Author name: Variant Berry

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Game Reviews, Card Games

The Game Card Game Review

The Game from Pandasaurus is a small box game that had our game table locked in! It is the most focused I think I have ever seen our gaming friend while on vacation. The premise is simple: You work together to get rid of all of your cards numbered 2 through 99. But if you […]

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Game Reviews, Board Games

Patchwork Express Board Game Review

Patchwork Express from Lookout Games is a 2 player version of their popular Patchwork Game. It is designed for players 6+ and plays in about 10 minutes, allowing for multiple plays per game session if you’d like. Players work to sew together a tapestry of fabric to make a detailed quilt.  What’s In the Box?

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Board Games, Game Reviews

Carcassonne Game Review

Carcassonne by Z-Man Games is designed by Klaus-Jurgen Wrede and was first published in 2000. It is a light weight tile placement game for 2-5 players, ages 7+ and plays in about 35 minutes. In the base game, players work together to build out a landscape consisting of cities, towns, roads and monasteries in Southern

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Board Games, Game Reviews

Horrified Game Review

Horrified by Ravensburger is a creepy, cooperative board game in which players attempt to defeat up to seven classic monsters from Universal Studios. Players can defeat The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Count Dracula, Frankenstein and the Bride, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man. The amount of monsters in the game is

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Board Games, Game Reviews

That Old Wallpaper Game Review

That Old Wallpaper is a quick and engaging game where players compete to piece together patterns of vintage wallpaper. With simple rules and a mix of strategy and luck, it offers a delightful experience that scales well from 2 to 5 players. The game centers around secretly selecting cards to claim wallpaper tiles and match

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Game Reviews, Other Games

Tinderblox Review

Overview Tinderblox is a small tin, dexterity game that is easy to take on the go. It has a great theme of building a campfire. Designed by Rob Sparks and published by Alley Cat Games, Tinderblox is made for 2-6 players, ages 6 and up and plays in under 15 minutes.  What’s In the Box?

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Game Reviews, Roll & Writes

Castle Party Game Review

Castle Party by Devir is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+ and plays in about 30 minutes. In this flip and write game, players will place monsters inside their castles for an unforgettable party! The guest list includes various spooky friends, including skeletons, witches, and vampires. Even unicorns are invited to the bash! Frankenstein’s family

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Game Reviews, Card Games

Love Letter – Card Game Review

Love Letter is a small box deduction card game for 2-6 players that plays in about 20 minutes, for ages 10+. It is easy to pick up and a lot of fun to play! I thought we would play 1 or 2 rounds while on vacation, but we ended up playing 6 in one afternoon!

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