Mandala Stones From Board and Dice Review by Mawihtec   2-4 Players 30-45 minutes 10+ What is a Mandala? Mandala is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates to mean “circle” or “centre.” We often associate the word mandala with the circular designs that have repeating colours, shapes, and patterns radiating from the centre. Mandalas can be precise, carefully measured, geometric, and perfectly symmetrical, or in contrast, free flowing, organic, and asymmetrical. Mandalas are often drawn in circles. Mandalas are often an object of meditation to aid in one’s spiritual development. What ..read more

TAWANTINSUYU: The Incan Empire David Turczi 1-4 Players, 60-120 min, 14+. Tawantinsuyu: The Incan Empire is another in the growing list of ‘T’ games from David Turczi. Previous examples are T’zolkin, Teotihuacan, Tekhenu. This time you are taking on the role of High Priests in the Golden Temple Coricancha atop a hill inside the Inca capital of Cusco. You will be placing workers onto the terraced sides of the hill to grow potatoes and Corn, Collect Stone and mine Gold. You will order the construction of buildings and stairs (makes going up and down easier), Sculpt statues in honour of the gods ..read more

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Awful Fantasy Review Published 2017 AWFUL FANTASY A Review by MAWIHTEC 2-6 Players 15-30 minutes 14+ (Author note) Appropriate due to some stronger language used on 1 or 2 of the cards Fantasy? There you are a group of fantasy authors. Sat around the table talking about stories. Each one of you is desperate for the inspiration for your next story. So much so that you are willing to steal your friends-competitors ideas and try to sabotage their trains of thought. Will you be the first to tie down the three most important story components? Make no mistake each author is desperate to be the fir ..read more

A Dog’s Life Review Published 2017                                                                                                ..read more

EMBER Review First Published 2017 EMBER from District 31 A Review by Mark (mawihtec) Capell-Helm The Origin Back-story Ever since EMBER first appeared on my radar way back in March of 2016, I have enjoyed watching this project develop over the past 12 Months into something that is now greater than the sum of its parts. Initially I was attracted to the bright graphical style and the simple set collection mechanics to conjuring the creatures. All of whom were lovingly drawn, rendered and then given special powers to help you and / or hinder your opponent. Using the magical equivalent of a deck ..read more

Viticulture review published 2016-18                                     VITICULTURE by Stonemaier Games. A Review by Mawihtec 1-6 Players 45-90 minutes 13+ Age (Can be played well by younger but might be a little slow paced) What is Viticulture? Viticulture puts you in the position of having inherited a rustic vineyard. You have only a few plots of land, an old crush-pad, a tiny cellar, and three workers. Will you ach ..read more

Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods Players: 1-4, Time: 450mins, Age 16+ By Board & Dice A copy of this game was sent to me by Board & Dice to review. There was no obligation to provide a positive review asked or given Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods is a 1-4 player, co-operative, story driven, escape room, style game published by Board & Dice. It is the Third release in Board and Dice’s Escape Tales series of games following on from the 2018 release Escape Tales: The Awakening and its successor Escape Tales: Low Memory. Before I begin, This review is spoiler free and all imag ..read more

Escape Tales: Low Memory Players: 1-4, Time: 3 X 3 Hours, Age 16+ By Board & Dice A copy of this game was sent to me by Board & Dice to review.There was no obligation to provide a positive review asked or given Escape Tales: Low Memory is a 1-4 player, co-operative, story driven, escape room, style game published by Board & Dice. It is the follow up to the 2018 release Escape Tales: The Awakening. Before I begin, This review is spoiler free and all images are either from the very first opening of the game. Also be aware this game is rated 16+ for a reason and not just to get round ..read more