My wife Melodi’s favorite games blend a mix of looking just a little bit ahead, plus a compelling theme. They tend to be medium-weight. She has had serious game crushes on Isle of Skye (BGG weight = 2.25), Kingdom Builder (2.07), and Wingspan (2.48). Games that drift towards the 3.5 or higher tend to get […]

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The year is 2044, and the city of San Lazaro has become the epicenter of the world for cybernetic enhancements. In 2050, a mysterious techno-virus has ravaged most of San Lazaro’s population, and a majority have turned into murderous CyMS (Cyber-Memetic Sociopaths) who attack those not yet infected. The uninfected are trapped in this lawless […]

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Note: This preview uses pre-release components and rules. What you see here may be different from the final, published game. As the new year starts, I thought I’d impart a fact about space. Did you know that current research suggests that the universe may be almost 27 billion years old, almost twice the age we previously […]

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A lot of work goes into establishing yourself in space. You need to explore the vast expanse before you. Suss out the friendliness level of the aliens. Doesn’t hurt to figure out how powerful their military is, too, you know, just in case. Research some new tech to make all that other stuff easier. You […]

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Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Or, if Facebook is […]

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Roll and Move, justifiably, gets a lot of hate from hobby board gamers. Games like Chutes and Ladders are pretty bad with a lack of player agency, as that roll of the dice is the only mechanic in the game. Today, I’m going to list 10 games that use that tired and true mechanic but […]

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I am an animal nut. While I could do without snakes and some bugs, the rest get the full measure of my affection. It helps if they are cute, but they don’t even really have to be. I mean, pangolins are weird-looking, but still lovable in my book. When I learned there was a board […]

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When the Queen of Hearts invites you to Wonderland, you’d better know your cards. Off with Their Heads!, designed by JB Howell and Michael Mihealsick with illustration by Manny Trembley, is a trick-and-write card game for 2-4 players published by Druid City Games. The game shares the same theme and trippy aesthetic as Druid City’s, […]

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Angel’s Share refers to the portion of a spirit lost to evaporation as it ages. Set in Scotland, players will be purchasing and storing barrels, trying to time the market for maximum profits. But throughout the years, the quality of each distillery will change, the supply will fluctuate, and fees will have to be paid. […]

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Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Or, if Facebook is […]

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