Election tie decided by playing cards
A century-old law forced Gila Bend candidates to draw cards to break a tie after both received 67 votes.
Playing Card Information
Nintendo started with playing cards in 1889 - 100 years later Mario had turned it into a global giant
Nintendo began in 1889 making hand-painted Hanafuda cards, decades before video games existed. After selling 600,000 Disney-branded card packs in a single year, the company diversified into taxis, ...
Dale Yu: Review of Mountain Goats: Legacy
  Mountain Goats: Legacy Designers: Alex Cutler, Michael Mihealsick, Stefan Risthaus Publisher: Allplay Players: 2-5 Age: 7+ Time: 20-45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Each turn, roll and combine dice to race up the mountain. Get … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/11/dale-yu-review-of-mountain-goats-legacy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of 3 Witches
  3 Witches Designer: Corey Young Publisher: Allplay Players: 3 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher 3 Witches is a must-follow, trick-taking game with no trump suit. At the start of each round, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/10/dale-yu-review-of-3-witches/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Gen Con 2026 – Cephalofair Games, Dara Studios, Pegasus Spiel, Pine Box Entertainment
Sometimes I’m lucky enough to give a game a good demo, as I did with Cephalofair’s card drafting Mercenaries Wanted. Of course, having played the original game I didn’t necessarily need to take the new Buttons & Bugs expansions for … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/09/gen-con-2026-cephalofair-games-dara-studios-pegasus-spiel-pine-box-entertainment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Coffee Rush Winter
  Coffee Rush Winter Designer: Euijin Han Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3RVHsVD Played with review copy provided by publisher As the frosty days grow shorter, your cozy café becomes … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/09/dale-yu-review-of-coffee-rush-winter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Evenglow
  Evenglow Designer:Jason Katzwinkel Publisher: The Op Games Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-45 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4iP2i40 Played with review copy provided by publisher EvenGlow is an light-strategy puzzle game that’s all about balance. Players are planting … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/08/dale-yu-review-of-evenglow/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Day 7 September's Junk a thon! alternate playing cards!
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Dale Yu: Review of Combo Creatures: The Quick Ones and Combo Creatures: The Witty Ones
  Combo Creatures Designer: Christian Kudahl and Michael Lohde Andersen Publisher: dv Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Tiny creatures battle it out using their powers, skills, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/07/dale-yu-review-of-combo-creatures-the-quick-ones-and-combo-creatures-the-witty-ones/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Expansions for 3 Games – Lost Ruins of Arnak, Rock Hard 1977, A Message From The Stars
    Well, plenty of expansions have made their way to me to end the summer, and I thought I’d do a quick roundup of some of these sequels.   Lost Ruins of Arnak: Surprise Shipment Designers: Elwen, Min Publisher: … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/06/dale-yu-expansions-for-3-games-lost-ruins-of-arnak-rock-hard-1977-a-message-from-the-stars/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Granny Grandpa Troll Short 😱 || Kill By Can || #granny #gaming #grannygame #cribbage #gameseries
Granny Grandpa Troll Short || Kill By Can || #granny #gaming #grannygame #cribbage #gameseries.
Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – August 2026
August 2026 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. Tap 4 – 5/10 Tap 4 has come into the spotlight since it was recently published by The Op … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/06/josiahs-monthly-board-game-round-up-august-2026-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Gen Con 2026 – Hobby Japan, Korea Board Games, Playte, Whales Entertainment
It’s always fun to see what sorts of games are coming out of other countries. Hobby Japan is back with Strange Slot Simulator, a fast playing game where players attempt to guess the distribution of cards in several different decks. … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/05/gen-con-2026-hobby-japan-korea-board-games-playte-whales-entertainment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Devious
  Devious Designer: Glenn Cotter Publisher: Smirk & Dagger Games Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fAQQXY Played with review copy provided by publisher Devious is an anti-set collection card game. Build the strongest faerie … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/05/dale-yu-review-of-devious/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
More than an Ace: Initiative to use playing cards to crack Alabama’s cold cases
For inmates at the Elmore County Jail, card games are a major daily routine. Now, local officials are hoping those same games might jog someone’s memory.
Dale Yu: Review of Wingspan Pocket
  Wingspan Pocket Designer: Elizabeth Hargrave Publisher: Stonemaier Games Players: 1-5 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4xjB5uo Played with review copy provided by publisher Wingspan Pocket distills the Wingspan experience down to a lighter, shorter, card-driven … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/04/dale-yu-review-of-wingspan-pocket/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Gen Con 2026 – Asmodee Part 2
The Asmodee train keeps on going. Let’s talk about Maestro Media and their base-building-attacking Clash of Clans, soon to be followed by a Clash Royal lane battler. They have a (sorta Unmatched-like) Disney themed battle game, Sky Arena Duel, a … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/03/gen-con-2026-asmodee-part-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Trail to the Temple
  Trail to the Temple Designer: Reiner Knizia Publisher: Mindware Players: 1-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/45hhO0M Played with review copy provided by publisher In this competitive exploration game, players lead an expedition into a … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/03/dale-yu-review-of-trail-to-the-temple/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Leaf It!
Leaf It! Designers: Anja Wrede, Christoph Cantzler Publisher: Edition Spielwiese Players: 2-4 Age: 6+ Time: 10 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Don’t bring the canopy crashing down! Dusk is falling in the rainforest, and the first sleepy … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/02/dale-yu-review-of-leaf-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth
  The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth Designer: Thomas Sing Publisher: Kosmos Players: 3-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4ggCNWx Played with review copy provided by publisher Travel around the world in a race against … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/09/01/dale-yu-review-of-the-crew-journey-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>