EXIT: The Circus Mystery Designers: Emely, Inka and Markus Brand Publisher: Kosmos Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 1-2 hours Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4bnp8vb The EXIT series was one of the original puzzle-game franchises to hit the market when the … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/31/dale-yu-review-of-exit-the-game-the-circus-mystery/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Hell of a Deal Designer: Cameron Reid Publisher: Smirk & Dagger Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 90 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Hell of a Deal is a cooperative poker game against The … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/30/dale-yu-review-of-hell-of-a-deal/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Lets face it, there a LOT of publishers joined together under the Asmodee label. Just swing by the Asmodee booth(s) in the dealer hall and it’s pretty obvious. So much so that we’ll be diving into Asmodee titles for at … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/29/gen-con-2026-asmodee-part-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Oracle: Predict Your Tricks Designer: Marni Abramowitz Publisher: Indie Boards & Cards Players: 2-6 Age: 14+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In this fresh new spin on trick taking, the tricks don’t matter—only … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/29/dale-yu-review-of-oracle-predict-your-tricks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
A bill in the Michigan State House would designate Euchre as the official state card game. (Aug. 28, 2026)
A bill in the Michigan State House would designate euchre as the official state card game. (Aug. 28, 2026)
Blancat Designer: Nutgoo Lee Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher You’ve made new blankets for your cats, but they want their old ones back! Remake the original patterns … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/28/dale-yu-review-of-blancat/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Renegade Game Studios continues to fire on all cylinders to bring classic (mostly army/fantasy) boardgame titles back into print while pushing forward with some of their IP licensing. The classic worker placement Lords of Waterdeep is out along with its expansion, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/27/gen-con-2026-renegade-game-studios/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    The Gang Deluxe Edition Designer: John Cooper and Kory Heath Publisher: Kosmos Players: 3-10 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher https://amzn.to/4gCclIb Round up your gang and get ready to pull off a … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/27/dale-yu-the-gang-deluxe-edition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Tap 4 Designers:Marilyn Dick and Dorene Mills Publisher: The Op Games Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vvKj5l Played with review copy provided by publisher Get ready for an exciting and strategic card game – … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/26/dale-yu-review-of-tap-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Nintendo began in 1889 making hand-painted Hanafuda cards, decades before video games existed. After selling 600,000 ...
Czech Games Edition had its traditional gaming room across the hall (and upstairs) from the main Gen Con dealer hall. In it was a world of wonders showing off many of their best games. I especially appreciate when they create … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/25/gen-con-2026-cge/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
1 piece egg started playing cards to eat | I have lost 4 eggs ..#shorts #comedy #funny #viral . He lost everything—down to the ...
Dale Yu: Review of Triangulation Triangulation Designer: Peter C. Hayward Publisher: Allplay Players: 3-8 Age: 9+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fy6qDB Played with review copy provided by publisher Each round in Triangulation, you give three clues, trying to … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/25/two-party-games-from-allplay-triangulation-and-french-toast/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Chip Theory, as always, had lots of premium components on display in their games. The big beasts like Cloudspire, as a sort of tower defense strategy game, had some new expansions and they were showing some of the cool storage … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/24/gen-con-2026-chip-theory-games/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Capsule Collector Designer: Joohyun Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 7+ Time: 15 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Capsule Collector is a set-collection game for 2–4 players in which players compete to gather and open … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/24/dale-yu-review-of-capsule-collector/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
When I think of Alderac Entertainment Group (or AEG, as you’ll see on the box cover), I tend to think of more lighthearted games with lots of player interaction or of several of their card-crafting games which have a bit … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/23/gen-con-2026-aeg/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Into the Machine Designer: Kasper Lapp Publisher: AEG Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 45-60 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher Do robots dream of electric sheep after a long day of manufacturing widgets and thingamabobs? Or … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/23/dale-yu-review-of-into-the-machine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Back in the day, there was a curse on superhero games, none of them were ever any good. Fast forward a few decades and players are spoiled for choice. Do you like the DC Hero comics? Try Legendary: A DC … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/22/gen-con-2026-upper-deck-entertainment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Sandcastles Designer: Alex Cutler Publisher: Pandasaurus Players: 2-6 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher It’s a perfect day at the beach, and the only thing left to settle is whose sandcastle reigns … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/22/dale-yu-review-of-sandcastles/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>