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Escape Room in a Box: Flashback board game

Escape Room in a Box: Flashback – game review

Doc Gnaw is a werewolf on the loose and your team of 2 to 8 players has 90 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles and crack codes in order to escape!

Solve 19 puzzles and unlock 4 real combination locks to construct a powerful amulet that holds the key to your freedom!

Such is the premise to one of the latest Escape Room style games to hit the market.

A lot of game companies have published escape room style games over the last few years and we’ve reviewed a number of them. This latest game is from a company you’ll know well – Mattel.

It’s time to unravel this mystery and share our thoughts on Escape Room in a Box: Flashback.

October 16, 2019 Trent 3 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, 5-player, 6-player, 7-player, 8-player, cooperative game, escape room, Mattel

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

Memoir ’44: New Flight Plan – Airplanes to battle!

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.

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, Days of Wonder, Memoir '44, strategy, theme, war game

Card Games Cooperative Games Family Games Game Reviews

Aeon’s End Legacy cooperative game review

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.

September 4, 2019 Trent 2 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, cooperative, Indie Boards and Cards, solo, strategy, Stronghold Games, theme, variable set up

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

Tiny Towns board game review

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.

August 16, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, 5-player, 6-player, AEG, city building, solo, strategy, variable scoring, variable set up

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Build your own bear park in Barenpark!

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.

August 1, 2019August 16, 2019 Trent 2 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, artwork, Lookout Games, strategy, tile-laying, variable scoring

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

Reef board game review

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.

June 30, 2019August 1, 2019 Trent 1 Comment 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, family, luck, Next Move Games, strategy, theme

Card Games Family Games Game Reviews

Cover Your Kingdom – coming soon!

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!

June 2, 2019June 11, 2019 Trent 3 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, 5-player, 6-player, card, Grandpa Beck's Games, luck

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

The Quacks of Quedlinburg = strange name, fun game

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.

May 25, 2019May 27, 2019 Trent 2 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, family, luck, North Star Games, random, strategy

Charlie Harper's Spot The Birds board game

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Quick Look: Charley Harper’s Spot the Birds Board Game

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.

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Trent 1 Comment 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, birds, children, family game, theme

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

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