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Fire in the Lake (Second Edition) review

Fire in the Lake (Second Edition) review

David Bilton

Play as either the United States (US), the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), North Vietnamese Army (NVA) or Vietcong (Vietnamese Communists).

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Crossbows and Catapults review

Crossbows and Catapults review

David Bilton

A fun base-building and base-destroying game involving crossbows, catapults and projectiles!

Photograph of Azure board game with some components

Dragon Paths, Brain Burns, and the Most Relaxing Tug-of-War You’ll Ever Play

Kirsty Whyte

The Bitewing Mythos collection has quietly become one of the most interesting little corners of modern tabletop gaming.

Space Worm Review

Space Worm Review

Josh Potter

I was intrigued by Space Worm for two reasons. Firstly, nostalgia. You can’t help but feel taken back by the arcade style and overt snake inspiration. 

Wooden mancala game board with blue and amber glass stones in various wells. A black drawstring pouch with additional stones is nearby on a white surface.

Mancala review

Olivia Mackender

Mancala doesn’t just span the ages, but the entire globe, uniting cultures through its universal actions of counting, moving, storing, stealing and sowing.    

Cover image for "Masters of the Universe: Fields of Eternia – Rise of the Snake Men," featuring a menacing red snake creature, glowing eyes, and a stormy background.

Masters of the Universe Fields of Eternia: Rise of the Snake Men review

Craig Neilson Adams

If you want three-player support or you’re particularly excited to play as the Snake Men, this is an easy recommendation!

Board game titled "Symbiosis" features a stylized frog with geometric patterns on a pink floral background. The mood is whimsical and artistic

Symbiosis board game review

Kevin Hackett

Symbiosis is a great filler game for gamers, a great teaching game for families, and overall a remarkably chill but interactive card game!

Cover art for "Magic: The Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven" featuring diverse fantasy characters wielding magical powers, with vibrant, swirling colors.

Secrets of Strixhaven set review

Dan Hilton

Strixhaven is a place of learning, research, guidance, and experimentation, But what kind of cards, mechanics, characters etc can you expect to see?

A collection of colorful fantasy creature cards displayed in a grid. Each card features a unique dragon or mythical creature with abilities and stats.

Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy second opinion

Seb Hawden

Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy adds more of everything, lots of replayability and adds little to no rules overhead!

Board game components for 'Deep Sea Adventure' scattered on a wooden surface. Includes blue submarine, hexagonal pieces, dice, and a game box

Deep Sea Adventure Boost review

Sophie Jones

Deep Sea Adventure Boost revamps the much loved original with refined components and new dice mechanics!

Box of "Cozy Stickerville" board game on a table, with colorful countryside artwork. Included are game components and instructions, evoking a playful, inviting atmosphere.

Cozy Stickerville second opinion

Rob Booth

If you buy a game called Cozy Stickerville expecting to have a nice chill time building a village with stickers, you’re in for a treat.

Paleo second opinion

Paleo second opinion

L.N. Hunter

Paleo designed by Peter Rustemeyer is a fun 2–4 player cooperative game of Stone Age survival!

Board game box cover with bold orange 'HEAT' and stylized 'LEGENDS' text. Background shows a race car on a vibrant blue sky.

Heat: Legends review

Kevin Hackett

Legends is a fresh expansion for Heat: Pedal to the Metal that enhances the game’s best feature rather than adding new tracks or terrain.