When AEG announced they were again revising Thunderstone and were set to publish Thunderstone Quest, we rolled our eyes. With all the original Thunderstone and Thunderstone Advance cards and expansions already on our game shelves, did we really want to dive into yet another implementation of the game?
Well, a couple months ago we got a copy and gave it a go…
Let’s just say those initial skeptical thoughts were completely washed away!
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One look at the box art for Blue Lagoon and we know exactly what you’ll think.
That’s because we, and everyone else we’ve shown the game to has said the exact same thing, “Is this Moana, the Board Game?”
Nope, it’s not.
It’s Blue Lagoon – another Gen Con 2018 release from Blue Orange Games!
And while there’s no “Maui, shapeshifter, Demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men” to be found anywhere in Blue Lagoon, you will find lots of island settlers and colorful huts to dot the board.
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Suppose you’re relaxing in your castle or exploring the beauty of your kingdom (minding your own kingly business) when all of a sudden, a huge giant stomps through your field. Would you be scared, upset, or angry?
Would it make a difference if you knew that giant wandered into your kingdom because your rival kingdom sent him your way? I bet you’d start looking for ways to send him right back!
Thats just the way it goes in Kingdomino: Age of Giants – an expansion game for either Kingdomino or Queendomino.
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Brandon Sanderson’s books have a very prominent spot on our family bookshelves.
That’s because our boys absolutely LOVE his fantasy novels – especially his Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series.
They love them so much, I finally cracked the cover on the first book in the Stormlight Archive, The Way of Kings and am enjoying it as well. My plan is to dive into the Mistborn series once I get through the 3 thick Stormlight books.
And thanks to playing Mistborn: House War, I’ve already been introduced to characters and themes of the series.
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Century: Golem Edition is a fantastic board game for the whole family!
It’s a game that both young and old players can all enjoy playing together. The game play is straightforward yet also offers enough choices due to the variety of cards and when they appear to keep players coming back for more.
Young players will love collecting crystals as well as exchanging them for more powerful combinations of crystals. And older players will realize there’s also depth of strategy involved in the choices they make.
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The best board games, card games, dice games, family games, and party games of 2017 have now been awarded!
And as many might have expected, the results are pretty gloomy this year.
As in, Gloomhaven took the awards by storm winning in 5 categories!
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What if you took a popular continental train game and compressed it into just one city?
Well, that’s what Days of Wonder has just done with their ever-popular, Ticket to Ride game!
It features similar game play to what you’re familiar with in Ticket to Ride games but in a compressed format – in size, scope, and game time.
If you think a game of Ticket to Ride takes too long to play. Or if you want a bit more of that bustling Manhattan pace in your games, Ticket to Ride New York may be the game for you!
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In The Quest for El Dorado by Ravensburger players traverse jungle, waterways, and native villages to find the elusive treasure. They must prepare well to make the journey. But they can’t spend all their time preparing or they’ll be left behind and another explorer will beat them to it.
How will you do on this quest?
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What does a submarine, train, buried treasure, hieroglyphics, mouse, and the emerald city have in common?
They’re all things you’ll discover playing Unlock! Escape Adventure games!
While the basics of how the games works may be the same, the elements and puzzles to solve within the games are completely unique. And they’re all loads of fun!
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When I was young, I thought history was boring. But that has changed tremendously over the years. And when I find a good board game that can bring together historical settings with fantastic game play, I’m super excited.
The beauty of 878: Vikings – Invasion of England delivers on both accounts!
Even if you don’t know anything about the Viking invasion of England (or care to), the game is still loads of fun. But chances are that once you start playing, you’ll discover an urge to find out more about the actual setting you’re playing around with.
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