Hegemony made a huge splash in the board gaming world with its 2023 debut, representing one of the most thematic politico-economic Eurogames ever released. Containing seven unique policies about which four asymmetric factions could push and pull levers to their class’s unique benefit, this creation was equal parts board game and government simulation. The main […]
Ever play a game that you want to love, that you think you should love, but when you play it, you don’t, and you keep playing anyway, hoping you’ll fall in love with it? For me, that game is Smash Up by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG). On paper, the concept is fantastic. The “shufflebuilding” premise […]
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Gen Con is fast approaching, and along with the annual Essen convention, it’s one of the biggest times for new board game releases. As of this writing, there are over 500 new tabletop games either being released or demoed at the convention. That’s a lot of new content. For those curious about which games to […]
Chapter two of Arkham Horror: The Card Game (AH: LCG) is currently in its early stages. With a new core set released and the next campaigns on the horizon, Fantasy Flight Games is ahead of the curve with a new batch of starter investigators. These five pre-built, ready-to-play decks are ideal for those seeking to […]
Origin Story is one of the most unique, enjoyable trick-takers I’ve ever played. However, in the base game, there were only 10 Superhero cards, making the end of the game feel predictable and quite dry. But with Origin Story: Heroes & Villains, 7 more Superhero cards and 14 brand-new Supervillain cards are added. So does […]
Tony: Here, review this. Narrator: Tony tosses Brian a copy of Boss Fighters QR. Brian greedily snatches it out of the air and examines the box. Brian: Wait. What is “QR” short for? Tony: Quality Reassurance. Duh. Narrator: That is false. Brian: Oh, I thought it was short for Quick Response. Narrator: It is. Tony: […]
Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Check it out and […]
We’re halfway through 2026, and it’s time to look back at the shiny new cardboard that still smells like the Panda Games manufacturing line. Unfortunately for you, your wallet, and your social obligations, the Golden Age of Games continues. There are so many new releases. And so many of those are good-to-great games! How do […]
I love mysteries, police procedural TV shows, and true crime documentaries and podcasts. Like a lot of people who love mysteries, what I really love is figuring it out ahead of the protagonists. Aren’t we all certain we could solve these mysteries? If we just had access to the information, a plucky team of fellow […]
Risk was probably the first area control game most of us ever played. When I started playing Risk, I felt like I “graduated” from Monopoly and was ready for more “grown up” games. At least that’s what went through my head. I played Risk regularly throughout high school, but when my group of friends all […]
Stonemaier Games stands out among board game publishers for prioritizing both deluxe component quality and extensive playtesting, the combo of which produces consistently excellent games beloved by many. Their latest release is a mash-up of two of their popular titles: Wingspan and Viticulture—players will race to get birds drunk on fermented grapes. I kid. The […]
I don’t cover very many party games here at BGQ, mostly because my regular game group size is 2-3 players. That being said, when something interesting drops into my inbox, I can be convinced to dive in for a deeper look. And the latest game for me is Qork. Published by The Op, it’s a […]
Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Check it out and […]
From the coffee table to a fully kitted-out dungeon, our gaming spaces are cherished spots where we gather to laugh with friends, flex our brains, and adventure via the tabletop. The biggest challenge to maintaining a gaming area is less about what we need (a flat surface, a shelf for games, space to roll or […]
You were left the family farm, and it’s your life’s dream to take it over and live out your small town dream. It’s the bucolic scenario that kicks off every cozy game of the last ten years. Unfortunately, in this scenario, your headstrong siblings have also been left the farm, and none of you can […]
Last year, a friend of mine said, “Hey, who wants to play fliptoons on BGA?” Always up for a new game (not including heavy euros), I said sure. After one play, I was hooked and made sure to pick up a copy at Gen Con that year. Fast forward a year, and Thunderworks Games has […]
This is a guest post from Adam Joraanstad. I was in a comic book store about 10 years ago looking at the contents of The DC Deck Building Game and all its expansions. Not knowing much about it, I was impressed with all the different heroes, villains, and storylines that were part of the game. […]
Welcome to this week’s batch of crowdfunding campaigns. We have a variety of offerings here, so we hope you will find something that catches your eye. Also, if you want to chat with the BGQ team, join our Discord Server where we talk about games, movies, sports, and other fun stuff. Check it out and […]
Contrary to many in the boardgaming hobby, I do not bling out my games, in part because I am better able to rationalize my next, totally unnecessary, board game purchase if I know I passed on the metal coins for my last Gamefound pledge. Thus, I have monitored the recent trend of classic Eurogame deluxification—including […]
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