Dominion is the og deckbuilding game. It was a game that introduced a new mechanic to the hobby. The digital version takes this classic card game and makes it easy to play and experiment with different sets. Also if you don’t have a human to play against, the AI opponents are pretty good. Dominion Digital Edition Description: I first reviewed Dominion when I started this blog. It was one of the games that really drew me into the hobby. And though the deckbuilding mechanic is not too revolutionary at this time, back then it was pretty radical. Since its initial release in 2008 there has been a ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 3-6 Amount of time to play: 60 min Age requirements: 13+ Set-up time: 5 min Pathfinder Revolution is a reskinned edition of the original Revolution game with some updates and items from previous expansions all in one box. Pathfinder Revolution Rules Description: The rules for Pathfinder Revolution are the same as in the original. The names of characters you bid on and locations you influence have been changed but the rules are the same. Some time ago I reviewed the original Revolution. If you are unfamiliar with the gameplay read my rules overview. Then come back here t ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 1-5 Amount of time to play: 120-240 min Age requirements: 14+ Set-up time: 10-15 min Mage Knight Ultimate Edition combines the base game, all three expansions (The Lost Legion, Krang, and Shades of Tezla), and 5 new cards. The miniatures have alternate paint jobs from the original board game too. Mage Knight Ultimate Edition Basic Rules Description: Mage Knight is played out over a certain number of rounds (up to six) based on the scenario you play. Each round will alternate between day and night. After selecting your character and getting their sixteen card deck (with t ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 2-6 Amount of time to play: 60-180 min Age requirements: 13+ Set-up time: 5 min Light and Shadow is the first expansion for Hyperborea. It contains modular elements you can add to the base board game as you like. Some are easy additions even for new players and others you might want to only use with experienced players. Hyperborea Light and Shadow Expansion Rules Description: This review is for Hyperborea Light and Shadow not the base game. If you know the basics of how to play Hyperborea, read on. If you are unfamiliar with its basic gameplay, you can read my overview ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 1-2 Amount of time to play: 20-60 min Age requirements: 12+ Set-up time: 5 min KAPOW! is a dice-building, superhero themed, fighting game. You have six characters to choose from and it can be played 1-vs-1 or solitaire. Kapow! Rules Description: To start KAPOW! take a player board, screen, and health tracker, then pick which character you want to play. Depending on which character you choose you put their starting health on the health tracker and take their starting dice. Some characters get tokens too. The player with lowest health gets the first player marker to begin ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 3-5 Amount of time to play: 80-120 min Age requirements: 14+ Set-up time: 10-15 min Dragonlance Warriors of Krynn is a cooperative board game based on the high fantasy Dungeons and Dragons Dragonlance setting. It mimics large scale battles between good and evil armies. You play the heroes trying to help turn the tide for the good guys. Dragonlance Warriors of Krynn Rules Description: This game may be played as part of the Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen module or separately. Other than character selection which should be based on the character you are playing in ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 2-4 Amount of time to play: 40-60 min Age requirements: 14+ Set-up time: 5-10 min Divine Influence is the first expansion for Crusaders Thy Will Be Done. It adds more buildings, more knight orders, and changes up how the Influence action works. Crusaders Thy Will Be Done Divine Influence Expansion Description: This post assumes you know the basics of how to play Crusaders Thy Will Be Done. If you are unfamiliar with its gameplay, you can read my overview and review here. The rest of this post will focus on the new additions introduced in the Divine Influence expansion ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 2-4 Amount of time to play: 180-240 min Age requirements: 14+ Set-up time: 5-10 min Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) gets its first expansion, Keep on Trucking. It adds new mechanics and content as well as some items released in the previous edition’s expansions. Keep on Trucking Expansion Rules Description: Keep on Trucking is an expansion for Galaxy Trucker (2nd Edition). It is not a stand-alone board game and you need the base game to play it. I reviewed Galaxy Trucker (2nd Edition) when it was released and covered the basic gameplay in that review. This post is going ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 2-4 Amount of time to play: 45-60 min Age requirements: 14+ Set-up time: 5 min Crusaders Thy Will Be Done combines a rondel with mancala mechanics with a dash of area control and set collection to create a fun, super accessible board game. Crusaders Thy Will Be Done Rules Description: In Crusaders Thy Will Be Done, you play an order of knights seeking to spread the influence of your faction. The game includes ten different factions with unique bonuses. At the start of the game you are given two and choose one to use. You also start with one knight token and a player boa ..read more

Stats: No. of players: 3-4 Amount of time to play: 20-30 min Age requirements: 10+ Set-up time: minimal 9 Lives is a trick-taking card game. It follows most conventions of typical trick-taking games, but adds a small wrinkle. When you win a trick you must keep one of the opponent’s cards that was played. 9 Lives Rules Description: The 9 Lives deck is made up of four colored suits numbered one through nine. The backs of the cards show their color. Purple is always trump. To start each round you deal out the entire deck. Then players bid on the number of tricks they will win that round, startin ..read more