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Dale Yu: Review of Twisted Trumpets
  Twisted Trumpets Designer: Matthew Rodela Publisher: Play to Z Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30-45 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4uGuAAp Played with review copy provided by publisher Twisted Trumpets is a lively, competitive tile-laying game where you vie … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/05/dale-yu-review-of-twisted-trumpets/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Let’s Go! To France
  Let’s Go! To France Designer: Josh Wood Publisher: AEG Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher You are travelers planning and experiencing your own dream vacations to France. Explore Paris, soaking … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/04/dale-yu-review-of-lets-go-to-france/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Mark’s Top 100 Games: The 2026 Edition
Every couple of years (or so) I blog through my top 50 or top 100 games over on my personal blog, akapastorguy. In 2022 and 2024, I shared that list with our faithful readers here at the OG… and I’m back … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/03/marks-top-100-games-the-2026-edition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of High Society (Allplay)
  High Society (Allplay) Designer: Reiner Knizia Publisher: Allplay Players: 3-5 Age: 10+ Time: 15-30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fiAgfr Played with review copy provided by publisher In Reiner Knizia’s High Society, players bid against each other to acquire … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/03/dale-yu-review-of-high-society-allplay/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Torchlit
  Torchlit Designer: David Spalinski Publisher: Allplay Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 40 minutes Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3RUf8CB Played with review copy provided by publisher Every adventurer dreams of delving into a monster-packed dungeon and returning home to bask in … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/02/dale-yu-review-of-torchlit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Hummingbirds
  Hummingbirds Designer: Jason Tremblay Publisher: the op Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/43bESwB Played with review copy provided by publisher In Hummingbirds, you’ll guide your birds to claim flowers that hide sand timers, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/06/01/dale-yu-review-of-hummingbirds/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Lunar Skyline
Lunar Skyline Designer: Charlie McCarron Publisher: Dead Alive Games Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 15-30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/48ZTHWC Played with review copy provided by publisher Get ready to blast off into the future with Lunar Skyline—the electrifying trick-taking … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/30/dale-yu-review-of-lunar-skyline/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Heroscape: Release the Kraken! (and a whole lot of other stuff)
There’s been a veritable deluge of Heroscape over the past month and a half. The follow-up to the successful appearance of GI Joe (Go, Joe!) and Cobra in the realm of Valhalla is a wealth of new common squads and … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/29/heroscape-release-the-kraken-and-a-whole-lot-of-other-stuff/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Where to find all 36 playing cards in 007 First Light
Here is where to find all 36 playing cards for the Casino Royale achievement in 007 First Light.
Dale Yu: 4 mini-reviews of 4 mini games from Deck Hand Games: The Dig, Boil and Bubble, Spymaster One and Pogo Possum Posse Poker
  So, while at the most recent Gathering of Friends, Deck Hand Games offered each invitee one of their small format games as a welcome gift. I managed to get a full set of the four games on offer, and … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/28/dale-yu-4-mini-reviews-of-4-mini-games-from-deck-hand-games-the-dig-boil-and-bubble-spymaster-one-and-pogo-possum-posse-poker/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of First Giants
  First Giants Designer: Matthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert Publisher: Space Cowboys Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/42Ziqac Played with review copy provided by publisher Dive into First Giants, a race to create the … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/27/dale-yu-review-of-first-giants/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Ace of Spades
  Ace of Spades Designer: Benja Amorin Publisher: DEVIR Players: 1-2 Age: 14+ Time: 40 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Your path of vengeance has led you to Sweet Haven, Arizona. You know that the necromancer who … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/26/dale-yu-review-of-ace-of-spades/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Smashing House of Cards With a Baseball Bat #satisfying #playing cards
It took two attempts and thousands of playing card.
Dale Yu: Review of Diceocracy
  Diceocracy   Ever since you were a kid, your mama told you that you’re destined for grand things! So you’re pretty certain that things can only be better with more “you” in it! Well, it’s finally time for more … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/20/dale-yu-review-of-diceocracy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
2026 SdJ Nominations Announced
The Spiel des Jahres (SdJ) jury announced the nominated games for the SdJ, Kennerspiel (“connoisseur” games), and Kinderspiel (children’s games) awards earlier today and I think it’s safe to say that nobody had these titles on their Bingo cards. For … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/19/2026-sdj-nominations-announced/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Purrramid
  Purrramid Designer: Renier Knizia Publisher: Lucky Duck Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3PcZi55 Played with review copy provided by publisher Your grandma loves cats – but she’s adopted so many that she … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/19/dale-yu-review-of-purrramid/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
2026 Jogo do Ano Nominees Announced
One of my favorite annual game awards is Spiel Portugal’s Jogo do Ano (which is Portuguese for “Game of the Year”). What I like about it is that the nominated games are all heavier ones and titles like that often … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/15/2026-jogo-do-ano-nominees-announced/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Solo Gaming 2026: The First Four Months
The new era of well-designed automata and solo modes for multiplayer games, coupled with excellent new solo game designs, is actually quite heartening to someone (me!) who finds something very satisfying about physically playing a game: shuffling cards, moving pieces, … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/15/solo-gaming-2026-the-first-four-months/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Dale Yu: Review of Rebuilding Chicago
  Rebuilding Chicago Designer: Quinn Brander Publisher: Wizkids Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time: 60-120 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4n29utO Played with review copy provided by publisher In Rebuilding Chicago, a standalone successor to 2023’s Rebuilding Seattle, you’re responsible for … <a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2026/05/14/dale-yu-review-of-rebuilding-chicago/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>