"Welcome to the Duck Sanctuary! Come enjoy the company of the ducks while visiting the different locations around the park." "This game will Quack you up!" Ducks in Tow is a 2-4 player Pick Up and Deliver game designed by Stephanie Kwok, with artwork by Andrew Bosley and published by First Fish Games. This game is currently on Kickstarter. Click... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Pipeline
"The refinement of oil has long been part of the government-controlled energy sector. Amassed with an incredibly complex and inefficient system of refineries, the government has felt the severe pressures of worldwide demand and the ever-increasing global standards for refinement. Unable to keep up with demand, the government has only one option: privatising the oil industry."... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame’s First Impression: Teotihuacan – Late Pre-Classic Period
"Teotihuacan is bustling with action! The city is ever expanding and growing, drawing inhabitants from nearby areas to make Teotihuacan their new home. A glorious new temple has just been constructed, attracting local governors to seek the blessings of the gods as they continue to build and decorate the city. With the rapid progress also... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Lords of Xidit
"The Black Southern Host has arisen, corrupting the hearts of the indigenous creatures. Afflicted by a mysterious sickness, they are attacking human cities. The last remaining hope for restoring peace to Xidit lies with the Kingdom's noble heirs, the Idrakys." Lords of Xidit is a 3-5 player programming game, re-implemented from Himalaya, designed by Régis... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame’s First Impression: Escape Plan
"After a successful bank heist, you and your fellow thieves are laying low and enjoying the good life. Most of the cash has been hidden away, and the rest has been invested in businesses throughout the city. Everything is going according to plan until the police get a breakthrough in their investigation. Accusations are made,... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: The Artemis Project
"It is still early in the Artemis project. A foothold on life here has been gained, but it will take tenacious effort from the competing colonies to reach the point where Europa is truly viable as a home." The Artemis Project is a 1-5 player dice placement game designed by Daryl Chow and Daniel Rocchi, published... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Between Two Castles of the Mad King Ludwig
"The king demands a castle! You are a world-renowned master builder who has been asked by the Mad King Ludwig to help design his castles. Projects of such significance require the expertise of more than one person, so for each assignment you are paired with another master builder to execute your grandiose plans. Will your... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame’s First Impression: Brook City
"The Brook City Police Department needs the best of the best to clean up the streets of this once peaceful metropolis. So here's your gun and badge...get to work, officer." Brook City is a 1-4 player cooperative miniatures and dice rolling game designed by Adam and Brady Sadler, published by Blacklist Games with artwork by... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: CO₂: Second Chance
"If the pollution isn't stopped, it's game over for all of us." CO₂: Second Chance is a 1-4 player economic cooperative/semi-cooperative action selection game designed by Vital Lacerda and published by Giochix.it with artwork by Ian O'Toole, Paula Simonetti and Giacomo Tappainer. Box Game Length: 60-120 Minutes Actual Playtime: 120-180 Minutes (I can't see how you could win this game... Continue Reading →
The Board Game Strategizes! Root: The Marquise de Cat!
With Root freshly in the eyes of gamers again with their new expansion funded on Kickstarter, I figured I would come back and talk about each of the factions, what works for me, and what might work for you. I am in no way an expert, but I do love this game and want people... Continue Reading →