When I first discovered boardgames, I was excited, ready to be part of a hobby that on the surface seemed inclusive and friendly. A hobby that would accept me for who I was and treat me the same as everybody else. The way I looked wouldn't matter, my gender wouldn't matter but what would matter … Continue reading The truth about sexual harrassment and boardgaming
Twilight Struggle. The reason I am totally in love with wargames today. Now, I know some say that Twilight Struggle may not technically be a wargame or whatever but it opened up my eyes to the world of GMT games and GMT games opened up my eyes to the world of wargames and I'll be … Continue reading My Favourite Boardgames [Twilight Struggle]
1960: The Making of the President (GMT games) sees Kennedy and Nixon battle head to head in one of the most famous and tense elections in American history. Watch the events leading up to the 1960 election unfold as you try to gain popularity and the most votes across the country. The contest is fought … Continue reading A Few First Impressions [1960: The Making of the President]
We're kicking off my June favourites with one of the best games I've ever played 1846: The Race for the Midwest. These blog posts are going to be slightly different to my usual kind of thing, I will give a brief overview of how to actually play the game but I really just want to … Continue reading My Favourite Boardgames [1846: The Race for the Midwest]
Here are my initial thoughts on Liberty or Death; The American Insurrection, part of the COIN series published by GMT GAMES. I had very high hopes for this game and so far, it has definitely delivered. Photo by Katie Aidley. Let me start off by saying, I have only played this game once so these truly … Continue reading A Few First Impressions [Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection]
The Awful Orphanage is a mildly evil tabletop game that sees you and your friends navigating winding corridors and rooms, searching for items, dodging orderlies and running from the nefarious Gaunt & Sinister Man all whilst searching for one of the hidden Magical Talismans to free yourself from this macabre prison! There can only be one winner … Continue reading Taking A Look Inside The Awful Orphanage [Kickstarter Corner]
Publisher: Kolossal Games Designer: Grant Rodiek Illustration: Gong Studios 2-4 players 30 minute playing time Currently on Kickstarter: Imperius *A prototype of the game was sent to me, these are prototype components but they still look damn good! Ashnon, Drakkai, Quell, or Zathmir, who will be sat on the Dawn Throne? Imperius, a game of … Continue reading Imperius, A Civil War With No Boundaries [Kickstarter Corner]
