Dominion, designed by Donald X. Vaccarino, is the quintessential deck-building game that revolutionized the genre upon its release. With streamlined mechanics, endless replayability, and a perfect blend of strategy and accessibility, Dominion remains an undisputed classic. Over a decade later, it continues to stand as a paragon of card-driven gameplay, earning its place as one […]
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Acquire, designed by the legendary Sid Sackson, is a game of corporate intrigue, investment, and strategic tile placement. Players act as savvy investors, founding and expanding hotel chains, merging companies, and profiting from their stocks. With its elegant mechanics and rewarding gameplay, Acquire has stood the test of time as a classic in the board
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Rise of Augustus, designed by Paolo Mori, is a delightful light strategy game for 2-6 players. Drawing comparisons to classic bingo, the game cleverly transforms the familiar mechanic into a dynamic and competitive experience. Players take on the roles of Roman governors (Legati Augusti), vying for control of provinces and the favor of influential senators.
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Archeos Society, designed by Paolo Mori, reimagines Ethnos with an archaeological theme. Players lead expeditions, collect cards, and advance along tracks to earn points. While it retains Ethnos’s core mechanics, this reimplementation lacks the charm and vibrancy of its predecessor, making it feel more mechanical and less engaging. Losing Fantasy for Formula Archeos Society trades
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Jaipur, designed by Sébastien Pauchon and published by GameWorks, is a delightful two-player card game. Players compete to become the Maharaja’s personal trader by collecting, exchanging, and selling goods for rupees. Each round presents dynamic decisions and a blend of tactical strategy and opportunistic play. Jaipur is straightforward to learn yet offers strategic depth, making
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Cover Your Kingdom is the whimsical successor to Cover Your Assets, offering a more intricate and thematic twist on the original’s accessible gameplay. Designed by Grandpa Beck, this game introduces players to a fantastical realm where they must recruit magical creatures and build clans to accumulate magic points. With its beautiful artwork and clever mechanics,
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Sentient transports players to a high-tech future where corporations vie to dominate the robotic revolution. Designed by J. Alex Kevern and published by Renegade Game Studios, this game combines dice manipulation, area control, and card drafting into a sleek package of strategic decision-making. While it looks sharp and promises much, does Sentient deliver an electrifying
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Airlines Europe, a game that has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, partly due to its scarcity and the cries of “out of print!” echoing through the board game community. Now, after an arduous search for a used copy, I finally had the opportunity to experience the thrill of building an airline empire and conquering the
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In The Oracle of Delphi, players step into the shoes of ancient Greek heroes vying for the favor of Zeus himself. Designed by Stefan Feld and published by Pegasus Spiele in Europe (or TMG in the US), this intricate racing game is a thrilling departure from Feld’s typical point-salad style. Here, the goal is clear:
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