Category: Critiques

A collection of critical reviews of games, comics, books, and more! Here you will find the bulk of our content.

Bringing Magical Mayhem To The Table With Whirling Witchcraft

“Eye of newt, and toe of frog, wool of bat, and tongue of dog […]” is perhaps one of the most famous witchcraft quotes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, but none of these ingredients are to be found in AEG‘s newest spooky game: Whirling Witchcraft. The recipes are almost as wicked, and what you will find is…

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Winding Down Oktoberfest With A Game Of Biergarten

Oktoberfest is held every year from mid-September into the first week of October and is celebrated by people the world over. We here at The Cardboard Cantina are fascinated with celebrations centered around food and drink, and this one is no exception. Not everyone can enjoy a traditional ale or lager during these festivities, but…

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Adventure Is A Drop, Skip, & Jump Away With Drop Drive

Following the success of the Dungeon Drop series, Scott R. Smith and Phase Shift Games are back with a whole new “drop” game! Drop Drive takes players into the far reaches of space where they will explore, transport, and deliver goods to various planets all while battling ruthless space pirates and each other! Players will…

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Tiny Epic Pirates: Fathoms Of Replayability, But Buccaneers Beware

Batten down the hatches and get ready to set sail with the newest release from Gamelyn Games: Tiny Epic Pirates! This 1-4 player game propels players back to the golden age of piracy where players compete to sink merchant ships, steal booty, and bury treasure while dodging the Royal Navy’s ire. With a few safe…

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