This happened when I was teaching probability to second-year junior high school students.The first problem was something like this: Find the probability that the total value of coins will be 100 yen or more when tossing one 100-yen coin and two 50-yen coins at the same time.However, the student
The Dreidel Dilemma   Designers: Jasmine Hweh and Kirsten Lunde Publisher: Grand Gamers Guild Players: 1+ Age: 13+ Difficulty Rating: 2/3 Time: 60 minutes on the box; 27 min in reality Played with review copy provided by publisher Weblink – … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/11/04/dale-yu-review-of-the-dreidel-dilemma-holiday-hijinks-14/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Popcorn Designer: Victor Saumont Publisher: iello Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B0bIHul4z Played with review copy provided by publisher In Popcorn, each player manages their own movie theater and tries to show the … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/11/03/dale-yu-review-of-popcorn/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Container Designers: Kevin Nesbitt, Franz-Benno Belonge, Thomas Ewert Publisher: Allplay Players: 3-5 Age: 14+ Time: 45-90 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gaQQNd Played with review copy provided by publisher Every decision you make in Container shapes the market. During … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/11/02/dale-yu-review-of-container/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Temple Twist Designer: Bernhard Weber Publisher: Kosmos Players: 1-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4ynidfk Played with review copy provided by publisher A cryptic notebook leads your archaeological expedition deep in the jungle to an … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/31/dale-yu-review-of-temple-twist/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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My original plan was to do one big giant Heroscapepalooza post… but life (and my personal sanity) conspired to make this a four-part mini-series. If you’re interested in the February 2027 wave (Valda’s Vow) and the weird but cool mix … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/30/heroscape-renegadecon-october-2026-report-part-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Chang’an Designers: Nestore Mangone, Carlo Camarotto Publisher: Arcane Wonders Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 45 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4voZVs7 Played with review copy provided by publisher During the Tang dynasty, Chang’an was one of the largest cities … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/30/dale-yu-review-of-changan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Queen Alice   Designer: Hector Carrion, David Heras Artist: Amelia Sales Publisher: Combo Games Player Count: 1-4 “It’s a great huge game of chess that’s being played – all over the world – if this is the world at all, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/29/queen-alice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Pocket Golf Designer: Tom Brinton Publisher: Goliath Players: 1 Age: 8+ Time: 2 min per hole Played with review copy provided by publisher Paper Apps GOLF is a pocket-sized golf game. Each notebook is randomly generated and completely … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/29/dale-yu-review-of-pocket-golf/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Cartographers Heroes Designer: John Brieger and Jordy Adan Publisher: Thunderworks Games Players: 1-100 Age: 10+ Time: 30-45 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B07jaOVRP Played with review copy provided by publisher The expedition to the Western Lands is the kind … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/28/dale-yu-review-of-cartographers-heroes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Learn how to build a unique table corner using playing cards for a creative and sturdy finish on your furniture.
I could say something really profound about world-building. But there are those of us who go to the extreme. To be fair, my first ...
Several significant game awards announce their winners during the Essen game fair. The IGA’s present their awards to the winning designers during the festivities, but their results were announced earlier. However, two other awards just made their results known during … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/26/sanctuary-wins-dsp-take-time-takes-a-la-carte-award/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Last day at Essen– today the halls were noticeably quieter even in the morning. I had a great day though! First up was a look at Ashes & Amber, a Kickstarter game published, designed and illustrated by David Falla de Acebo – … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/26/simon-w-sunday-report-from-essen-spiel-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2026 (Part 16) New-to-me games played recently include … 216 (2026): Rank 25178, Rating 6.0 Roll three dice. If you can fulfil one of the 4 contracts in the open draft, score it. If … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/26/107643/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
…My first day without appointments, and a chance to play more games and wander round the smaller publishers too…here’s what I found. The day started off with a play of Cardia Tide and Storm, the new standalone expansion for Duel … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/25/simon-w-report-from-saturday-essen-spiel-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Citadels Duel Designers: Guillaume Montiage and Manuel Rozoy Publisher: Asmodee / Zman Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B0b6pIUw0 Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome to Citadels Duel, a tense head-to-head contest … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/25/dale-yu-review-of-citadels-duel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Essen Friday was as busy as yesterday and by now I am used to once again the Essen shuffle through the aisles and the huge number of small steps taken – I think I walked 5 miles today! Anyway, not … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/24/simons-friday-essen-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Wild World Designers: Eilif Svensson, Åsmund Svensson, Viljar Opdal Svensson Publisher: Chilifox Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 45-90 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Wild World is a dynamic 1–4 player strategy game that blends worker … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/24/dale-yu-review-of-wild-world/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>