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Scythe Review: Beautiful, Strategic, Divisiveโ˜…
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Scythe Review: Beautiful, Strategic, Divisive

Scythe is one of the most discussed games of the past decade. The art is jaw-dropping, the strategy runs deep, and opinions are split right down the middle. After 30+ plays, here is where I land.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Sep 29, 2026

Ark Nova Review: Zoo Building Done Rightโ˜…
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Ark Nova Review: Zoo Building Done Right

Ark Nova rocketed up the BGG rankings faster than almost any game in history. After 25+ plays, I can tell you it earned that spot โ€” with a few caveats worth knowing before you buy.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Sep 17, 2026

Ticket to Ride Review: Why It's Still a Must-Ownโ˜…
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Ticket to Ride Review: Why It's Still a Must-Own

Ticket to Ride has been on shelves for over two decades, yet it remains one of the best gateway games ever made. Here's why this train-collecting classic still earns its spot in every collection.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Sep 3, 2026

Root Board Game Review: Woodland Warfare for Everyoneโ˜…
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Root Board Game Review: Woodland Warfare for Everyone

Root is a wildly asymmetric game of woodland conquest where every faction plays by completely different rules. It's brilliant, beautiful, and not for everyone. Here's who it's for.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Aug 23, 2026

Spirit Island Review: The Ultimate Co-op Challengeโ˜…
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Spirit Island Review: The Ultimate Co-op Challenge

Spirit Island is the most rewarding cooperative board game I have ever played. It is also the most demanding. Here's an honest review after years of play across every spirit and expansion.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Aug 16, 2026

Everdell Review: Gorgeous and Strategicโ˜…
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Everdell Review: Gorgeous and Strategic

Everdell blends stunning artwork with deep worker placement and tableau building. After dozens of plays, here's whether the gameplay matches the aesthetics.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Jul 30, 2026

Terraforming Mars: Is It Worth the Hype?โ˜…
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Terraforming Mars: Is It Worth the Hype?

Terraforming Mars sits near the top of every 'best of' list. After 40+ plays, I'll tell you exactly what it gets right, where it stumbles, and who should (and shouldn't) buy it.

Team Board Game Serial ยท Jun 14, 2026