After a dozen plays FtC even has me thinking about it when I’m not playing as I’m making a mental list of things to try. Everyone I’ve introduced to For the Crown has enjoyed it; from people who are Dominion fans to others who are chess masters. Okay, maybe not chess masters but folks who play chess extremely well.
Overall, I think Ghosts in the Grid Rebooted is a game which will have a very narrow audience. If your employment, degree, or interests lie in the programming arena, then you may enjoy this one.
Jeff reviews the deceptively competitive board game of wine making, Viticulture, from StoneMaier Games.
Rules Lawyer is a game I recommend for the party crowd. If you can get past the lack of colorful art, I think you’ll enjoy this one. It’s easy to learn and teach others and doesn’t take a lot of time to play.
When I reviewed The Doctor Who Adventures in Time and Space RPG, I made it very plain I was disappointed in how little of the near fifty year history of the show was mentioned…
So why pick Conspiracy X over other games of this genre? For you crunchy game types, you’ll love all the options to create unique characters with unique combinations of skills and resources. For you story-driven gaming types, you’ll enjoy the option to explore the world you know (and the shadowy world you don’t) by reading all the conspiracy theories woven in with real historical events.
Jeff reviews the absolutely horrible board game DysFUNction.
Jeff tackles the American Civil War naval wargame Iron and Oak from GMT Games.
Every time I’ve played, Tenka’s been enjoyable. The player interaction is always there and you need to pay attention during everyone’s turn. The strategies change with each card placed and keeps you on your toes.
I’ve publicly said many times my favorite RPG has always been Call of Cthulhu and I spent nearly two decades running the game…
