Barrage
Build dams to generate power in this heavy Eurogame set in a alternate universe 1922.
Hiew Chok Sien
Zodiac Go
A game series featuring the Chinese Zodiac animals, and a cat.
my 2023
I am pretty happy with my boardgame journey in 2023. How about you?
Arboretum
A beautiful card game about building parks with trees. Just be prepared it’s not exactly a walk in the park. Simple rules, agonising decisions.
Cat in the Box
An unconventional trick-taking card game from Japan
Faiyum
Friedemann Friese does Egypt! This is one of my favourite new-to-me games in 2023.
Nuts A Gogo
How many pieces can you stack into your cup? A delicious dexterity game from Japan.
Zombie Cats Daring Contest
A super simple push-your-luck game from Taiwan, about… wait for it… zombie cats!
Deep Dive
A push-your-luck game about food-hunting penguins
Whale Riders
This 2021 Knizia title is elegant and strategic, and one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played this year.
Tea Time Hopping Race （午茶跳跳）
Super cute casual game from Taiwan
SpellBook
A brisk and clever game of wizards developing spells from Phil Walker-Harding, designer of Sushi Go, Cacao and Barenpark.
Fit to Print
Play newspaper editor in this speed puzzle of a game with a spatial aspect, beautifully illustrated.
Completing Dorfromantik
My Dorfromantik journey and photo showcase (spoiler alert)
boardgaming in photos: Innovation, Race for the Galaxy, Carcassonne
my recently played games
Parenting and Boardgames
Introducing modern board games to parents
King and Peasant
A clever asymmetrical 2-player-only microgame about assassinating the king.
revisiting Android: Netrunner
Attempting to get back into this 2-player game of hackers and corporations.
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