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In A Pickle Card Game Review and Rules

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2004, Colleen McCarthy-Evans, David Semple, Gamewright, Joyce Johnson

In A Pickle has an interesting premise that had a lot of potential, but the game mostly just devolves into big argument.

Board Games Card Family Reviews Set Collection

Sushi Go Party! Card Game Review and Rules

January 20, 2020January 13, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2016, Gamewright, Nan Rangsima, Phil Walker-Harding

Sushi Go Party! is exactly what you want out of a board game sequel as it takes everything good about the original game and makes it bigger and better.

Board Games Dice Reviews

Qwixx Dice Game Review and Rules

January 3, 2020January 2, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2012, Gamewright, Oliver Freudenreich, Sandra Freudenreich, Steffen Benndorf

Qwixx may share a lot in common with your traditional dice rolling game, but it improves upon Yahtzee and other similar games to become one of my favorite games from the genre.

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 Educational Family Reviews Speed Trivia

The Scrambled States of America Game Board Game Review and Rules

September 6, 2019August 24, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2002, Gamewright, Laurie Keller, Mary Ellroy

The Scrambled States of America Game might not be a highly original speed game, but it does a good job combining educational material with a game that is actually fun to play.

Abstract Bluffing Board Games Family Reviews

Tiki Topple Board Game Review and Rules

May 13, 2019May 3, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments Dennis Lohausen, Gamewright, Kanga Games, Keith Meyers, Will Terry

Tiki Topple is a fun little game that the whole family can enjoy but does have some serious issues with players not having a lot of control over their own fates.

Action Board Games Dexterity Family Reviews

Cube Quest Board Game Review and Rules

April 22, 2019April 15, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2013, Gamewright, Gary Sibthorpe, Jonathan Kirtz, Oliver Sibthorpe

Cube Quest is a really fun and original game that the whole family can enjoy that unfortunately is almost ruined by the components.

Action Board Games Children's Reviews

Step To It Board Game Review and Rules

January 25, 2019January 21, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2007, Bill Ledger, Gamewright, Karsten Adlung

Step To It is a surprisingly unique game that young children and their parents will probably really enjoy, but it is far too silly for older children and adults to take seriously.

Board Games Dice Family Reviews

Take It or Leave It Board Game Review and Rules

January 8, 2018December 15, 2017 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2010, Arno Steinwender, Christoph Puhl, Dennis Lohausen, Gamewright, Mike Mandolese, Schmidt Spiele

Take It or Leave was a pleasant surprise for a dice rolling game as it actually has some unique ideas which makes it one of the best pure dice rolling games that I have played in a long time.

Board Games Family Reviews Tile Placement Two Player

The Legend of Landlock Board Game Review and Rules

December 13, 2017November 22, 2017 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1988, Edith Schlichting, Gamewright, Hala Wittwer

The Legend of Landlock’s cute theme and simple gameplay will appeal to younger families but the game might be a little too simple and relies on too much luck for older audiences.