"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 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: Wingspan
"You are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves." Wingspan is a 1-5 player engine builder designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games with artwork by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia Rojas and Beth Sobel. Box Game Length: 40-70 Minutes Actual... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Dinosaur Island: Totally Liquid
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn't stop think if they should." Dinosaur Island: Totally Liquid is a 1-5 player worker placement expansion for Dinosaur Island. It integrates 5 different modules (mini expansions), one of which is a 5th player, into the base game. Designed by Jonathan Gilmour, Brian Lewis,... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Stocking Stuffers
It's that time of year again, if you're anything like me every year, you're probably scrambling last minute to buy Christmas Gifts for your loved ones. Trying to find games for the gamer in your life isn't always an easy task, especially if you're shopping on a budget, or want something small but packed with... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Yamatai!
"Queen Himiko has tasked every builder in the kingdom with a prestigious mission: build the capital of Yamataï and make it the jewel of the archipelago. Your task: surpass your competitors and build the most prestigious city of them all, using resources from the fleets that travel through the kingdom. Prepare your strategy, recruit specialists,... Continue Reading →
The Board Dame Reviews: Foragers
Foragers is a super light pick up and deliver/action selection game. It is published and designed by Dr Finn Games (Steve Finn), the same designer that made Biblios. It's a 2-4 player game, and takes about 45 mins to play. Your objective is to gather fish, bison or fruit and then deliver it to four... Continue Reading →