Trent, Author at The Board Game Family

Multiplying in more ways than one in Bunny Kingdom

The Bunny King has sent you forth to conquer a new world and strengthen the kingdom.

You’re charged with making your fiefs prosper by claiming land, harvesting resources, establishing cities, and accumulating Gold Carrots.

The difficulty is that other Bunny Lords have been tasked with the same mission. Will you prevail in contributing the most to the expanded kingdom?

Bunny Kingdom may look like a bit chaotic with all those colored bunnies everywhere. But upon closer inspection, you’ll see the game is actually pretty straightforward.

May 9, 2019May 18, 2019 Trent 4 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, card, drafting, iello, luck, multiplication, simultaneous, strategy, theme

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Clank!, Clank!, and more Clank!

What’s with all this clanking around?

When you’re making such noise, you’re sure to draw the attention of the big bad boss and make it much harder to steal his loot and escape.

Well, you truly can’t avoid being noisy when you’re playing Clank!

But that’s the fun of it!

Whether you’re playing Clank! or Clank! In! Space!, you’re in for a fun adventure that adds flare to deck-building.

May 4, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, card game, Clank!, luck, Renegade Game Studios, strategy, theme

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Go on Safari in Serengeti

One of the things near the top of my Bucket List is to go on an African safari.

As long as I can remember, I’ve loved observing wild animals. And living in the Western U.S., one of my favorite places to visit is Yellowstone National Park because of all the wildlife.

So when I heard about a new game hitting Kickstarter this week that revolves around African safari animals, Serengeti, my interest was piqued. And if that weren’t enough, it’s also a cooperative board game – where you work together and either win or lose as a team.

Game designer, Jordan Shumway was kind enough to answer a number of questions about Serengeti.

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2 players, 3-players, 4 players, cooperative game, Kickstarter, strategy, theme

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An Easter message

Happy Easter!

We can fill our lives with lots of things — things to see, things to do, things to buy.

Yet our lives often get filled with things we don’t particularly care for — pain, despair, fear, anger.

That’s why we appreciate this Easter message.

There is hope.

Because of Him.

April 21, 2019April 20, 2019 Trent 7 Comments

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Spoasters can avert game disasters

It’s hard to have a game night without something to drink. And even if it’s not at a game night, just playing a quick game with the family is always more fun with food and drink nearby.

But having drinks too close to games can spell disaster at any moment.

Unless those drinks are secure where they stand.

April 19, 2019April 20, 2019 Trent 16 Comments game accessories

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Layers family board game review

When you think of “layers” what do you think of?

If you’re a Shrek fan like us, you’ll immediately think of onions and ogres.

Of course, you might also think of cake, lasagna, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Adobe Photoshop, and the Earth.

Well, it’s also now a game!

April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, Asmodee, colorful, Ludicorn, racing, solo

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Build your own galaxies in Cosmic Factory

How are your galaxy building skills?

Oh, you haven’t built a galaxy recently?

Well, maybe it’s time you give it a try.

In Cosmic Factory, players race to build personal galaxies in ways that will score them the most points. The catch is that they must do so in under 1 minute!