Bruno Cathala

Original Review: 28th June 2021, post updated with Giveaway (at foot of article) 17th October 2023. To be a Spiel Des Jahre (Game of the Year) winner, a game must be simple to teach and learn, fairly quick to play, and filled with fun,…

I've already sung the praises of 7 Wonders Second Edition over in our separate review, and I am certainly guilty of considering it to be among the "very best" games that you could have in your collection. But, if 7 Wonders Second Edition …

Ah yes, the art of making a quality two-player board game is a tough one to master. Perhaps the most commonly played and toughest player count to get right, almost any game needs to cater for duo gamers. Whether the focus is on friends and…

  IELLO are known for their beautifully crafted, straightforward games, often focussing on lighter mechanics and gameplay with a family-friendly feel. Whilst Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon shares IELLO’s usual exceptional production qualities…