board games 2024 Archives

Golem Run [Preview]

There’s a certain darkness that seems to shroud everything emerging from Dragon Dawn Productions’ forge. Their games exude a ghastly atmosphere. It is drenched in themes that… I don’t know… feel pulled straight from the shadowy recesses of a mythical netherworld. Golem Run may still carry the DNA of its dark and gritty dwarves society with whatever dwelling along in their deep caves. But this time, it brings us closer to the surface. Perhaps, there’s no place to conjure a racetrack in the underworld.

Nightmares of Sushi [Review]

by Stephan Sonny

There’s an undergoing genre transformation in Good Spirit Games. It seems so. After delving into the dreadful world of gangsters, they have switched gears. In 2023, we embraced a lighter mood in their new game. A rather whimsical one, truthfully. Last year’s Nightmares of Sushi was a complete curveball. And it does raise a curious question: how does one even manage to get nightmares from sushi? It’s a great cuisine. Seems harmless.

Holiday board game gift guide 2024 [Guides]

by Stephan Sonny

With thousands of board games flooding the market in recent years, finding the perfect board game gifts for 2024 can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for budget-friendly games, options for beginners and new players, or something with a bit more depth than a typical lightweight game, you’re in the right place.

The Vale of Eternity [Review]

by Stephan Sonny

The Vale of Eternity penetrates the market as a lighter side of euro game. Belonging to this category, I see it tailored as a family game, thanks to the integration of familiar mechanics, such as engine building and open drafting. The gameplay is straightforward, too. Thus, making it accessible and approachable, an easy choice to get to the table.