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Build your own bear park in Barenpark!

When was the last time you’ve been to a bear park?

What’s that – you’ve never been to a bear park? Well, you’re missing out!

Not only that, but with Barenpark you can build your own bear park!

Barenpark is a fun family, tile-laying game where players compete to build the best bear park complete with enclosures, animal houses, and green areas.

Even though we have a bunch of tile-laying games already, we love finding those that still offer something new. And Barenpark hits that mark.

August 1, 2019August 16, 2019 Trent 2 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, artwork, Lookout Games, strategy, tile-laying, variable scoring

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

Reef board game review

We’ve taken a slight break from game reviews the last few weeks because June is a great time for family vacations once the kids are out of school.

And now it’s time to dive back in with a family board game that reminds us of fun family vacations – Reef.

That’s because we enjoy snorkeling and seeing the wonderful underwater beauty of coral reefs. And Reef, by Next Move Games, brings back those memories.

June 30, 2019August 1, 2019 Trent 1 Comment 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, family, luck, Next Move Games, strategy, theme

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

The Quacks of Quedlinburg = strange name, fun game

No, The Quacks of Quedlinburg isn’t a game about ducks in a northern German town.

Well, part of that might be true – because Quedlinburg is a town in northern Germany. But the game has nothing to do with ducks.

Instead, The Quacks of Quedlinburg is about miracle doctor “quacks” showcasing their healing remedies.

In reality, the board game is a fun press-your-luck, bag-building game where players compete in brewing the best potions.

May 25, 2019May 27, 2019 Trent 2 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, family, luck, North Star Games, random, strategy

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews

Multiplying in more ways than one in Bunny Kingdom

The Bunny King has sent you forth to conquer a new world and strengthen the kingdom.

You’re charged with making your fiefs prosper by claiming land, harvesting resources, establishing cities, and accumulating Gold Carrots.

The difficulty is that other Bunny Lords have been tasked with the same mission. Will you prevail in contributing the most to the expanded kingdom?

Bunny Kingdom may look like a bit chaotic with all those colored bunnies everywhere. But upon closer inspection, you’ll see the game is actually pretty straightforward.

May 9, 2019May 18, 2019 Trent 4 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, card, drafting, iello, luck, multiplication, simultaneous, strategy, theme

Board Games Card Games Family Games Game Reviews

Clank!, Clank!, and more Clank!

What’s with all this clanking around?

When you’re making such noise, you’re sure to draw the attention of the big bad boss and make it much harder to steal his loot and escape.

Well, you truly can’t avoid being noisy when you’re playing Clank!

But that’s the fun of it!

Whether you’re playing Clank! or Clank! In! Space!, you’re in for a fun adventure that adds flare to deck-building.

May 4, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, 3-player, 4-player, card game, Clank!, luck, Renegade Game Studios, strategy, theme

Board Games Cooperative Games Family Games Game Reviews

Go on Safari in Serengeti

One of the things near the top of my Bucket List is to go on an African safari.

As long as I can remember, I’ve loved observing wild animals. And living in the Western U.S., one of my favorite places to visit is Yellowstone National Park because of all the wildlife.

So when I heard about a new game hitting Kickstarter this week that revolves around African safari animals, Serengeti, my interest was piqued. And if that weren’t enough, it’s also a cooperative board game – where you work together and either win or lose as a team.

Game designer, Jordan Shumway was kind enough to answer a number of questions about Serengeti.

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2 players, 3-players, 4 players, cooperative game, Kickstarter, strategy, theme

Board Games Card Games Family Games Game Reviews

Fun head-to-head tree growing in Kodama Duo

It’s a new year in the forest of Kodama and time for a friendly competition to see who can grow the best tree for the tree spirits.

Will you be the caretaker who grows your sapling into the most attractive tree (and scores the most points)?

Maybe it’s time you found out.

March 23, 2019March 23, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 2-player, card game, Indie Boards and Cards, strategy, theme

Board Games Family Games Game Reviews Kid Games

Family fishing fun with Miaui!

Grab your fishing pole and hit the islands in this fun family board game by Z-Man Games and Asmodee!

Of course, in Miaui, you’re not fishermen but instead you’re fisher-cats.

After all, isn’t it well known that cats love fish?

So why not have a game about cats catching fish?

There’s a fishing festival about to happen and the skilled Miauians are vying to bring in the most valuable fish from the lagoon.

March 17, 2019March 23, 2019 Trent 0 Comments 3-player, 4-player, 5-player, 6-player, Asmodee, kids, luck, strategy, theme

Articles Board Games Card Games Cooperative Games Dice Games Family Games Game Reviews Kid Games Party Games

Record numbers at SaltCon 2019!

Another super fun weekend of board gaming at SaltCon is in the books!

I look forward to SaltCon with high anticipation every year and it never disappoints.

And that’s exactly how I’m feeling again looking back on last weekend of fun board gaming with friends and strangers.

SaltCon is our local board game convention that rolls around the first weekend of March. And like the previous years, it continues to hit record numbers.

For SaltCon 2019, more than 1,900 people came for the fun!

Here’s my quick run down on the 20+ games I played over the couple days I was there.

March 10, 2019August 1, 2019 Trent 3 Comments abstract, card, cooperative, dice, family game, luck, SaltCon, strategy

Board Games Game Reviews

Raiders of the North Sea board game review

Recruit your crew, gather supplies, and set off to raid unsuspecting settlements for gold, iron, and livestock — because you’re Viking Raiders!

At least, you can pretend to be in Raiders of the North Sea.

There are various ways to gain points that impress the Chieftain. And if you earn the most points, you’ll come out victorious over the other Viking crews.

Do you have what it takes to become the most impressive Viking leader in the North Sea?