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AKA: Also Known As Board Game Review and Rules

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2019, Aaron Solomon, Endless Games

The game may have some minor issues but AKA: Also Known As is a unique take on your typical party game.

Name 5 Board Game Review and Rules

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Eric Mortensen 1 Comment 2009, Brian Turtle, Design Edge, Endless Games

Name 5’s title does a good job telling you what the game is about which is ultimately a solid little party trivia game that has some issues.

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Starlink Board Game Review and Rules

May 11, 2020May 8, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2020, Arno Steinwender, Blue Orange Games, Gaëtan Noir, Markus Slawitscheck

Starlink is not a perfect game, but it is an interesting twist on your typical party drawing game utilizing a connect the dots mechanic which leads to a surprisingly fun drawing game.

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Cross Clues Board Game Review and Rules

May 8, 2020May 7, 2020 Eric Mortensen 1 Comment 2020, Blue Orange Games, Grégory Grard

It is obvious that Cross Clues was inspired by the revolutionary Codenames, but by adding in a few unique twists it creates an original and highly enjoyable experience that is almost as great as its inspiration.

Board Games Card Family Party Reviews

Dixit Board Game Review and Rules

April 10, 2020April 1, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2008, Asmodee, Jean-Louis Roubira, Libellud, Marie Cardouat

Dixit may be slightly overrated, but it is still a very good party game with clever and easy gameplay mechanics that almost everyone can enjoy.

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Knit Wit Board Game Review and Rules

February 21, 2020February 8, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2016, Matt Leacock, Philippe Guérin, Z-Man Games

Combining a knitting theme with a word game should not have worked but Knit Wit succeeds at being a fun twist on your typical Scattergories gameplay.

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Heads Up! Party Game Review and Rules

February 10, 2020February 1, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2013, Nick Hayes, Spin Master Ltd

The Heads Up! Party Game brings together some classic party games that fans may enjoy even if it doesn’t really bring anything new to the table.

Board Games Card Family Party Reviews

Moose Master Card Game Review and Rules

November 29, 2019November 28, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2019, Eric Stephenson, Moose Master

Moose Master may not be for everyone, but if you enjoy silly party games you should have quite a few laughs.

Board Games Drawing Party Reviews

Luck of the Draw Board Game Review and Rules

November 1, 2019October 28, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2006, Bill Ledger, Don Scott, Gamewright, Paul Lamond Games Ltd

Luck of the Draw has some really interesting ideas for a drawing game distinguishing itself from many games in the genre making it one of the best drawing games that I have played despite its issues.

Board Games Family Party Reviews

Big Picture Apples to Apples Board Game Review and Rules

October 7, 2019September 20, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2012, Mark Alan Osterhaus, Mattel, Matthew Kirby

Big Picture Apples to Apples doesn’t live up to the original game due to the pictures not always working well, but it is still a good game that the whole family can enjoy.