Steve 
Gather ’round, fellow gamers, as I share my experience with a gem from the tabletop world: Lords of Waterdeep. Lords of Waterdeep is the game I recommend most often to people who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons but want a board game rather than a full tabletop RPG session. It has the fantasy flavour, … Read more
The word game that turns every group into a team of brilliant idiots What Is the Codenames Board Game? Codenames is one of those rare games that works everywhere. I have played it at Christmas with relatives who don’t own a single board game. I have played it at game nights with people who have … Read more
The first time I went to UK Games Expo I had no idea what I was walking into. I thought it was a big games market. It is, but it is also a convention, a gaming event, a social weekend, a tournament circuit, and a slightly overwhelming sensory experience all happening at the same time … Read more
The bean trading game that turns perfectly reasonable people into scheming farmers. What Is Bohnanza? I first played Bohnanza at UK Games Expo and immediately went to find a copy to buy. That says most of what needs saying. It is a card game about planting and harvesting beans, which sounds about as thrilling as … Read more
Star Realms is one of the most impressive small-box games in modern board gaming. It is a full deckbuilding game, two-player out of the box, that fits in a pack of cards, costs very little, and plays in about twenty minutes. The fact that it is also genuinely excellent is almost unfair. Designed by Robert … Read more
Few two-player board games manage to hit the perfect balance of strategy, tension, and replayability quite like 7 Wonders Duel. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the world of board games, this modern classic delivers an experience that keeps you coming back for more. 7 Wonders Duel is a game I have … Read more
Why 2 Player Games Deserve Their Own List Two player gaming is its own thing. Not a cut-down version of a bigger game night, not a consolation prize for when the group falls through. At two players, every decision matters more, every interaction is direct, and the games that work well at this count tend … Read more
An excellent Cooperative Board Game for Two Sky Team is the kind of game that gets your heart racing. You and a co-pilot are landing a commercial aircraft. You cannot discuss your dice. One wrong placement and you are spiralling into the runway. Every round the tension builds and the final approach feels genuinely stressful … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to Wingspan Wingspan is a beautifully designed, engine-building board game where players compete to attract birds to their wildlife preserves. If you’ve just unboxed it and are wondering how to get started, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Let’s break it down step by step so you can get playing without flipping through … Read more
A Wingspan Strategy Guide for Tabletop Gamers Wingspan isn’t just a game about birds—it’s a finely tuned engine-building challenge where every move matters. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, understanding how to maximise point generation while balancing resources is key. Let’s break down the best Wingspan strategies to dominate … Read more
