This is part 3 of my recap of the Renegade Games virtual “convention” (RenegadeCon) and the new information they revealed about the next wave of armies and terrain (due to be released in the first half of 2027). I will … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/heroscape-renegadecon-october-2026-report-part-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Ashes & Amber Designer: David Falla de Acebo Publisher: David’s Games Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 40 min/player Played with review copy provided by publisher The inevitable will come. Cities will fall. Yet from their ashes, you may … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/dale-yu-review-of-ashes-amber/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Well, I’ve had a few days to travel around Germany prior to SPIEL, and I’ve had a grand time seeing old castles, beautiful vistas, and yummy plates filled with meat and potatoes. We have taken full advantage of the Deutschland … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/tuesday-report-from-spiel-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
After looking back at my Gen Con experience each year, I also like to look back at my Gen Con writing. This year there were 24 posts covering about 61 publishers and something close to 150 different games or expansions … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/gen-con-2026-the-index-and-more/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
It’s been a crazy fall and so the Gen Con articles have been pretty strung out, but with Essen basically already around the corner, I thought it necessary to chuck one final post over the finish line. Allplay is really … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/20/gen-con-2026-allplay-pink-hawk-games-rebellion-unplugged-we-have-issues-publishing-the-army-painter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
September 2026 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments.   Tute – 5/10 Like many traditional card games, Tute/Tutti has a variety of rules variants, only one of … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/20/josiahs-monthly-board-game-round-up-september-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Dance of Ibexes Designer: Wolfgang Kramer Publisher: plyte Players: 2-8 Age: 14+ Time: 45 minutes Preorder link: preorder.playte.com Played with review copy provided by publisher Dance of Ibexes, which was first released as Tanz der Hornochsen! (“Dance of … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/19/dale-yu-review-of-dance-of-ibexes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Upland & Prairie Designer: Peer Sylvester Publisher: Osprey Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 15-25 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Race to rewild the land in this quick and charming strategy game. Return species to … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/18/dale-yu-review-of-upland-prairie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Bubble and Shadow Designer: Kai Zu Publisher: Broadway Toys LTD Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 mins Preorder link: https://forms.gle/RqukaTumiF9zULs1A Played with review copy provided by publisher Bubble and Shadow is a light strategy board game with a … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/17/dale-yu-review-of-bubble-and-shadow/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Isle of Bears Designer: Daisy Yi-Ching Chen Publisher: Heybye Gaming Players: 2 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Isle of Bears is a two-player card-driven abstract strategy game set in the summer … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/16/dale-yu-review-of-isle-of-bears/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Always a Bridesmaid Designer: Jimic Publisher: Kado Games Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Always a Bridesmaid is a simultaneous card game about trying to shine just enough — but … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/16/dale-yu-review-of-always-a-bridesmaid/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Syzygy Designer: Asuka, IKE Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 3-6 Age: 6+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The solar system we live in exists thanks to a miraculous arrangement of planets. Even for a god, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/15/dale-yu-review-of-syzygy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Upside Town Designer: Quentin Quek Publisher: PlayByDesign Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 25-40 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Upside Town, buildings rise rapidly from modular pre-fabricated units, but constructing the skyline is no simple … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/14/dale-yu-review-of-upside-town/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    The Amazing Journey Designers: Lorenzo Silva, Hjalmar Hach Publisher: Horrible Guild Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The Amazing Journey is a globe-trotting game for 2 to 4 travelers. Check … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/13/dale-yu-review-of-the-amazing-journey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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    Bunny Kingdom Town Designer: Richard Garfield Publisher: iello Players: 2 Age: 10 Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B0eqsbmxY Played with review copy provided by publisher Become the leader of one of the two most powerful families in … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/12/dale-yu-review-of-bunny-kingdom-town/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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  Kano Designer: Angel Pintero Publisher: Matagot Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 35 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Kano, 2 to 4 players compete to create their own Emakimono—traditional Japanese painted handscrolls—by skillfully arranging vibrant … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/11/dale-yu-review-of-kano/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict Designers: Geoff Engelstein, Stephen Buonocore Publisher: OfficeDog Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 60-90 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher It is the Third Age of Middle-earth, and a great … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/10/dale-yu-review-of-lord-of-the-rings-circle-of-conflict/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Traveluencer Designer: Ryo Nakamura (中村 良), Zhonghao Yang, Kai Zu Publisher: Broadway Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In Traveluencer, players must try to make their … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/09/dale-yu-review-of-traveluencer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>