Tag: Reviews

by charleaux An item Board Game: Mechanical Beast has been added to the geeklist 2026 Mechanics Challenge

by hk154 Another option is to look at the designers other games. Codex naturalis is very good and has a similar feel to it. But I agree splendor is another example, although I do prefer knarr of the 2. As previously mentioned, the "fans also like" can be good, but can also throw in some wild cards. Personally, I try not to have too many games with very similar mechanics as it can result in your group preferring one out of them, due to theme or better gameplay. But this is personal preference/experience of course. It also allows space for other games, as that will likely soon be a factor if you have limited storage space haha

by Thorry_T An item Board Game: Catan: Starfarers – 5-6 Player Extension has been added to the geeklist Benelux Math Trade January 2026

by johnbeapirate How does the gameplay and complexity compare with Combat! from Compass Games? I enjoy Combat! for solo play, but it can be difficult at times to track all of the individual orders and LOS for each enemy unit.

by patterneer You can build your structure "(a) on an open space on your construction mat or (b) on an empty field you won" (source: game manual).

by Hyann An item Board Game: Dorfromantik: The Board Game has been added to the geeklist Canadian Math Trade - Winter 2026 Edition

by nbsp1618 the original "bronx is burning" scenario ran from 1965-1985. unfortunately there isn't a proper map state for 1965 so you'd have to use either the 1960 or 1970 setup. the idea though is that you do four cards from the 60s, a normal eight card deck for the 70s and then four cards from the 80s. you add the census cards and do a final one (though technically not a census) after the last card of the 80s.i should note this hasn't been tested or played in years now and is probably wildly unbalanced, unfair and punishing. but what it was attempting to do back then is leave the consequences on the board. the shorter decades can truly be devastating because of the lack of time to actually deal with issues. it creates a tension that for the game model felt representative of the period.as always thanks for taking the time with the game,nb

by Hyann An item Board Game: Batman: The Animated Series – Gotham City Under Siege has been added to the geeklist Canadian Math Trade - Winter 2026 Edition

by charleaux An item Board Game: Travelin' has been added to the geeklist 2026 Travel Challenge - Travel the Alphabet (Countries/Regions)

by Humy Related Item: EOS: Island of Angels Feel free to give feedback:- https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3643256/improve-solo-mode