Normally we’d stay clear of various themed versions of popular board games like Clue. However, there are a few instances where we make exceptions. And this is one of those times!
Why? First of all, because our family loves playing Clue. And second, because all the guys in our family are HUGE Legend of Zelda fans!
Clue: The Legend of Zelda is a keeper for us and we’re happy to tell you why.
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Machi Koro is a family card and dice game where players compete to build their cities to become the largest in the region. Players do this by rolling dice, collecting money, buying Establishments, and building Landmarks in their city. The first player to complete all of their Landmarks wins the game.
The exact same thing can be said for Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City.
So why do we like this new game so much more?
We’re happy to tell you why.
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One of our most played games both last year and this year has been Codenames.
Well, I should clarify that last year it was the original Codenames and this year it’s been Codenames: Pictures.
But that’s not all because Czech Games and USAopoly also recently published Codenames: Disney Family Edition!
The big question then is, “is it a good game?”
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As I look out our front window at the snowy peaks along the Wasatch Range, I’m sure glad there aren’t any Yetis around here. Because if there were, it would make our winter snowshoeing in the mountains a bit more treacherous.
My opinion is quite different when it comes to Yetis in the new, fun dice game Dicey Peaks by Calliope Games. Bring on the Yetis!
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One of the most popular games on the planet is UNO. Everyone knows how to play UNO.
Of course, many people also like to mix it up a bit and throw in their own house rules to the game.
If you’re one of those people who like the simplicity of UNO, but also wish there was a bit more to it, you’re in luck.
Today we’re reviewing a game that’s like UNO with a twist. It’s call Piña Pirata by iello!
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One of our favorite cooperative board games from last year is Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle.
We really enjoy working together as Hogwarts heroes to defeat the Villains before they can take control of Potter-world locations.
So when we heard USAopoly was publishing an expansion called The Monster Box of Monsters, we were anxious to give it a go.
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Oh Captain is a quick bluffing game for a wide audience. In the game players try to keep the most valuable Loot for themselves by stealing coins, stealing cards, mutiny, and bluffing.
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If you know someone who thinks board games are as fun as watching trees grow, how about challenging them to a new board game where you watch trees grow!
Ha – wouldn’t that be fun!
Board games come in all shapes and sizes and cover an unending array of themes. So having a game about growing trees isn’t really too surprising. But making such a game good is another matter.
We’re happy to report that Photosynthesis is a fantastic board game!
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Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a dog?
Well, now there’s a good option for seeing life through the eyes of a dog in the new family board game, A Dog’s Life!
A Dog’s Life let’s players take on the role of a dog when they step away from their master for a bit of fun. They’ll roam the neighborhood, beg in restaurants, deliver newspapers, search through trash cans, drink from fountains, piddle on lamp posts, and bury bones all while staying clear of the dog catcher.
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Queendomino is a colorful tile-laying game that can be enjoyed by young and old alike.
While Queendomino isn’t an expansion to Kingdomino, both games can be joined together to create even larger kingdoms or play with more players. But that’s just an extra bonus.
Queendomino is a stand-alone game that gets big thumbs up in its own right.
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