Sami Yuhas

Writer, gamer, and necromancer bard (at least in D&D). Sami focuses primarily on board and tabletop gaming, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy, as well as worker-placements and co-op titles. She prides herself on the ability to overthink world building in games, and cites a three post manifesto on the costuming of XCOM 2 as among her greatest nerd achievements.

Gaming News

Sami YuhasFeb 10, 2019

When the Spirit Moves You: A Review of Spirit Island

Spirit Island is a thoughtfully designed, beautifully executed title— it’s just not for everyone, through no flaw or fault of its own. For players seeking deeply strategic gameplay with high replay value who enjoy a compelling challenge and aren’t dissuaded by loss, Spirit Island is a natural fit, one to…
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Sami YuhasFeb 1, 2019

The Harlem Renaissance Through Mythos Tinted Glasses: Harlem Unbound Reviewed

The jazz is hot, the shadows are ominous, and the cop on the corner is certainly not your friend; welcome to Harlem Unbound.
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Sami YuhasJan 28, 2019

A Worthy Old School Solo Dungeon Delve?: Four Against Darkness Reviewed

Four Against Darkness is an entertaining and versatile dungeon dive which serves as a fun, yet non-threatening, introduction to simple tabletop RPG mechanics for beginners.
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Sami YuhasJan 23, 2019

Fantasy Adventure Burning Bright: Gloomhaven Reviewed

Gloomhaven is a smartly executed and engaging title that mixes board game mechanics with RPG style storytelling to create a one-of-a-kind player experience — just don’t expect to jump right in.