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BGG Top Games – 1501 Through 1600
Sorry for breaking the weekly schedule, those of you who have been following these posts so religiously (hi, Bob!) Last week had other important posts to do that didn’t take quite as much time, because these posts do take a lot of effort and… Continue Reading “BGG Top Games – 1501 Through 1600”
Riding the Rift – Riftforce Review
There are a lot of two-player lane battler games out there, some with twists and some…without. The best ones have cards with different abilities that are squaring off against your opponent in an attempt to have the most strength in a lane. Riftforce meets… Continue Reading “Riding the Rift – Riftforce Review”
See You on the Flip Side – Fliptoons Review
One of the big hits in 2025, especially when you’re looking at fun, fast, and zany card games, is Fliptoons. This game just basically covers all the bases if you’re looking for something light but yet intensely fun (sorry, Dan). The game was designed… Continue Reading “See You on the Flip Side – Fliptoons Review”
Doing “Unethical” Things in Games
Short post tonight because it’s the Monday before Christmas and I wasn’t going to post anything, until something on Boardgame Geek sparked a thought. Sam C on Boardgame Geek asked this question about Architects of the West Kingdom (a fantastic game, though one that’s… Continue Reading “Doing “Unethical” Things in Games”
Somebody’s Knocking – Final Girl – A Knock at the Door Review
Horror movies are not really my forte (though I have to say that you should definitely check out Dust Bunny now if you can! It’s great and not really much of a horror movie, but it’s still fun). Jump scares and creepiness while watching… Continue Reading “Somebody’s Knocking – Final Girl – A Knock at the Door Review”
BGG Top Games – 1301 Through 1400
Sorry to break the “weekly” routine, but other posts needed to happen last week. But hey, at least it’s Sunday! Ok, that’s part of the next week, but still It’s time for another look through the Boardgame Geek top game rankings, this time in… Continue Reading “BGG Top Games – 1301 Through 1400”
Combat Commander After Action Report – Scenario #46 – Pegasus Bridge
I must have done some really bad things in a previous life. Maybe I held an entire disco hostage, forcing them to listen to the long-forgotten Blues album by Gilbert Gottfried. This week’s Combat Commander ladder game is a testament that I must have… Continue Reading “Combat Commander After Action Report – Scenario #46 – Pegasus Bridge”
New to Me – November 2025
I knew that November was going to be huge for New to Me games, but I didn’t realize just how huge! Between a convention (which, surprisingly enough, I didn’t play many new to me games at until the day Abi showed up) and multiple… Continue Reading “New to Me – November 2025”
It Takes a Village to Face the End of the World – Doomlings – Mokoko Village Bolster Pack Review
It’s another week, must be another Doomlings review! They do seem to breed like rabbits, don’t they? Sadly, this looks like the last one for a while. Try not to cry too much. Doomlings: Mokoko Village bolster pack is another 37-card (40 cards with… Continue Reading “It Takes a Village to Face the End of the World – Doomlings – Mokoko Village Bolster Pack Review”
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