What’s New from HABA Games
Last week I had a chance to sit down (virtually of course) with T Caires from HABA Games. I’ve always been a big fan of these family games… both for something to play with my little ones and also their crossover titles like Rhino Hero and Karuba. With no conventions this year, it’s been hard […]
Fort Review
“Here. Review this,” whispered Tony… from behind a tree. He peeked out, holding a copy of Fort in his hand. The other held a Super Soaker. “Nice wate-“ “SHHHHHHH. I am building a secret Fort!!” I blinked. Then I understood. “I get it. You are building a fort. You just gave me Fort.” He just […]
The City Review
“Here. Review this,” instructed a masked Tony. He tossed me The City. “OHHHHHH – I wanted to play Reiner’s newest game!” I exclaimed. “That’s My City, not The City.” “Oh… well, that is ok. I prefer western-themed games anyways.” “That’s Carson City.” “I know—I was just testing you. I just thought the box would be […]
Kickstarters of the Week: 11/9
Welcome to this week’s batch of Kickstarter campaigns. November is in full swing and what a month it’s been. Pandemic cases are on the rise, the election news has been exhausting, and the weather is getting colder every week. I think we are all ready to see 2020 in our rearview mirror. But we are […]
Root Digital Board Game Review
Root is a game we’ve played a lot here at BGQ HQ. It was our Game of the Year for 2018 and deservedly so. For those unfamiliar, it’s an asymmetrical war game that’s both very accessible, has great art, and features four unique factions. If you want get up to speed quickly, you can read […]
The Haunted Mansion – Call of the Spirits Review
Your neighborhood friendly Disney nut is back. Tony was kind enough to allow me to review another board game based on a famous attraction at Walt Disney World (and other Disney parks). This time it is for my FAVORITE old school ride—the Haunted Mansion! Similar to the Jungle Cruise Adventure, which I previously reviewed, I […]
Targi Review
For centuries the Tuareg have traded across the Sahara, spreading culture, religion, and goods throughout northern Africa. As the leader of a Taureg tribe, you are responsible for expanding your entire clan’s prosperity. Trade with others and increase your tribe’s status while remaining as mobile as the shifting dunes. The desert can be a dangerous […]
Mansions of Madness Review
This is a guest post from George Botelho. If you love stories dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos, puzzles, mystery, and a good old fashioned dungeon crawling experience, then look no further. Mansions of Madness 2nd edition is the game that checkmarks all of those boxes. Mansions of Madness 2nd edition is an app-assisted board game […]
Meeple Land, Cloud City, and Under the Moonlight Giveaway
We are back with another board game giveaway and this time we have three brand new games we are giving away! Thanks to the generosity of publisher Blue Orange Games we are giving away a new copy of Meeple Land, Cloud City, and Under the Moonlight! In case you aren’t familiar with the games, I’ll […]
Marvel United Review
Hey there, you’re a Marvel fan, right? And you love board games? Well, I have a new cooperative superhero experience that we’ve been sorely missing… what’s that? There are other Marvel cooperative games? But this one has minis, so yeah. Perfect. Void filled. checks BGG Well crap. Is there dice though? Ha, got it. Marvel United […]