Have you ever bet on a camel race?
I doubt that most people readying our game reviews have.
Well, now’s your chance! Step up to the table in Camel Up and give it a shot!
Of course, there isn’t any real betting going on, but you are guessing which camels are going to be in the lead each leg and win the race in the end.
And with how these camels move in the race, you can never be quite sure how it’s going to finish.
So much fun!
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A few months ago, I ventured to Normandy, France to be a part of the 75th anniversary of D-Day commemoration events.
It was my first time visiting those beaches, fields, and towns and I’ll never forget it. Getting a first-hand look at these historical sites where so many people sacrificed all, was sobering.
One of my favorite locations was Pointe du Hoc. It’s hard to imagine scaling those massive cliffs. And I appreciated seeing the cratered remains from all the bombing on that point.
As I play the latest Memoir ’44 expansion – New Flight Plan, it takes me back to that point.
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If you had the chance to be a Breach Mage, would you take it?
Don’t have a clue what a Breach Mage is?
Neither did we before we dove into Aeon’s End Legacy!
If you’re one who likes to cut to the chase, you’ll be happy to know the boys and I have loved it!
If you’d like more detail, read on.
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When you set out to build a City, you think big. When you set out to build a Town, you think a little bit less big.
But we imagine you still wouldn’t think about building a town as small as you do in Tiny Towns.
Tiny Towns is a new board game published by AEG that has players constructing their own towns on little 4×4 grids. The variety of buildings to place in those towns is huge. But the area is small.
You’ll have to make the most of your limited space to cram in as many valuable buildings as you can.
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When was the last time you’ve been to a bear park?
What’s that – you’ve never been to a bear park? Well, you’re missing out!
Not only that, but with Barenpark you can build your own bear park!
Barenpark is a fun family, tile-laying game where players compete to build the best bear park complete with enclosures, animal houses, and green areas.
Even though we have a bunch of tile-laying games already, we love finding those that still offer something new. And Barenpark hits that mark.
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We’ve taken a slight break from game reviews the last few weeks because June is a great time for family vacations once the kids are out of school.
And now it’s time to dive back in with a family board game that reminds us of fun family vacations – Reef.
That’s because we enjoy snorkeling and seeing the wonderful underwater beauty of coral reefs. And Reef, by Next Move Games, brings back those memories.
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Like other Grandpa Beck’s Games, Cover Your Kingdom is a fantastic card game for families!
It’s easy to learn, quick to play, has a good amount of luck, and lots of player interaction. Oh, and it’s very colorful and punny.
And this time around, we’re back in action with a video review!
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How would you like to become a millionaire in under 30 minutes?
Well, at the rate you can stack up assets in Cover Your Assets, you’ll have a great chance of getting to a million in no time.
Of course, those around you may be a bit jealous and will look to swipe some of those assets out from under you in their own rush to get to $1,000,000.
It all comes down to how you play your cards.
It’s time to dive into this fast and fun card game of asset acquisition!
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No, The Quacks of Quedlinburg isn’t a game about ducks in a northern German town.
Well, part of that might be true – because Quedlinburg is a town in northern Germany. But the game has nothing to do with ducks.
Instead, The Quacks of Quedlinburg is about miracle doctor “quacks” showcasing their healing remedies.
In reality, the board game is a fun press-your-luck, bag-building game where players compete in brewing the best potions.
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If you are a fan of Charley Harper (like my family is!), you are in for a treat with this new game… if you’re not a fan, just wait… you will be!
Charley Harper was an American modern artist who used a style he called “minimal realism” to create prints, posters, and illustrations of the natural world, mostly birds, in a brightly charming style.
Pomegranate Communications and designer Cory Mimms have collaborated with the Charley Harper Art Studio to create an endearing, engaging board game for kids and families that features his signature style illustrating a variety of North American birds in five common habitats.
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