For decades, the French had their eye on the bountiful resources in the coasts and mountains of Algeria as well as their desire to eliminate one of the primary strongholds of the Barbary pirates. Beginning in 1830, the French began their invasion. During this time, a young girl, Fatma N’Soumer, was born. Fatma would grow…
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Skulk Hollow: The 2-Player Treasure You May Have Missed
Skulk Hollow first appeared on our radar back in early 2018, several months before the launching of Pencil First Games‘ Kickstarter campaign in October of that year. At that time, we did not have many games that were exclusively two-players so seeing one that was not only designed specifically for that dynamic but also offered…
Micro Dojo: Mental Mastery and Tactics in Historic Japan
The Shogun has issued an edict. In order to gain his favor and win the title of the local town, you and a rival will take on the roles of Daimyo (feudal lords in the Edo era) and compete to bring prosperity to its citizens. Micro Dojo is the first of what will hopefully be…
Battling Bartenders Make Marvelous Marble Mixtures In On The Rocks
Bartenders, grab your shakers, strainers, jiggers, and spoons! It’s close to last call and there’s still a line of patrons needing their drinks! Will it be a classic Gin Rickey or something with a modern twist like a Watermelon Mojito? Only time will tell but be prepared for your skills to be tested. One thing…
ArchRavels: Taking Arts & Crafts To The Next Level!
It’s time to get crafty with ArchRavels from XYZ Game Labs! In this 2-4 player board game, players will take on the role of a crafter. There are four types of crafters in the game: yarn spinners, crafty shoppers, master crafters, and color specialists. These crafters will compete against one another to craft sweaters, mittens,…
Dancing Our Way Into The Year of the Ox With Dragon Parade
Representing power, wealth, and wisdom, the dragon is a very prevalent symbol in Chinese culture. The Dragon Dance is commonly performed during festivals and celebrations and is believed to scare away evil spirits and the bad luck associated with them, ushering in good luck and wealth instead. During the dance, a team carries the colorful…