Tag: Board Games

Michael Keller and Andreas Odendahl, “ode,” are two names that stand out in the board games world, having crafted beautiful titles the likes of La Granja, Agra, Solarius Mission, and more. Now, the pair are coming together for “El Burro: A La Granja Game” that will be available as a standalone product and would not expect you to have...

Portal Games’ “Eleven” has been one of the most successful “football/soccer” management games. Reminiscent of the great video games in the same genre, the title has created a powerful tabletop experience that simply sticks with players and in a good way, too.  More Goodies for Your Eleven Experience  Now, Portal Games is adding to the Eleven experience by bringing two new...

Wargaming is one of the most captivating genres in the board games hobby – it’s often one of the most daunting ones as well, with just a smidgeon of elitism about it. Fear not, designers Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson who have worked on the Undaunted Series with Osprey Games, are bringing a new wargame that will feature an...

Boy meets girl, they fall in love, and… this is not at all what Deadly Dowagers plays like. The game, designed by Sarah Shipp, who is debuting in the board games hobby, and illustrated by Mercedes Palacios is all about observing due decorum when looking for a good match for a lady in the Victorian era.  Become the Duchess By Cunning and Business Acumen But there...

Hachette Boardgames has earned a bit of a reputation for designing or at the very least – distributing – excellent Viking-themed games. After Northgard: Uncharted Lands, the company will be launching Vaalbara into US retail in May 2023. Vaalbara Will Put Your Hand Management Skill to the Test The game, designed by Studio H and designer Olivier Cipière, will have Neolithic clan...

The year is 1939, and the British and German fleets are battling to establish naval dominance as the two forces pivot towards unavoidable conflict in the Atlantic. Every battle is important, every sunk ship is an irreversible blow to your nation’s chances to win. This 2-player military conflict game fit for ages 10+ is the latest project by designers Matthias Cramer and Engin Kunter to be published by...

With a name like that, “The Battle of Versailles” evokes the scene of military conflict, but the reality is much more cutthroat. The upcoming game by designers Eloi Pujadas and Ferran Renalias to be published by Salt & Pepper Games recreates one of the most historic battles in the history of… fashion! Vanquish Fashion Powerhouses in The Battle of Versailles  It’s...

Video games are fun, and they can be just as fun if you tried their board game version. Today, we take a look at 15 board games based on video games. We will overview each of these titles, and tell you why they may be good for you, and how they stand out.  While tabletop games and video gaming are...

Steamforged Games keeps on growing with the company acquiring the acclaimed worker placement strategy game Kinghill, and the intellectual property to the title. Rated as one of the best titles on BoardGameGeek (although fans of Gloomhaven and Brass Birmingham may disagree about the rating’s accuracy), Kinghill combines numerous mechanics and ties them expertly together. Enter Kinghill, An Amalgam of Excellent Features  The title...

You better strap in, because Corvus Belli is bringing out REM Racers, a new family-friendly racing board game. The game is built to simulate an actual race with beautiful remote controllers to steer the action, but still sticks to solid principles of tabletop experience without any electronics getting in the way of the world's most powerful gaming chip - your...