #tabletopgames #familygames #boardgamekids #strategygames
Published — 13. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Brick Like This! | Real-Time LEGO Panic

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13. Dezember 2025 um 18:01

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Can you build a mystery shape out of LEGO bricks… using only your teammate’s words? In Brick Like This!, one player describes, one player builds, and everyone races to shout “DONE!” before their opponents.

In this short, you’ll see how fast this game turns from “easy party game” into pure real-time LEGO panic, with teams scrambling to stack bricks, follow the rules, and actually recognize what they just built.

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Published — 08. Dezember 2025 ⏭ Brains On Games

Nokosu Dice Review | The Trick-Taking Grail I’ve Chased for Years

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08. Dezember 2025 um 01:58

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I’ve been chasing Nokosu Dice for years—and it finally hit the table. This clever trick-taking game blends cards and dice in a way that feels instantly familiar, then hits you with a delicious twist: you’re not just trying to win tricks… you’re trying to win the right number of tricks, but your bid might change as the round progresses. In this review, I’ll explain how it plays, what makes it special, and whether this long-time grail game was actually worth the hype.

If you love trick-taking games, quirky Japanese designs, and tense “just one more point” decisions, Nokosu Dice is a fascinating little gem.

00:00 Intro
00:28 Play Count & Complexity
00:43 Victory Conditions & How It Plays
05:20 Skills
07:27 Final Thoughts
13:07 Contact & Socials



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