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Illustration of a chili pepper with a sombrero and mustache, surrounded by flames. Text includes "The card game that packs heat." Labels: "10+ Ages," "2-8 Players," "20-40 Mins," and "Mexico City." Vibrant and playful design.

Chili Mafia review

Cake

This set-collection card game might just be what you've been looking for to add spice to your game nights.

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The word "Parks" in bold white letters overlays a serene illustration of snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky, evoking tranquility and majesty.

Parks 2nd Edition review

Phil Follett-Laing

Now a Top 200 game on Boardgamegeek, PARKS has recently released its second edition! But how does it hold up?

Cover of the board game "Codenames XXL" featuring a mysterious woman in red and a man in blue suits. Text highlights it as an award-winning word game.

Codenames XXL review

Steve Conoboy

This version takes everything you loved about the classic Codenames game. and supersizes it into an XXL version!

Colorful image of a forest scene from a video game, "Pokémon Pokopia," showing cute Pokémon, a character walking, and a small red-roofed building.

Pokopia review

Lauren Skinner

If you’ve ever wanted to create your own Pokémon region, now's your chance. Here's my thoughts on Pokopia, the cosy building sim with pocket monster twist.

Cartoon seagull heads with wide eyes surround the black text 'BEAKS, The Swoopy, Stealy, Snatchy Game!' One seagull says 'Squawk!' on a bright orange background

Beaks board game review

Verity

Have you ever been at the beach and wondered “What's it like stealing food from the innocent”? Beaks might just be the game for you.

Tabletop game box featuring "The Goblin King" miniature. The creature is depicted with a club and vivid, intricate details, set against a red background.

Dungeons & Lasers - The Goblin King review

Dibdab Hobby

Once a mercenary with nothing but hunger in his gut, he carved his crown from the bones of fallen kings. This is... the Goblin King!

Wonderland's War logo in ornate golden letters against a dark purple background. Logos for Druid City and Skybound Games are in the corners

Wonderland’s War second opinion

Darren Taylor

Wonderland’s War is a fun and frantic delve into a war-ravaged version of Lewis Carroll’s beloved realm of Wonderland!

LEGO Star Wars set for ages 4+, featuring a red and white starfighter, two minifigures, and accessories. Box art shows bright colors and playful design.

LEGO Star Wars 75384 The Crimson Firehawk review

David Ireland

The Young Jedi are an absolutely brilliant way of getting our own young Padawans involved with Star Wars. A children's show totally focused on positive values that include teamwork, focus and friendship. It has been great for us and it is awesome to see that Lego created sets based on this cast. I recently reviewed the Tenoo Jedi Temple set and I’m thrilled to also be able to discuss this set that my children have also enjoyed. Crimson Firehawk If you talk to my generation then when it comes to an iconic Star Wars ship we are all instantly going to the Millenium Falcon, it’s obvious, but in 2026 there are a lot more iconic ships beyond this one and the Crimson Firehawk is the showstopping piece in this Lego set as well as being the name of ship that rolls of the tongue for my younglings. The set is rated as 4+ with 136 Lego pieces included. This ship is large but this is due to it being constructed from some seriously large preformed lego shapes instead of many more small pieces. It’s cool because what a model that the children get to play with. I’m so impressed that it has a full Cargo hold on it to hold all the cast of this lego set as well as other accessories. This is the most challenging element of the Lego build but very achievable for children and they love the final product here. What’s even greater is this amazing ship also has the pilot, Nash Durango, included in the set. Another highly detailed lego mini figure that better enables the children to recreate their favourite Young Jedi adventures that they have watched, or come up with their own new adventures. I’ve been so impressed with the detail in this set. Nubs (Young Jedi) My children were so excited to see this mini, Nubs. The last of the Young Jedi they required to complete the gang and they were thrilled. It’s another highly detailed Lego Jedi mini with another lightsaber to boot. Plenty of adventure for this young Jedi. Talking of the other accessories, Nub’s speeder and the final character in this set, RJ-83. Another character droid from the universe of Star Wars to support Nubs and Nash in their ongoing adventures. The speeder is an awesome accessory to further enhance this play and creativity for your younglings. A BBQ? I could not get my head around these components. There is a BBQ set contained within as well as some other Lego accessories. It must be linked to a particular episode perhaps but it provides some useful items to enhance the play. There is also a small market place set up which again provides further accessories for the play, completing the set here. Given the set is for 4+, one very cool feature that parents will appreciate with this one is that there isn’t a single sticker in sight. My children have been very frustrated by stickers in the past, so to see everything already printed is a useful bonus. Final Thoughts The Crimson Firehawk set is an excellent addition to the Star Wars Lego series. A really accessible set for young children that offers a challenging build followed up with endless play opportunities. It is a great starting point for a young Lego builder.

Cover of "Cozy Stickerville" showing a quaint village scene with cottages, a river, and mountains. A person tends to flowers, evoking a peaceful rural vibe.

Cozy Stickerville review

Seb Hawden

Cozy Stickerville; it’s cosy, it has stickers and will have you creating the quaint village of your dreams. Grab some friends, grab a cuppa and let’s sticker...

Colorful cartoon cover of "Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy" features playful monsters with exaggerated expressions, large eyes, and vibrant hues, conveying a fun, whimsical tone.

Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy review

Andrew Henning

Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy is a family-friendly, cooperative card game of color matching and monster feeding for 2-4 players.

Cover art for "The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Starter Set" depicting a dynamic battle scene with diverse warriors, evoking an adventurous, epic tone.

Lord of the Rings RPG Starter Set review

Craig Neilson Adams

Free League’s Lord of the Rings RPG takes the familiar core 5e mechanics of “the world’s greatest roleplaying game” and adds a few unique wrinkles.

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Railroad Tiles review

Sophie Jones

After the success of Railroad Ink, the series swaps dice for cardboard tiles in this drafting game from Hjalmar Hach and Lorenzo Silva

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Starfinder Pirates of Skydock Review

Daniel Cook

Skydock is a competitive board game set on an ancient orbital platform above Verces, where players race as rival adventurers to claim a new starship.