Board Games

  • Review: Container

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    An economic game that tests players’ strategy to build and operate a simple supply chain. The objective of each player is to earn the most money by producing, selling, and transporting containers. It may sound simple enough, but there is a twist: you can never buy or transport your own containers! Instead, you must entice other players to buy your containers and take them to Container Island. At the end of the game, each player adds up the cash earned during the game plus the cash value of the containers in their scoring area on Container Island. Your secret value card determines how much the containers in your area are worth. The winner is the player with the most total money!

    This is how Container is presented to us, a design by Franz-Benno Delonge (Manila, TransAmerica) and Thomas Ewert. Kevin Nesbitt collaborated on its expansion. It was first published in 2007 by Valley Games, Inc. in an English version. In 2018, Mercury Games published the 10th Anniversary Edition which included the expansion. And in 2026, Allplay published a new edition. The illustrations for the first edition were done by Mike Doyle, those for the 10th Anniversary Edition by Michael Christopher, Paola Tuazon, and Andrew White, and those for the Allplay version by Adam Allsuch Boardman.

  • Review: Splendor Duel – The Counterfeiters

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    Modify the rules in your favor with clever Counterfeiter cards and gleaming Trinket tokens. Counterfeiter cards alter the rules thanks to bold new tactics. Brand-new Royal cards bring new abilities.

    This is how The Counterfeiters is presented to us, the first expansion for Splendor Duel, designed by Marc André (responsible for the original Splendor or Barony) and Bruno Cathala (Yamataï, Five Tribes). First published in 2026 by Space Cowboys in an English version. The artwork is by Davide Tosello (Victorian Masterminds, Orbis, Fairy Tale Inn).

  • Review: Tapestry

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    Create the civilization with the richest history, from the dawn of humanity into the future. The path you choose will radically alter real-world history: your civilization will be unique and one of a kind!

    This is the premise of Tapestry, designed by Jamey Stegmaier (Scythe, Viticulture). First published in 2019 by Stonemaier Games in an English edition. The illustrations are handled by Andrew Bosley (Everdell) and Rom Brown.

  • Review: Diluvium

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    A long, long time ago, when our ancient civilization was in its golden age and myths and legends still walked among men, a cataclysm struck the world. The sea swallowed the land, leaving barely a few isolated archipelagos above its surface. Of the old and powerful empires, only those skilled in building ships capable of exploring the seas in search of the last emerged lands survived. You are the leaders of those civilizations in exile. You must establish new settlements, find food, and gather weapons to face the terrible creatures that still inhabit the islands.

    This is how Diluvium is presented to us, a design by Antoni Guillen (Monki, Mojo). First published in 2024 by Nuts! Publishing in an English and French version. Maud Chalmel (Take Time, Shamans) is in charge of the illustrations.

  • Review: First Giants

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    Dinosaurs, flying reptiles, and giant mammals. Create the most prestigious exhibition! You will become paleontologists and collect the most beautiful fossils to display them in your museum. Choose which specimens you will study and use their exclusive abilities before adding them to your exhibition. Decide carefully when you will exhibit your fossils, because once they are in the exhibition, you will no longer be able to benefit from their effects. But don’t wait too long either: if you do, you might lose the opportunity to score points.

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    This is how we are presented with First Giants, a design by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert, the minds behind Elysium, of which this game is a reimplementation. First published in 2026 by Space Cowboys in an English and French edition. The illustrations are done by Maud Chalmel (Take Time, Shamans) and Jessica Cognard (her debut work in the board game world).
    It is published in Spain by Asmodee (the game is completely language-independent, except for the rulebook). It allows for games of 2 to 5 players, with a suggested minimum age of 10, and an approximate duration of 30 minutes. The suggested retail price is €29.95. For this review, we have used a copy of the Spanish edition by Asmodee, which the publisher has kindly provided us as a review copy.

  • Review: Everdell Silverfrost

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    On the other side of the snow-capped mountains of Crestaguja, south of the Everdell valley, lies the rugged region of Silverfrost. There, critters brave the cold seasons to enjoy the serene beauty of this land and the warmth of a loyal community. It is up to you to build and maintain a city in this inhospitable landscape. You must clear accumulated snow, light fires to keep your citizens warm and thriving, and complete important missions for the Ranger Guild.

    This is how we are presented with Everdell Silverfrost, designed by James A. Wilson and Clarissa A. Wilson (Everdell, Everdell Duo). First published in 2025 by Starling Games in an English version. The illustrations are handled by Enggar Adirasa (Everdell Duo, Mistfall) and Lukas Siegmon (Age of Innovation, Hallertau).