Author Archives: Dale Yu

About Dale Yu

Dale Yu is the Editor of the Opinionated Gamers. He can occasionally be found working as a volunteer administrator for BoardGameGeek, and he previously wrote for BoardGame News.

Dale Yu: Review of  FACER

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Dale Yu

FACER Designer: uncredited Publisher: FACER Players: 2+ Age:  2+ Time: 5 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/49YbQTT Played with review copy provided by publisher FACER is a unique card game that turns facial recognition into a fun and strategic challenge. Set … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Space Bureau

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Dale Yu

Space Bureau Designer: Andrey Kolupaev Publisher: Hobby World Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome aboard, Captain, Sir!  The 10-XN class starship is ready for discovery. New worlds are waiting for us!  … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Galactic Renaissance

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Dale Yu

Galactic Renaissance Designers: Christian Martinez Publisher: Matagot Players: 2-4 Ages: 14+ Time: 45-90 min Played with copy provided by publisher Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/40u63SQ Following Inis, Galactic Renaissance is the second installment of the “Political Trilogy” by designer Christian Martinez … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of F.O.R.K  (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale)

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dale Yu

F.O.R.K. (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale) Designer: Ta-Te Wu Publisher: Sunrise Tornado Game Studio Players: 2-6 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by the publisher Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3Wapc9N F.O.R.K. (Fox, Owl, Rabbit, Kale) is a 2 … Continue reading →

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Alison Brennan: Game Snapshots – 2025 (Part 3)

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Dale Yu

Recently I was reminiscing about the games I played at my debut Gathering of Friends in 2004 and was surprised by how many have fallen by the wayside.   My initial thought is that games are simply better now. But … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Torii

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Dale Yu

Torii Designer: Kuan Chen Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher From time to time, sprightly spirits are seen jumping around. When these playful beings appear, miracles occur, and the village … Continue reading →

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