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Simon’s Thursday at Essen

As always, it was great to be back in Essen, which is even bigger this year, occupying the entirety of Halls 1-8. Apparently sold out for the weekend despite the increased capacity, the crowds were certainly there and there was … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/23/simons-thursday-at-essen/">Continue reading →</a>

Dale’s Report from Essen – Spiel 2026 – Thurs/Fri AM

OK, so much for trying to post every day – to be honest, there’s just not enough time in the day here! If you’ve never been, the show is simply a giant firehose of game information – everywhere you … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/23/dales-report-from-essen-spiel-2026-thurs-fri-am/">Continue reading →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Timespan

Timespan Designers: Kenneth Minde, Kristian Amundsen Østby Publisher: Alion Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time: 90 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher Timespan is a streamlined, friendly and highly varied civilization game from the designers of Automania and … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/23/dale-yu-review-of-timespan/">Continue reading →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Minikin City

Minikin City Designer: Simone Luciani, Matthieu Verdier Publisher: Cranio Creations / Capstone Games Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Preorder link: https://capstone-games.com/collections/all?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=0&filter.v.price.lte=1200.00&filter.v.price.gte=0&filter.v.price.lte=1200 Played with review copy provided by publisher Minikin City is a strategic game where every … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/22/dale-yu-review-of-minikin-city/">Continue reading →</a>

Dale Yu: Report from Wednesday at Essen

So officially, the Wednesday at Essen is the setup day. But it’s also really the first actual day for the press. One of the highlights of the show every year is the annual new games exhibition, and this year it … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/dale-yu-report-from-wednesday-at-essen/">Continue reading →</a>

Heroscape: RenegadeCon October 2026 Report (Part 3)

This is part 3 of my recap of the Renegade Games virtual “convention” (RenegadeCon) and the new information they revealed about the next wave of armies and terrain (due to be released in the first half of 2027). I will … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/10/21/heroscape-renegadecon-october-2026-report-part-3/">Continue reading →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Ashes & Amber

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 →</a>

Tuesday Report from Spiel 2026

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 →</a>

Gen Con 2026 – The Index (and more)

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 →</a>

Gen Con 2026 – Allplay, Pink Hawk Games, Rebellion Unplugged, We Have Issues! Publishing, The Army Painter

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 →</a>

Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – September 2026

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Dance of Ibexes

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Upland & Prairie

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Bubble and Shadow

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Isle of Bears

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Always a Bridesmaid

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Syzygy

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of Upside Town

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 →</a>

Dale Yu: Review of The Amazing Journey

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 →</a>

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