Throughout time immemorial, there have been heroes all over the world. Some are quite recognizable, like Winston Churchill or Joan of Arc, but there is a far greater number that you hardly ever hear about – and many of them are female! These women did extraordinary things without expectation of recognition or gratitude, but have,…
Category: Critiques
A collection of critical reviews of games, comics, books, and more! Here you will find the bulk of our content.
Flutter: A Beautiful Game of Tactical Tangrams
Anyone else remember playing with tangrams as a child? The polygon puzzle pieces that can be turned or flipped to fit just the right way to form specific shapes? They were some of our favorite toys as children and the nostalgia factor present in Flutter makes it all the more enticing! Let’s be honest, it…
Medieval Mischief Irish Cream Coffee Was A Massive Let Down
Medieval Mischief – Irish Cream Flavored Coffee is a unique blend of coffee beans and Irish cream flavor. This delicious combination is sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring a smile to your face. Geek Grind Coffee Company Krista’s Thoughts: I love Irish cream – whether it be alcohol or not – and, unfortunately,…
Paper Planes: Can You Go the Distance in Witchway Games’ New Microgame?
Looping, flapping, long-distance flying, and even boomerang tricks are all possible with a single sheet of paper if you know how to fold it. Designer and artist Eric Streed brings these papercraft airplanes to the tabletop with his newest 18-card microgame: Paper Planes. In Paper Planes, players don’t have to know all of the secrets…
The Cupid Crisis: A Valentine’s Day Conundrum
It’s Valentine’s Day. You head down to the restaurant a little early for date night. Upon entering the building, however, the door closes and locks behind you. You quickly discover that you’re trapped inside! Can you (and any friends you’ve chosen to bring along) piece together the clues, solve the riddles, and gather enough information…
Death By Chef’s Knife: A Deliciously Deadly Murder Mystery
Death by Chef’s Knife is a classic “whodunnit” style mystery wrapped up in a neat little package from University Games. One of the newest mysteries composed by Nina Moog as part of the Murder Mystery Party Case Files series, this particular story is set in a popular New York City eatery: Enzo’s. Lorenzo Ritelli, renowned…