by Ryan | Nov 11, 2022 | Game, How to Play
One of the earliest hidden role games (think Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, Coup, or The Resistance) that i ever played was Saboteur. The original card/”tile”-laying game has a number of sequels. Saboteur: the Dark Cave is the latest installment in...
by Ryan | Nov 4, 2022 | Game, How to Play
Splendor Duel is a 2-player version of the popular gem-themed game that borrows some key elements from its cousin, 7 Wonders Duel: the tableau is a pyramid, and there are now 3 ways to win. (click to view transcript) Take a hike, player 3! It’s Ryan from Nights Around...
by Ryan | Oct 28, 2022 | Game, How to Play
Tim Fowers is known for running a scrappy little board game shop producing fun and unique games like Burgle Bros. and Now Boarding. He followed up his original Scrabble-like deck-builder Paperback with a sequel called Hardback, and now Paperback Adventures carries on...
by Ryan | Oct 21, 2022 | Find the Fun, Game
The most fun to be had with a copy of My Father’s Work is unboxing it and pawing at the impressive components. Actually playing the game tells a different story altogether. Watch in horror as Ryan dissects the game’s bloated body bit by bit. Buy My Copy of...
by Ryan | Oct 19, 2022 | Game, Playthru
Frights Around a Table continues to thrill with The Mirroring of Mary King, a 2-player tug-of-war for the body of a Scottish woman beset by the spirit of one of her ancestors. One player is modern-day Mary, while the other player is the ghost. Much tile flipping...
by Ryan | Oct 7, 2022 | Game, Playthru
Frights Around a Table has you in its icy grip as i explore a spooky old mansion haunted by what will likely turn out to be disgruntled old people in rubber masks. Along the way, i’ll regale you with stories of the live escape room i designed and operated in...
