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Aug

18

Ortus Regni Interview – GenCon2014

The Late Anglo-Saxon era in English history is a time of warring Earls. Minor kings all, they claim whatever lands they can. They establish fiefs, cultivate powerful vassals, and fight and engage in endless political struggles. All the while, the Vikings roam not just the sea, but the land. It is truly a Dark Age. Or is it? http://ortusregni.com/.

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Mar

7

Dr. Finn’s “Let Them Eat Shrimp!” Kickstarter Preview

Having had played and enjoyed several Dr. Finn’s games we were exhilarated to receive a prototype copy of his latest Kickstarter project “Let Them Eat Shrimp!“. This filler style game can be played by 2-5 players in 15-30 minutes. As you can see from the theme and artwork this game can also be enjoyed by children as well more seasoned gamers. .

This article was written by SixSided

Feb

27

Kickstarter Back or Whack Volume #1

I spend way to much time on kicktraq and kickstarter. We’ve reviewed a number of games. I’ll be posting a weekly post Every Thursday showing 5-10 games on kickstarter. It will be given a BACK or WHACK tag. You know like ‘That sh** is WHACK’. Disclaimer **If we receive a game to review they will not be in this list but have their own review post**.

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

26

The Mad Magazine Game Review

Each Player starts with $10,000. The board is Monopoly-like, with 2 inner tracks that can also be used. Play is counter-clockwise and you must roll the dice with your left hand. Certain spaces, and the ever present ‘Card’ cards send you elsewhere, make you pay money (good), make you get money (bad), switch seats with someone else or exchange money with another player..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

24

Zont Deck Review

Check out the Alien Deck of Cards, The Zont Deck currently On Kickstarter .

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

19

Stones of Fate Review

I Review Stones Of Fate from Cosmic Wombat Games Coming soon to Kickstarter Also please be sure to Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BowerGameCorner , and check out my game company Baca Forrest Games

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This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

18

Los Cthuluchadores: Elder Things in the Wrestling Ring – Review

When Los Cthuluchadores (Now on Kickstarter!) arrived for review we immediately Grappled the game, Shambled across the street to the local pub and set up this cool looking game on the Counter..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

15

“Let Them Eat Shrimp!” – On Kickstarter

Dr. Finn’s Games is back at it with a brand new kickstarter project “Let Them Eat Shrimp!” We have previously reviewed two of Steve Finn’s games: Biblios and Gunrunners and enjoyed both. Check back in a couple of weeks when we will have an early review of “Let Them Eat Shrimp!”. We can’t wait!!!!.

This article was written by SixSided

Feb

12

Champions of Story Review

Welcome to the Competition of Story Champions: a battle of wit, dexterity, and intelligence for glory and laurels. Each round you will be presented with a unique set of three challenges; how you overcome them will define you. So, champions grab your quills and prepare yourselves, greatness is within your reach. In the Arena of Stories only the great stories survive, only the great become Champions of story..

This article was written by Tyler Dean

Feb

7

We just received Los Cthuluchadores. Review coming soon!

We recently received the game Los Cthuluchadores: Elder Things in the Wrestling Ring. Which is now on Kickstarter..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Feb

7

Con Quest Review

Who doesn’t love a good Con? Con Quest discovers what it’s like to be at a convention; the sights, atmosphere, and introduction of the unusual and random. Come with me, and we’ll uncover the people you’ll meet, and the encounters you’re bound to have with this casual card game..

This article was written by Jessica Ann Booth

Feb

6

How to ruin friendships with board games

Ever wonder what a good way to destroy a friendship over a boardgame would be?? Have a look at this funny page I came across: Yes I would like to see how. Take me there..

This article was written by SixSided

Feb

3

The Resistance Review

A game with social deduction, bluffing, and outright deception, The Resistance fills a certain void that most people never knew they had. Expect to see your friends in a different light after playing this game..

This article was written by Eduardo Gonzalez

Jan

31

Cutthroat Caverns Review

An RPG dungeon-crawler with no die, no game master, and only one treasure worth looting—possibly off the lifeless body of a fallen comrade. Cutthroat Caverns is as fun as it is, well, cutthroat..

This article was written by Tyler Dean

Jan

22

Story War Review

How would you like to be a Yeti who ice skates like Scott Hamilton?.

This article was written by Jessica Ann Booth

Jan

17

Racing Games Are About Balance

As I mentioned in my first post, i am really into racing games. Which is why I’m focusing my efforts on a genre, or type of game I’m interested in.

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Jan

11

Let’s Make a Board Game

We have been looking at Kickstarter board game projects for quite some time. We play lot’s of games, so effectively we are constantly consuming content. Whether that’s reviews of games, the games themselves, opinions etc. I’m a firm believer in creating content not just consuming which is why we have a review site. Well, that’s partially true. We also want media passes to PAX expo 2014..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Jan

10

Gunrunners Review

We received another game by Steve Finn called “Gunrunners”. You read that we thoroughly enjoyed playing his other game Biblios. Let’s see if his game “Gunrunners” lives up to his reputation..

This article was written by SixSided

Jan

7

Zombies Vs. Martians

As many of you know, we recently reviewed the Steve Jackson Game, Zombie Dice. Around the same time one of our writers also was given Martian Dice designed by Scott Almes and published by Tasty Minstrel Games..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Jan

2

ZOMBIE DICE…. MMMM BRAINS

ZOMBIE DICE is a simple and quick push-your-luck dice game. As usual Steve Jackson Games gives us another hit that’s simply fun! We just finished CHASING, EATING BRAINS and GETTING SHOTGUNNED all the way through this game. Please enjoy some brains and have a read of our review….

This article was written by SixSided

Dec

23

SPACE BEANS – Review

Space Beans is a small filler game which plays fast and is easy to learn. The objective of the game is to collect space beans in similar colors which later can be converted into trophy points (first to 30 wins). We have been reviewing many filler style games lately so here is another…...

This article was written by SixSided

Dec

23

Some Essen 2013 titles are now available at CoolStuffInc.com

Click here for Essen 2013 titles.

This article was written by SixSided

Dec

23

iOS Board Games Gift Guide 2013

http://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/25935/ios-board-games-gift-guide-2013-part-2.

This article was written by SixSided

Dec

20

The Best Board Games of 2013

As I’ve talked about before, board games aren’t simply enjoying a resurgence right now. They’re in a glittering golden age with fabulous releases every single week, the entire hobby evolving and adapting with Borg-like ease. There’s no easier way to prove it than with my favorite releases from 2013. Link to Kotaku top games of 2013.

This article was written by SixSided

Nov

22

Playdek brings Lords of Waterdeep to IOS

Playdek and Wizards of the Coast are very pleased to announce Lords of Waterdeep on iOS!

Lords of Waterdeep IOS.

This article was written by SixSided

Nov

21

Biblios – Game Review

I first heard about Biblios when watching the DiceTower video “Top Ten Essential Games Every Gamer Should Own”. Zee Garcia at around the 6:50 mark mentions this as a “great filler game that’s going to stick around”..

This article was written by SixSided

Nov

20

Are you and extreme old school gamer?

If you are so old school that only ancient games will do. Check out the following site which has re-created some ancient games and has them for sale :)

http://www.antiquitygamecrafters.com/

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This article was written by SixSided

Nov

20

Game Buyer’s Guide Flowchart

Looking for an easy way to find your next game? Or maybe trying to find a board game for a Christmas gift. Check out StarlitCitadel “Game Buyer’s Guide Flowchart“

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This article was written by SixSided

Nov

15

Get Lucky, the Kill Doctor Lucky Card Game

Get Lucky is a new stand-alone card game based on the classic, “Kill Doctor Lucky”. Made by award winning Cheapass Games, we were honored to get the opportunity to review this title for their kickstarter campaign. At the time of this review the minimum pledge was blown out of the water, we’ll explain why below..

This article was written by BarKeep

Nov

5

New Flashpoint: Fire Rescue Expansion!

For all you Flashpoint: Fire Rescue fans out there, we’re only a few weeks away from getting the expansions for kickstarter! .

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Nov

2

“Escape From Sunset Island”

“After the zombie apocalypse swept through civilization, Sunset Island remained one of the last uninfected human settlements, until now.” What happened?! Why is there a zombie on sunset island now?! Who cares… that’s a frackin’ zombie. Just GO!.

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

Oct

25

Essen Live Coverage on BoardgamegeekTV

Check out the live coverage of Essen 2013..

This article was written by SixSided

Oct

23

TEDxPennQuarter 2011 – Dominic Crapuchettes – Reinventing Board Games

Check out this great TED talk about the transformation of Boardgames..

This article was written by BarKeep

Oct

11

Time to explorer “Lost Cities”

After playing No Thanks I find myself increasingly thirsty for quick and dirty games. Once again I took to my local board game store I came home with “Lost Cities”. From what I was told it’s a two player card game from 1999, to my surprise it also came with a board. Since purchasing, I have played this numerous times with several people. Checkout my full review to see if you should be exploring Lost Cities!!! .

This article was written by SixSided

Oct

4

The most-backed board game in Kickstarter history – Robot Turtles.

Robot Turtles took kickstarter by storm and become the the most-backed board game in Kickstarter history. Congrats to all the people involved in this great success. If you missed your chance to get this game through kickstarter, you can leave your email at http://www.robotturtles.com/ .

This article was written by BarKeep

Oct

4

Foodie Dice, Makes Cooking a game!

Check out this fun kickstarter which turns cooking from a chore to a game! Basically its a set of 9 dice which you tumble and roll. The dice indicate which ingredients you’ll need to create a meal. You make your food with the results you roll. If you don’t like what you rolled, roll again. there are over 186 combinations. .

This article was written by BarKeep

Oct

3

No Thanks – Review

My interest recently peaked for a lighter game. One I could easily take and play while traveling or in-between games. Being a winner is hard, I have to wait for all the losers. I came across “No Thanks” which is a card game from 2004 designed for 3 to 5 players. I said ‘Yes Please!’ to this great card game and here’s why….

This article was written by BarKeep

Oct

2

Great News to Come!

Stay tuned we have some great news to come! In the mean time follow us on Twitter Twitter.com/BGTavern.

This article was written by BarKeep

Sep

5

Lords of Waterdeep – Review

A Dungeon’s and Dragons themed worker placement game, REALY?! I must admit the look in my wife’s eyes as our local hobby store owner recommended this game was classic. I could tell the theme was not up her alley but he insisted and even went as far as offering to buy it back if we didn’t like it. Read my full review to find out if we took my local shop keep up on his offer..

This article was written by Joel Hendershott

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