As much a satire about house prices, economic boom and bust and even the world's most famous capitalist board game, Magnate seeks to build up and then destroy all you know about city-building. Designed by James Naylor and published by…

Until recently, there's never been a huge commitment by game developers for a good WWI game.

Playing The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship feels like much more than just a game — it’s the retelling of an epic story. Frodo is one step from despair, the Nazgûl are circling, and you’re desperately trying to recruit Rohirrim…

Late Pledges for Era of Tribes are still open for a few more days here. If you’ve ever wanted to guide a civilization from its tribal roots to a sprawling empire, Era of Tribes might just be the game you’ve been waiting for. Designed by…

When I first opened up Parks (Second Edition), the first thing that struck me — as with the original — was the incredible presentation and build quality. This is still a small box with a beautiful cover, but once you lift the lid, Parks…

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from discovering a game that feels both familiar and fresh — a game that invites you in with a warm smile and then quietly reveals its cleverness over time. Come Sail Away!, designed by Daryl Chow…

Back in December 2017, the original Azul wowed the boardgaming world with its simple gameplay and beautiful yet straightforward components, and even became our best light to medium weight game of the year. Since then, Azul has spawned…

For the novice painter, there’s nothing better than fairly large miniatures with overstated features and relatively few small details. Having good quality cast miniatures is also beneficial, and that makes CMON’s Marvel United series of…