A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic Azul: Summer Pavilion is the third standalone game in the Azul series, and the one I would call the most forgiving. That is not a criticism. Sometimes forgiving is exactly what you want. The original Azul can be ruthless. Take too many tiles you cannot place and the … Read more
The worker placement game about farming that somehow produces the most tension I have ever felt at a board game table What Is Agricola? Agricola is a game about farming. You build fences. You plant crops. You raise animals. You expand your house. You feed your family every few rounds or you take begging cards, … Read more
Terraforming Mars is the game I recommend to people who loved Wingspan and want to know what comes next. It is bigger, heavier, and asks more of you. The components are famously uninspiring compared to prettier games at similar prices. I’m known to be a sucker for a pretty game and even so, it is … Read more
A Stunning Sequel with a Strategic Twist Azul is one of my favourite games, so when Stained Glass of Sintra arrived I was both excited and slightly nervous. Sequels to beloved games have a habit of fixing things that did not need fixing, or adding complexity for its own sake. This one does neither. Azul: … Read more
The Area Control Game That Is Actually Fun. It’s The area control game that works for people who think they hate area control. Not to be confused with the ride at Disneyland. What Is Small World? Small World is the area control game I recommend to people who bounced off Risk or heard the words … Read more
For me it’s a Game That Keeps Getting Better I have played more Azul than any other game in my collection over the last 18 months. That is not a small statement given the competition on my shelves. It has hit the table at family get-togethers, late-night two-player sessions, and more rounds on Board Game … Read more
Ticket to Ride is one of my favourite games. It’s a game that effortlessly blends strategy, luck, and a touch of nostalgia especially if you liked playing with trains when you were younger, this makes it a perfect choice for game nights with friends and family. Ticket to Ride is a route-building game for 2 … Read more
One of the games I was most looking forward to seeing at UK Games Expo was SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Sadly, I didn’t get to play a demo but I had a good long chat with one of the stand volunteers who talked me through the game and how it works. What is SETI: … Read more
2024 was my third trip to UK Games Expo, my first full 3-day trip and my first trip solo. It was also my first trip travelling on public transport so when “Train strikes for May bank holiday week” was announced in April my heart sank. Thankfully for me it was the early bank holiday and … Read more
