Category: Board Games

Posts about board games

Digital Animals! – Ark Nova App Review

Ark Nova Digital - Crocodile

This is kind of a first for Dude Take Your Turn. Which is weird, because after 8 years, you’d think there wouldn’t be an opportunity for a first! In this case, I’m doing a review of a boardgame app where I’ve already reviewed the… Continue Reading “Digital Animals! – Ark Nova App Review”

He Just Keeps Coming – Final Girl (and Happy Trail Horrors) Review

Final Girl - Laurie

I’ve never been a fan of horror films. They’re inherently silly and, yes, kinda scary at the same time. I’m not big on feeling fear at the movies and jump scares just annoy me (and startle me, yes). For some reason, though, horror tropes… Continue Reading “He Just Keeps Coming – Final Girl (and Happy Trail Horrors) Review”

Combat Commander – After Action Report – Scenario 12 – Misty Mountain

Combat Commander 12 - Setup

I should have known after the run of good luck last month, this month’s Combat Commander game would be almost the exact opposite. The gods can be fickle, even when you don’t say something to piss them off! But I have no regrets, because… Continue Reading “Combat Commander – After Action Report – Scenario 12 – Misty Mountain”

Winging Your Way Through Asian Skies – Wingspan – Asia Expansion App Review

Wingspan Asia - Bird

Do you think Monster Couch is now satisfied? They are the developer of the app version of the very well-regarded tableau-building card game, Wingspan. They have now released the final available expansion for Wingspan, Wingspan Asia, so they are caught up with the board… Continue Reading “Winging Your Way Through Asian Skies – Wingspan – Asia Expansion App Review”

Bottoscon Spring 2025 Retrospective

Rock Hard 1977 - Board

I love game conventions. Not only do they give me even more of an opportunity to play great games, but it gives me the opportunity to game and chat with many people who I don’t see very often. That’s why Bottoscon is one of… Continue Reading “Bottoscon Spring 2025 Retrospective”

Seeing the Northwest Sights – Cascadia: Landmarks Expansion Review

Cascadia Landmarks - Weird Tableau

Having lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years, I can definitely say that it’s one of the most beautiful areas on Earth, both on the US side and the Canadian side of the border. Cascadia brought that to life with beautiful tiles,… Continue Reading “Seeing the Northwest Sights – Cascadia: Landmarks Expansion Review”

The Glory of Misfortune – Schadenfreude Review

Schadenfreude - 7 and 8

You would think with how much I talk up some games on this blog that sometimes I might want to actually submit a formal review of them, right? I mean, I don’t want them to feel bad and left out. It’s like singing the… Continue Reading “The Glory of Misfortune – Schadenfreude Review”

I Predict That I Will Not Win This Game – Seven Prophecies Review

Seven Prophecies - Predictions

Another day, another trick-taking card game. What are the odds? These days, trick-taking games need some kind of hook to avoid being boring trash. Yeah, I know I’m repeating myself. But it must be emphasized! We’re in the middle of a trick-taking renaissance (thanks,… Continue Reading “I Predict That I Will Not Win This Game – Seven Prophecies Review”

Friday Night Shots – Game Moments That Make You Go “Wow”

Final Girl - Hans Appears Terrror Card

I know you keep walking by this bar every Friday night and are constantly amazed when you see the big neon “Open” sign. Especially given my history the last few months. But this is now the fifth weekend in a row where you get… Continue Reading “Friday Night Shots – Game Moments That Make You Go “Wow””

New to Me – May 2025

Dune: Imperium - Uprising - Sandworms!

May was a very good month for new to me games. I got one of my new games to the table, played a couple that I’ve been dying to play for a while now, and was introduced to a few that I didn’t even… Continue Reading “New to Me – May 2025”