Cascadia WBG Score: 9 Player Count: 1-4 You’ll like this if you like: Azul, Calico, Barenpark Published by: Alderac Entertainment Group, Flatout Games Designed by: Randy Flynn This is the reviewer's copy. See our review policy here By Steve Godfrey “Cascadia, you’re breaking my heart, you’re shaking my confidence daily.” Yep, another review and another song stuck in my head (it’s Cecilia by Madness if you’re wondering.) Why do I feel the need to keep mentioning these? Well in the hope that they leave my head and transfer onto the next poor soul who hears it, much like the video in The Ring ..read more

Corps of Discovery Board Game Preview - More info here Mind MGMT is a fantastic game. One of my favourites from 2023 in fact. It was published by Off the Page Games who specialise in developing ideas inspired by graphic novels. Bringing the ideas off the page, into games. Get it? Their second game Harrow County: The Game of Gothic Conflict recently fulfilled after a successful Kickstarter, and is gaining favourable reviews. The third game from these fans of comic/game fusions is Corps of Discovery. A game based on the Manifest Destiny comics. It has the same look and feel as the comics, as is ..read more

Prepare to embark on an epic journey through the realms of Micro Midgard, the latest creation from the publisher behind the critically acclaimed Micro Dojo. Building upon the success of its predecessor, Micro Midgard introduces players to a thrilling Viking-themed adventure, enhanced with layers of complexity that promise to elevate the gameplay to new heights. Drawing inspiration from the same innovative movement mechanic that captivated players in Micro Dojo, Micro Midgard takes this core gameplay element and weaves it seamlessly into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology. As you navigate th ..read more

Intent To Kill WBG Score: 9 Player Count: 2-4 You’ll like this if you like: Cluedo, Mind MGMT, Detective. Published by: Hobby World Designed by: Artur Khodzhikov This is a free review copy. See our review policy here Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as the release of 'Intent to Kill' looms on the horizon for 2024. Promising to be a standout masterpiece in the realm of deduction games, this eagerly awaited title is already garnering praise for its meticulous design and immersive gameplay. With its captivating retro 60's style theme and artistry, 'Intent to Kill' presents a visually stu ..read more

Dubious: A New Wave WBG Score: 8 Player Count: 3-6 You’ll like this if you like: Dixit, Codenames, Decrypto Published by: Hobby World Designed by: Dave Neale This is a free review copy. See our review policy here Dubious first came out in 2021. It received favorable reviews from fans of social deduction, leading to calls for more content. This standalone expansion can be added to the main game to add more variety or played alone. It comes with everything you need to play the game. But how does it play? Let's get it to the table and find out. How To Set Up Dubious There are three new set ..read more

The Mystery Agency: The Museum Heist WBG Score: 9.5 Player Count:1 - ? You’ll like this if you like: The Mystery Agency Games, Cantaloop, Unlock Series Published by: The Mystery Agency Ltd. Designed by: Henry Lewis This is the reviewer's copy. See our review policy here By Steve Godfrey Here at What Board Game we love board games. We talk to publishers and designers about board games, review board games and write articles on board games all because we love talking to everyone out there about board games. So here is my new review... of a book. How to solve a heist. Open the book and read ..read more

Yokai Sketch WBG Score: 7.5 Player Count: 2 You’ll like this if you like: Lost Cities Published by: Devir Designed by: Ignasi Ferré This is a review copy. See our review policy here 'Yōkai' is a universal word used in Japanese culture to describe a class of supernatural entities or spirits seen in various forms of entertainment folklore. In this game, your job is to visit the forest and calmly watch the Yokai so that you can sketch them better than your friend. This doesn't exactly come across in the game, but what does come across is a very chilled and relaxed experience, in what is actual ..read more

Wave WBG Score: 8 Player Count: 2-4 You’ll like this if you like: The Mind, Hanabi. Published by: KOSMOS Designed by: Thomas Weber This is a review copy. See our review policy here I am a huge fan of clever little card games. I enjoy surfing, although I am not very good at it, but the vibe suits me just right! And I am always excited about anything portable to play with my friends and family in a cooperative way when out and about. Wave ticks all these boxes, but is it any good? Let's get it to the table and find out. How To Set Up Wave Separate the four special colour swap and number s ..read more

Star Trek: Away Missions WBG Score: 8 Player Count: 2-4 You’ll like this if you like: Warhammer Underworlds Published by: Gale Force Nine, LLC Designed by: Andrew Haught, Mike Haught, Phil Yates This is a free review copy. See our review policy here By Steve Godfrey At this point you’ll probably expect me to make some sort of stupid joke where I pretend to mix up two of the most popular space franchises because they’ve both got the word star in their title just for the cheap laughs. Well do you know what? I’m not gonna do it. Over the last couple of years of reviewing I think I’ve grown up ..read more

Vaalbara WBG Score: 8 Player Count: 2-5 You’ll like this if you like: Libertalia, Citadel, Santo Domingo Published by: Studio H Designed by: Olivier Cipière This is a free review copy. See our review policy here By Steve Godfrey Vaalbara is, according to the rulebook, an as yet undiscovered continent and not the nickname of the local pub landlady who has a penchant for banning the locals (Val barrer?No...? Fine I’ll get on with the review)  How to discover a continent. To set up separate out all the land cards relevant to your player count, shuffle them and place as many cards as ..read more