Review

  • Review: Toy Battle

    Toy battles unfold on land, at sea, in the air, and even in space! The troops need your tactical talent to lead them to victory. Your mission? Be the first to reach the enemy headquarters or control more territories than your opponent.

    This is the premise of Toy Battle, designed by Paolo Mori (Libertalia, Dogs of War) and Alessandro Zucchini (Liguria, Murder in Arosa). First published in 2025 by Repos Production in an English and French version. The artwork is handled by Paul Mafayon (Bunny Kingdom, Tikal).

  • Review: Flip 7

    The best card game of all time! Collect cards to score their points. But beware! If you reveal a duplicate value, you lose it all!

    This is how Flip 7 is introduced, designed by Eric Olsen (A Lott Axolots, Booty Dice). First published in 2024 by The Op Games in an English edition. Illustrations are handled by O’Neil Mabile (25 Words or Less).

  • Review: Finspan

    You are a marine researcher whose purpose is to find and observe the variety of aquatic life across the colorful photic zone, the ghostly twilight zone, and the dark midnight zone of the world’s seas and oceans.

    This is how Finspan is presented to us, designed by David Gordon (Monkey Palace, Create the Cosmos) and Michael O’Connell (his debut design). It was first published in 2025 by Stonemaier Games in an English edition. The artwork is illustrated by Ana María Martínez Jaramillo (Wingspan) and Mesa Schumacher (Ecosystem).

  • Review: Piña Coladice

    Bring out the glasses, because it’s time to mix some drinks! The ingredients are on the table: spices, bases, fruits, and veggies… Each one requires a unique dice combination. Players will roll them on their turn and strategically place their tokens to score valuable points… or whip up a piña colada that grants an instant victory!

    This is the premise behind Piña Coladice, designed by Yann Dupont (Squelettos, Savana). First published in 2024 by IELLO in a French edition, with artwork by Crocotame (LUZ, Odin).

  • Review: Wondrous Creatures

    Lost amidst the swirling mists of the sea, a merchant ship stumbled upon a strange creature. Its shape was reminiscent of a bird, but its luminous beak pierced the darkness with an otherworldly glow. Intrigued, the crew followed the animal and soon discovered an uncharted island, teeming with curious creatures. The peculiar island was packed with mysterious beings, from tiny and adorable balls of fluff to reptiles with enormous and terrifying fangs. News of this newly discovered land spread far and wide, captivating the hearts of the most adventurous, including yours. Driven by your deep love for animals and the thrill of discovery, you set sail for this enigmatic island, longing to explore its wonders firsthand.

    This is how we are introduced to Wondrous Creatures, designed by Yeom Cheolwoong (Shallow Sea). It was first published in 2024 by Bad Comet in an English version following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are handled by Sophia Kang (Life of the Amazonia, Wild: Serengeti).

  • Review: Flowers

    In Flowers you will have to place number cards as best as you can to score for their colors. Create a play area by strategically arranging cards in front of you. Meet the conditions associated with the values to keep your cards and score points with your color sets. But beware! Any cards that fail to meet their conditions will cost you points.

    This is the premise behind Flowers, designed by Paul-Henri Argiot (Perfect Words, Stratus). First published in 2024 by Actarus Editions in a French edition. The artwork is illustrated by Julie Gruet (Stratus, Cartaventura Odyssey: The Treasure of Libertalia).