Thanks to actually getting to a boardgame convention in the middle of the year, and also having an awesome group of designers to play games with, I managed to play about 40 new (to me) board games in 2021. Here is a quick rundown of some of my favourites. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. The original Gloomhaven has always seemed appealing to me. However, the sheer size was enough to cause me some hesitancy in taking that leap. Enter Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. This game has essentially the same rules as the original, but in a more digestible format. It achieves this by slowly introducing the rules through 5 scenarios that serve as in-game tutorials. This is similar to modern video games, where you learn as you play. It is a great way to get you actually playing the game sooner, rather than needing to fully comprehend the entire rule book up front. As a co-op game, it suited playing it with my 10 year old. During lockdown, we were able to work our way through the entire campaign over a f...
2-4 players, 25 minutes play time. Hatching Dragons: Fire Stones is a new game based on the original mint tin edition. It is a worker placement game that offers strategic choices with a fun theme. With the rise in popularity of Dungeons and Dragons, the demand for new Dragons is at an all time high. You are Dragon Breeders, and must use your talents to hatch dragon eggs to supply Dungeon Masters with these amazing creatures. You will receive gold coins as reward for every Dragon you hatch, plus bonus coins for completing special orders.
Happy Halloween! I know it's not the best time to be going door-to-door, but however you choose to celebrate Halloween this year, I have something for you. I created a simple roll & write game that I call: Halloween Roll & Fright . It is family friendly, and can by played solo or with a (social distancing) group. Download and print it out here: Halloween Roll and Fright - Print and Play . Enjoy!
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