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Flippers review: small box, big brain, and a whole lot of fish

Flippers review: small box, big brain, and a whole lot of fish

Kirsty Whyte

There is something undeniably charming about watching a group of determined penguins and seals squabble over dinner.

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The image shows a book cover titled "Circadia" with green and white illustrations of a mythical creature on a mountain, surrounded by birds and clouds. The artwork conveys a mystical, adventurous tone.

Circadia review: a peaceful puzzle that quietly gets its hooks into you

Kirsty Whyte

Circadia is a compact card game that blends set collection, hand management, and clever spatial puzzles into a wonderfully calming experience.

A wooden sign reads "The Secret Relics of Wizards" with glowing magical symbols around it, set against a mystical, colorful background.

The Secret Relics of Wizards review

Paul Jones

In the magical world of Arunea, a place of wizards and mystique, a decisive battle is about to take place….

Box cover for "The Cyberpunk Set: Battle Maps and Tokens," featuring a vibrant, grid-based urban map with colorful tokens and a neon aesthetic.

The Cyberpunk Set: Books of Battle Mats & Tokens review

Dryss Narrava Studio

So your adventure is all set, and you’ve decided to run a Cyberpunk session in person. But let me ask you a question: have you thought about the maps?

Illustrated poster for "Cash-A-Catch!" shows a relaxed seagull holding money in a chair by fish crates. Blue sky and playful, beachy vibe, mirroring a marketplace setting.

Cash-A-Catch review

Chris Ridley

Few board games can turn the concept of a fish auction into a frantic race of reflexes, but Cash-A-Catch manages exactly that.

Cover of 'Paper World' with a colorful, hand-drawn map featuring an orange castle, green fields, a blue ocean, and a hot air balloon. The title is in bold black letters on a white notepad-like design, evoking an adventurous and whimsical tone

Paper World review

Edwyn Stanyer

If you are looking for a quick, easy-to-learn card drafting game that gives you a short, pleasant puzzle to solve, Paper World is worth a look.

Cover art for "Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal" features diverse fantasy creatures and adventurers gathered energetically in a dimly lit tavern.

The Yawning Portal solo review

Sorby Clynes

In Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal, you compete against each other as barkeeps, seating and serving starving adventurers.

A whimsical mouse character in rustic clothing stands confidently in front of a windmill and cottages, set against a leaf-shaped backdrop with the text "Emberleaf."

Emberleaf review

Edwyn Stanyer

Emberleaf may be one of the most charming games on my shelf, but beneath its cosy artwork lies a surprisingly clever puzzle...

Assorted colorful LEGO pieces arranged on a blue background, featuring geometric shapes, a lamp, and yellow-and-red star decals, creating a playful tone.

Lego Pixar Lamp review

Lee Allinson

Whether you’re a LEGO collector or someone who still gets a smile every time that little lamp hops across the screen, this is an easy recommendation.

Cover of "General Orders: Sengoku Jidai," featuring two samurai overlooking a battlefield. The design is bold, with red accents and Japanese characters.

General Orders Sengoku Jidai review

Pete Bartlam

The second General Orders strategy game from David Thompson and Trevor Benjamin sets us in 16th century feudal Japan.

Cover of "The Light in the Mist" showing a mystical forest scene. A glowing lantern hangs from a tree with a full moon illuminating the night sky.

The Light in the Mist review

L.N. Hunter

Postcurious’s delightfully illustrated The Light in the Mist follows in their tradition of narrative puzzle games!

Box of "Star Wars: Unlock!" The board game is centered with iconic imagery like spaceships and characters. Background features a colorful space theme.

Unlock: Star Wars second opinion

L.N. Hunter

Today, while transporting expensive cargo belonging to Jabba the Hutt, you are intercepted by an Imperial Star Destroyer! 

Cover of "Above and Below" board game features a grassy hill with stone towers above a cavern. A person stands on the hill under a blue sky.

Above and Below second opinion

Mike Rushby

If your ideal game night includes a bit of planning, a bit of luck, and a lot of charm, Above and Below is an easy one to recommend.