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Continue reading →: Shallow RegretsIn Shallow Regrets, you’re on the worst fishing trip of your life. You aim to catch as many horrific things as possible without pulling too many foul fish or being sabotaged by your opponents.
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Continue reading →: Quiltable: The Card GameQuiltable, designed by Jared and Madeline Richardson, and published by Circle J Games is an abstract strategy, puzzle-style game about – you guessed it, making quilts! The quilt with the highest score receives the prestigious Quick Quality Quilter Award, a virtual recognition of your quilting skills and strategic prowess.
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Continue reading →: Mutton BustinHave you ever heard the phrase “Mutton Bustin”? I learned it is a popular rodeo event in which children ride sheep until they’re bucked off. In 25th Century Games’ version of Mutton Bustin, each person takes turns rolling dice and moving along a sheep and rider token. With each space…
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Continue reading →: Run Run Run!Game Overview: In Run Run Run!, by 25th Century Games, players are Catventurers exploring an Egyptian pyramid and discovering the Ancient Relics of Tutankhanine. (Yes, you read that correctly, Tutankhanine!) You are about to find out… are the legends true? Is it really cursed? As you continue to explore, the…
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Continue reading →: Surplus of SlothsLive on BackerKit Surplus of Sloths (Weird Giraffe Games) Key Coordinates: 2-5 Players | 15-20 min | 8+ Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Mapping the Mechanics: In Surplus of Sloths, each player collects sloths (or cards) to their hand of the…
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Continue reading →: Car WarsCar Wars (Steve Jackson Games) Mapping the Mechanics: Car Wars plunges you into a thrilling vehicular brawl! Each round follows a set sequence: First, Check Speed: adjust for tire damage. Next, Take Control: grab crucial Control & Ace tokens. Then, Manage Fires: spend Control to extinguish flames and avoid damage.…
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Continue reading →: DraftosaurusThe Family Cove Draftosaurus (2019) Published by Ankama Games Key Coordinates: 2-5 Players | 15 min | Ages 8+ Diving into Gameplay: Each player begins with a zoo board and 6 dinosaurs. One player takes a die and rolls it to reveal one of the following: Woodlands, Grasslands, Restrooms, Food…
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Continue reading →: Start at the BeginningNavigating the world of games In a world of digital distractions, tabletop games offer a much-needed antidote. They provide real-world engagement, face-to-face connection, and the joy of shared experiences. Board games and RPGs offer us ways to interact and dive into a new world. That said, let’s start at the…





