Category Archives: Preview

Preview of OrthoGnomes

Posted on February 7, 2025 by missmerc007

OrthoGnomes Designer: Kotori Publisher: PhantomLab Players: 2 Age: 8 Time: 5-15 minutes This game was provided by the publisher. Summary: OrthoGnomes is a clever 2 player strategy game which is played in a 3-dimensional space. This latest game from indie … Continue reading →

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Doggerland: An Opinionated Gamers Preview

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mark Jackson

I consider myself a history buff… but I’d never heard of the geographic area known as Doggerland before I received a review copy of the new board game named – appropriately – Doggerland. For those of you with the same … Continue reading →

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52 Realms: Adventures (a preview)

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mark Jackson

I’ve become a fan of solo gaming – which will not surprise folks who’ve read my various reviews and recaps here on the Opinionated Gamers site over the years. That means I’m always looking for a new solo challenge… and … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Dale Yu

The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game Designer: Bryan Bornmueller Publisher: Office Dog Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with preview copy provided by publisher (Game slated for Jan 2025 release, but there is a soft release … Continue reading →

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Heroscape – Wave 3: The Rising Tide Raises All Boats

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Mark Jackson

I’m not sure if the resurgence of Heroscape is due to new players or to those of us whose collections from the days of yore (OK – 2004-2010) cried out for more stuff, but there’s no question that Heroscape is … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Hegemony of Faith [Essen SPIEL 2024]

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Dale Yu

Hegemony of Faith Designer: Yen Publisher: Gamefly Studio Players: 4-8 Age: 12+ Time: 40-60 minutes Copy provided by publisher / Taiwan Boardgame Design Hegemony of Faith is a card and party game for 4-8 players, every player’s main purpose in … Continue reading →

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