Ashes & Amber Designer: David Falla de Acebo Publisher: David’s Games Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 40 min/player Played with review copy provided by publisher The inevitable will come. Cities will fall. Yet from their ashes, you may … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/dale-yu-review-of-ashes-amber/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Well, I’ve had a few days to travel around Germany prior to SPIEL, and I’ve had a grand time seeing old castles, beautiful vistas, and yummy plates filled with meat and potatoes. We have taken full advantage of the Deutschland … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/tuesday-report-from-spiel-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
After looking back at my Gen Con experience each year, I also like to look back at my Gen Con writing. This year there were 24 posts covering about 61 publishers and something close to 150 different games or expansions … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/gen-con-2026-the-index-and-more/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
It’s been a crazy fall and so the Gen Con articles have been pretty strung out, but with Essen basically already around the corner, I thought it necessary to chuck one final post over the finish line. Allplay is really … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/20/gen-con-2026-allplay-pink-hawk-games-rebellion-unplugged-we-have-issues-publishing-the-army-painter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
September 2026 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments.   Tute – 5/10 Like many traditional card games, Tute/Tutti has a variety of rules variants, only one of … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/20/josiahs-monthly-board-game-round-up-september-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Dance of Ibexes Designer: Wolfgang Kramer Publisher: plyte Players: 2-8 Age: 14+ Time: 45 minutes Preorder link: preorder.playte.com Played with review copy provided by publisher Dance of Ibexes, which was first released as Tanz der Hornochsen! (“Dance of … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/19/dale-yu-review-of-dance-of-ibexes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Upland & Prairie Designer: Peer Sylvester Publisher: Osprey Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 15-25 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Race to rewild the land in this quick and charming strategy game. Return species to … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/18/dale-yu-review-of-upland-prairie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Bubble and Shadow Designer: Kai Zu Publisher: Broadway Toys LTD Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 mins Preorder link: https://forms.gle/RqukaTumiF9zULs1A Played with review copy provided by publisher Bubble and Shadow is a light strategy board game with a … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/17/dale-yu-review-of-bubble-and-shadow/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Isle of Bears Designer: Daisy Yi-Ching Chen Publisher: Heybye Gaming Players: 2 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Isle of Bears is a two-player card-driven abstract strategy game set in the summer … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/16/dale-yu-review-of-isle-of-bears/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Always a Bridesmaid Designer: Jimic Publisher: Kado Games Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Always a Bridesmaid is a simultaneous card game about trying to shine just enough — but … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/16/dale-yu-review-of-always-a-bridesmaid/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Syzygy Designer: Asuka, IKE Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 3-6 Age: 6+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The solar system we live in exists thanks to a miraculous arrangement of planets. Even for a god, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/15/dale-yu-review-of-syzygy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Upside Town Designer: Quentin Quek Publisher: PlayByDesign Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 25-40 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Upside Town, buildings rise rapidly from modular pre-fabricated units, but constructing the skyline is no simple … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/14/dale-yu-review-of-upside-town/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    The Amazing Journey Designers: Lorenzo Silva, Hjalmar Hach Publisher: Horrible Guild Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The Amazing Journey is a globe-trotting game for 2 to 4 travelers. Check … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/13/dale-yu-review-of-the-amazing-journey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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    Bunny Kingdom Town Designer: Richard Garfield Publisher: iello Players: 2 Age: 10 Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B0eqsbmxY Played with review copy provided by publisher Become the leader of one of the two most powerful families in … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/12/dale-yu-review-of-bunny-kingdom-town/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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  Kano Designer: Angel Pintero Publisher: Matagot Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 35 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Kano, 2 to 4 players compete to create their own Emakimono—traditional Japanese painted handscrolls—by skillfully arranging vibrant … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/11/dale-yu-review-of-kano/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
  Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict Designers: Geoff Engelstein, Stephen Buonocore Publisher: OfficeDog Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 60-90 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher It is the Third Age of Middle-earth, and a great … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/10/dale-yu-review-of-lord-of-the-rings-circle-of-conflict/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Traveluencer Designer: Ryo Nakamura (中村 良), Zhonghao Yang, Kai Zu Publisher: Broadway Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher In Traveluencer, players must try to make their … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/09/dale-yu-review-of-traveluencer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
    Lotus Card Shuffler V2 Affiliate link: https://play-lotus.com/?ref=OpinionatedGamers Review device provided by publisher   If you’re familiar with our blog, you’ll know that we play A LOT of card games around here. Further, we play plenty of games that … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/09/dale-yu-review-of-lotus-card-shuffler-v2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>