Reviews

  • Review: Algae, Inc.

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    Algae, Inc. is a company that produces and processes different types of algae into food, cosmetics, bioplastics, and biodiesel. You manage one of these company divisions, trying to build an efficient assembly line; manage your team of operators, engineers, and scientists; and help expand the business to various locations across Europe. As the enterprise garners more and more success, you aim to reach certain milestones before the other departments do; because as much as you like seeing the entire corporation thrive, you would certainly appreciate taking that extra credit over your peers.

    This is the premise behind Algae, Inc., designed by Julia Thiemann and Christoph Waage, both known for Fossilium. It was first published in 2024 by Game Brewer in an English edition following a successful crowdfunding campaign. Maxime Sarthou handled the artwork, having previously created the visuals for Museum Suspects.

  • Review: Déjà Vu

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    Have you ever had the feeling of experiencing something that is actually happening for the very first time? That is called «Déjà Vu»: a feeling of familiarity that alters your perception of time. Face a mental duel: trust your memory and follow your hunches to uncover hidden coincidences between memories that never existed.

    This is the premise behind Déjà Vu, designed by Nico Cardona (Panots). First published in 2026 by Too Bad Games alongside Zacatrus in a trilingual edition featuring English, French, and Spanish. Artwork is handled by Ricardo Cavolo, marking his debut in the board gaming industry.

  • Review: Ants

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    Take charge of an ant colony in an eternal struggle to dominate the territory. Develop your anthill, explore the garden marking the ground with your pheromones, gather food and leaves, and defeat enemy creatures. Lay eggs and tend to the larvae to obtain more specialized workers. Evolve your abilities, optimize your nest chambers, and pull off astonishing feats to secure supremacy over your rivals. For the Colony!

    This is how Ants is presented to us, a design by Renato Ciervo and Andrea Robbiani (the debut for both). First published in 2025 by Cranio Creations in an English and Italian edition. The artwork is handled by Candida Corsi and Sara Valentino, who were responsible for the look of Rats of Wistar.

  • Review: Wondrous Creatures – Winterfall

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    Several years ago, a mysterious island named Starbeak was discovered. After explorers began visiting it regularly, the island enjoyed years of calm, sunny weather. Aside from its perpetually snow-capped highlands, most regions of Starbeak enjoyed clear skies and warm sunshine, leading many to believe that it possessed its own unique, mild climate. However, five years after the first expedition landed on Starbeak, a sudden blizzard struck the island. At first dismissed as a passing anomaly, as the cold lingered for months, people began to uncover the truth: Starbeak follows a peculiar weather cycle, alternating between mild years and harsh winter years. With the arrival of this prolonged winter, strange and wondrous phenomena began to emerge all across the island. A new species of creatures known as Spirits appeared, visible only during the winter. The ever-shifting climate drastically transformed the island’s terrain and ecosystem, turning exploration into an increasingly unpredictable and challenging endeavor.

    This is the premise behind Winterfall, the first expansion for Wondrous Creatures, designed by Jaewoo Bang (Atlanteum), Gunho Kim (Wild: Serengeti), and Yeom Cheolwoong (Shallow Sea). First published in 2026 by Bad Comet in an English edition. Artwork is provided by Sophia Kang (Life of the Amazonia, Wild: Serengeti).

  • Review: Tenby

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    Tenby is one of the most beautiful towns in Wales. Wander through our colorful streets, stroll along our quays enjoying delicious fish and chips, and unwind on our stunning beaches with a cold ice cream and a warm feeling in your heart.

    This is the premise behind Tenby, designed by Benjie Talbott (marking his debut title in the market). It was first published in 2025 by Cosy Cub Games in an English edition following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are also handled by Benjie Talbott himself.

  • Review: Trickerion – Legends of Illusion

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    Decades ago, it used to be a bustling city, the Capital of Illusion, but now only a shadow of its former glory remains. The golden age ended the day Dahlgaard the Magnificent, the city’s selfless benefactor and the greatest illusionist in history, mysteriously disappeared at the end of his final performance decades ago. Nothing was ever heard of him again. Until now. One night, four talented illusionists, masters of different branches of magic, received a mysterious invitation. The great Dahlgaard himself, returning from the unknown, summoned them to reveal the secret he had kept all his life: the truth about the Trickerion Stone, his glowing amber relic. Despite what many believed, it was far more than a mere lucky charm. He revealed that the stone grants its bearer supernatural intellect, speed, and perception—the qualities of the perfect illusionist. Dahlgaard’s secret was only part of his grand plan: after his death, he wishes for Magoria to flourish once again as the City of Illusion under the guidance of a worthy successor, who will inherit the Stone and his entire legacy. This successor will be chosen among the four illusionists in a five-week contest of fame and fortune. With so much at stake, the four magicians will stop at nothing to win. Who will have what it takes to become the next Legend of Illusion?

    This is how Trickerion: Legends of Illusion is introduced to us, a design by Richard Ámann and Viktor Péter, the creators behind games such as Anachrony or Cerebria: The Inside World. First published in 2015 by Mindclash Games in an English edition. The artwork is by Villő Farkas and László Fejes, who are also responsible for the visual style of Anachrony.