In 1889, a Kyoto shop started making hand-painted playing cards, and it still exists... | KAFENADED
Fusajiro Yamauchi founded his company in Kyoto on September 23, 1889, making hanafuda, handmade Japanese playing cards.
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Convention Report: Gulf Games 56
Gulf Games started in 1998… and I’ve had the honor of being a part of it (on and off, due to living halfway across the country for a decade) for twenty-eight years. In 2015, I started bringing my oldest son … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/02/convention-report-gulf-games-56/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Cyberpunk Unfolds
  Cyberpunk Unfolds Designer: Jordi Muntaner Publisher: Key Enigma Players: 1+ Age: 14+ Time: 120 min on packaging (65 min for us) Played with review copy provided by publisher In a cyberpunk world where class difference has divided society between … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/02/dale-yu-review-of-cyberpunk-unfolds/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
2 Mattel Games: Deep Sea Diamond Dive and Skip-Bo
So, I’m already home from Gen Con 2026, and we had some friends over for the day, and it seemed like a great time to look at a few of the new games. Today, I’ll talk a bit about two … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/08/01/2-mattel-games-deep-sea-diamond-dive-and-skip-bo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Quick Report from Gen Con 2026
Well, another summer is nearly over, and that means it’s time for the “Best Four Days of Gaming”… well, in my case, maybe the “best 10 hours of gaming”?! As has been my standard practice, I try to fit as … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/31/quick-report-from-gen-con-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Super Dice Battle
  Super Dice Battle Designer: Wade Piche Publisher: Ephyrean Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 5-30 min Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4w2PLgM Played with review copy provided by publisher Choose your fighter and play your combo cards to KO your … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/31/dale-yu-review-of-super-dice-battle/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Why an ordinary deck of playing cards could slow airport security checks
Playing cards are allowed in hand luggage, but a dense pack can sometimes prompt an additional airport security check. The ...
Talia Rosen: Root Campaign
“What’s next?” This was the question on everyone’s minds after we had just wrapped up a 10-month campaign of Betrayal Legacy, and it was time for my monthly legacy gaming group to pick our next campaign. We had already done … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/30/talia-rosen-root-campaign/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Azure
  Azure Designers: Trevor Benjamin and Brett J. Gilbert Publisher: Bitewing Games Players: 2 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3RjFga2 Played with review copy provided by publisher The Lung Mei, or dragon paths, are lines of … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/29/dale-yu-review-of-azure/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Warp 99
    Warp 99 Designer: Reinhard Staupe Publisher: Bezier Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fEhs9k Played with review copy provided by publisher       Zoom through space in the super-fast card game Warp … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/28/dale-yu-review-of-warp-99/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of La Patisserie Rococo
  La Patisserie Rococo Designers: Stefen Malz, Louis Malz Publisher: Eagle-Gryphon Players: 1-5 Age: 14+ Time: 60-150 min Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4wPtaVv Played with review copy provided by publisher Welcome back to the Rococo era! Louis XV reigns in … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/27/dale-yu-review-of-la-patisserie-rococo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Emerald Echoes
  Emerald Echoes Designer: Rita Orlov, Chelsea Stark, Lauren Bello Publisher: PostCurious Players: 1+ Age: 14+ Time: 4 or more hours Allplay link: https://www.allplay.com/board-games/emerald-echoes Played with review copy provided by publisher Emerald Echoes is a narrative puzzle adventure featuring … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/26/dale-yu-review-of-emerald-echoes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Oasis: New Life on a Distant World
  Oasis: New Life on a Distant World Designers: George Feledichuk, David “Duvey” Rudow, Leo Taylor Publisher: The Op Games Players: 1-5 Age: 10+ Time: 45-60 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4wKaSou Played with review copy provided by publisher Cultivate … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/25/dale-yu-review-of-oasis-new-life-on-a-distant-world/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Splendor Duel and The Counterfeiters expansion
  Splendor Duel and the Counterfeiters expansion Designers: Marc Andre, Bruno Cathala Publisher: Space Cowboys Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4aSuCOg , https://amzn.to/4fAEBdF Played with review copy provided by publisher Confront your rival guild … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/24/dale-yu-review-of-splendor-duel-and-the-counterfeiters-expansion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Panorama
  Panorama Designer: Jules Messaud, Melody Leblond Publisher: Scorpion Masque Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 20 min Played with review copy provided by publisher What a lovely sunny day. Relax and enjoy the view from your hot air balloon! In … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/23/dale-yu-review-of-panorama/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Why an ordinary deck of playing cards could slow airport security checks
Playing cards are allowed in hand luggage, but a dense pack can sometimes prompt an additional airport security check. The ...
Dale Yu: Review of Shape It
  Shape It Designer: Thomas Dagenais-Lesperance Publisher: Randolph Players: 2-7 Age: 8+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: Played with review copy provided by publisher Shape It is a cooperative game in which players move shapes to try to … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/22/dale-yu-review-of-shape-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Week 6 of DIY playing cards
Craft with me, doing 52 weeks of jj cards Crafting, card making and other fun creative things. Crafting for beginners and tips and ...
Dale Yu: Review of Six Sojourns
  Six Sojourns Designer: Ryan Laukat Publisher: Red Raven Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30-60 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3RgKO59 Played with review copy provided by publisher Six Sojourns is a reimagining of Eight-Minute Empire. It’s a short … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/21/dale-yu-review-of-six-sojourns/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Leylines
  Leylines Designers: Daryl Andrews and Wolfgang Kramer Publisher: Arcane Wonders Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 60-90 mins Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4eRebnW Played with review copy provided by publisher Your ancestors have lived in the forest for generations, surviving … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/07/20/dale-yu-review-of-leylines/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>