Board Game Review
In many wargames, the designers dive into historical facts. Their aim to recreate those events is complimented with some possible what-if scenarios that alter the course of events. Yet, I long for another approach. I believe there’s value in using fiction as a background story for this kind of game.
Regarded as the longest battle in World War I — if not the most devastating — The Battle of Verdun saw German and French armies locked in a brutal trench warfare. This conflict resulted in staggering casualties. Ren Multamäki from Dragon Dawn Productions, he’s not a stranger to trick-taking card game. Taking this grim historical event, he transformed it into his next card game project. I expect another great game coming out of Verdun.
Word on the street has it that a German designer is rolling out a new game set right in my hometown. Ah, Jakarta, do I …
Wondrous Creatures is the next instalment from Bad Comet Games. This game takes us to a fictional universe with fantasy creatures.
Fly A Way, Playlogue Creations’ debut game, is a promising gateway experience with informative Bird cards with rooms for improvements.
Boba Mahjong: A charming two-player board game featuring unique double-layered set collection, sans the topping effects.
Roll for Great Old Ones is a roll-and-write game carrying the H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. It is a milder version of its horror.
A dispute between the noble families might turn ugly. Fief: France 1429 brings the ancient feud to our table.
Merchants of the Dark Road is a successful Kickstarter project from Elf Creek Games. It comes with pretty components and solid gameplay.
Fog of Love is somewhat a role-playing game for two, packed in a board game format. It’s suitable if you enjoy the journey of a love story.
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