Matthew Smail

Paleolithic is a gorgeous entry-level, worker placement game which is designed specifically to entice younger gamers into the world of board gaming.

Big game, tiny box. We take a look at Tiny Epic Quest, an in-depth tabletop game that manages to be the perfect size to take on your travels.

A straightforward and easy to teach deck building game that hides deeply strategic gameplay

In Photosynthesis, each player takes on the role of an arborist who is particularly focused on ensuring that their preferred species of tree becomes the most prevalent.

Rap Godz is a straightforward game that comes alive thanks to a great timeline mechanic and the way that it fosters light roleplay

Defend your city against waves of invaders in this beautifully illustrated tower-defence card game.

Everyone loves a bit of Cthulhu, right? He’s a tall, dark and handsome Elder God with tentacles for a face.

Many games feature thieves as the central protagonists (or antagonists, sometimes) but it's rare to come across a game based around a time-traveling thief.

Childish whispers meet crude drawings.

Thieves Den is a, soon to be Kickstarted, worker placement game from Alice Davis, who is also the designer of the cute and popular card game Kitten Clash.