Card Game Reviews

Scout

Scout: The Ultimate Hand Management Challenge

Scout, designed by Kei Kajino and published by Oink Games, is a thrilling and innovative climbing card game that challenges players to make the most of their hand without rearranging it. With a clever mix of card play, hand optimization, and strategic timing, Scout is an addictive experience that rewards skillful play. Compact yet deep, […]

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Maskmen

Maskmen: The Ultimate Wrestling Showdown

Maskmen, designed by Jun Sasaki and published by Oink Games, is a clever and innovative climbing card game where players determine the strength of different wrestlers as they play. With unique hand management and tactical decision-making, Maskmen blends unpredictability with deep strategic play, making it a standout in the climbing game genre. A Vibrant and

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Aquatica

Aquatica: Diving Into Shallow Waters

Aquatica, designed by Ivan Tuzovsky, transports players to a vibrant underwater world where they explore and conquer oceanic locations to gain prosperity. With its stunning components and innovative card and board mechanics, Aquatica offers a streamlined experience. However, its light strategy and limited depth leave it feeling like a missed opportunity for those seeking a

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AI 100% Human

AI: 100% Human – Crafting the Ultimate Digital Mind

AI: 100% Human, a card drafting and tableau-building game by Explor8, brings players into the digital realm to craft the perfect artificial intelligence. Featuring dual-phase drafting mechanics and strategic tableau building, this Essen 2024 release is solid in its design, though the theme feels somewhat detached. While it may not reinvent the wheel, the game’s

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LOTR Duel

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth – A Battle for the Ages

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth, designed by Antoine Bauza and Bruno Cathala, brings the epic struggle of Middle-earth to life in an intense two-player experience. One player leads the Fellowship, striving to destroy the One Ring, while the other commands Sauron’s forces, pursuing Frodo and Sam across the land. With three distinct victory

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Splendor Duel Game Box

Splendor Duel: A Duel of Strategy and Gems

Splendor Duel, designed by Marc André and Bruno Cathala, reimagines the iconic Splendor for two players. It builds on the original’s gem-collecting mechanics while introducing new layers of strategy and interaction. In this head-to-head contest, players compete to acquire prestige through clever resource management and tactical moves. While the game stays true to its roots,

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