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Imhotep (and a New Dynasty expansion) — A great legacy
We’ve been compelled to unearth Imhotep inorder to find out what kind of treasure it might hold. Designer Phil Walker-Harding is well known for his fast paced games that use tight mechanisms to deliver satisfying outcomes, including the…
Bon Appetit! — Delectable bidding
You've been invited to one of the most fancy restaurants in the world. Being such an exclusive restaurant, however, you’ll need to bid on your food with gems. In Bon Appetit! you are looking to get the most points by bidding on the best…
Combo Fighter — Here comes a new challenger!
Where Combo Fighter is concerned, the video game inspiration is clear, but there’s no license to contend with, allowing designer Asger Johansen complete creative freedom. As a site that covers both video and tabletop games, there is…
Mobsters — A prohibition take on an old classic
Mobsters is designed as one simple thing: Monopoly, but good. Monopoly is one of the most well-known board games ever created, but a great many gamers would describe it as being... less than brilliant. Well, the folks at Original Content…
Goodcritters — Those Pesci animals!
Although party games come in many shapes and sizes, they do tend to be on the lighter end of the spectrum, which can lead to a less satisfying outcome for more experienced players. It came as a surprise to me — thanks to the simplicity of…
Crazy Cultists — Callin’ Cthulhu
Every fortnight, some of the team at B3 meet up to play tabletop games together, trying out new games and playing some old favourites. This week, we played Crazy Cultists by Rocket House Games.
Sensor Ghosts — A deadly journey across uncharted space
Sensor Ghosts is a one to three player cooperative game in which you must guide a ship safely through a dangerous sector of space and back to Earth without being destroyed.
Adventure Mart — Running a magical grocery store
Ever wondered where magical beings get all of their lovely equipment before going on an adventure? Well, Adventure Mart answers that question. Adventure Mart is a bidding and deck-building game with a colorful, yet adorable, look to it.…
Robotech: Attack on the SDF 1 — Anime-zing!
There have been many video game spin offs to accompany the Robotech series since it started, but only a few relatively niche board games — until now, that is. Enter Robotech: Attack on the SDF-1. The world of Robotech is synonymous with…
Omicron Protocol — CyMS City
There are no shortage of new games on Kickstarter these days and miniatures games are among the most frequent among them. A recent launch that caught my eye is Omicron Protocol, which is a team based skirmish game that takes place on a hex…