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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/02/03/dale-yu-review-of-twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-sea/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
With this new flexible version, Skybridge was now adaptable to a wider range of table sizes.We also streamlined the gameplay and its essential mechanisms to make Skybridge less complex and more accessible.Streamlined prototype versions of the game board, player board, and SkybridgeMichael:Instead of communicating across the Atlantic, we were suddenly able to work collaboratively at the same table and try out new ideas together in smaller steps. But what was left of our game, after all? Our “old”
January 2026 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. Cabanga – 5/10 Cabanga is a very simple card game, about the weight of the very lightest games … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/02/02/josiahs-monthly-board-game-round-up-january-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/02/01/dale-yu-preview-of-bayou-boss/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Planepita Designer: Eisuke Fujinawa, Kazunori Hori Publisher: Szpi lab Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 15 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Planepita is a dexterity game where players flick discs onto a central playing area. Discs … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/31/dale-yu-review-of-planepita/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Advocacy group claims ‘Ace of Spades’ playing cards found in vehicles of people removed by ICE - Immigration and Customs ...
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/30/dale-yu-review-of-uber-den-wolken/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/29/dale-yu-review-of-lords-of-worlds/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Amazing online multiplayer game #cardgames #blackspades #cards #gamenight NOT Real gameplay.
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: … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/28/dale-yu-review-of-balconia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/27/dale-yu-review-of-dewan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/26/alison-brennan-game-snapshots-2026-part-6/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
I can say the same for each type of wisp and how they are intended to be played.Your forest grows differently each game, not only because of the variety of scoring cards, but also because of where you place shapes and wisps and how those wisps remain as obstacles in future rounds.The PondIn the middle of the playing area is the central board where you draft your wisp tiles and choose your shapes to add into your forest. Before CGE, I had the board representing part of the forest, but early in de
Charity shop playing cards turned into the sweetest little garland. Pinterest told me to do it, so I listened. If this is on your feed, ...
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/25/dale-yu-review-of-glyphics/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
If one was significantly worse, it wouldn't be bought and would just clog up the market — and we deliberately avoided any kind of "clear the market" mechanism because if people consistently didn't want to buy a card, we cut it from the game.Like I said, each upgraded card was basically one turnip stronger than a starting card + an ability (or two turnips stronger + a weakness), but if we added a "cheaper" card type into the game, something between the strength of a starter card and an upgraded c
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 … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/24/happy-15th-birthday-to-the-opinionated-gamers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
by Scott Alden The BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame honors games that have made meaningful contributions to the board game hobby in the areas of innovation, artistry, and impact. By curating this distinguished list, BoardGameGeek seeks to preserve the history and evolution of board gaming, while inspiring and informing a global community of players who have a passion for games. Additional games will be inducted annually as the world of board games continues to evolve.The selection process was guided b
Patnode was 23 when she was last seen leaving a bar in South St. Paul in October of 1982. Remains found 80 miles away along Highway 61 in Wabasha County seven years later wouldn't be identified until 2009.
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? … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/01/23/dale-yu-review-of-leaders/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>