Board Game News
2023 Board Game Award Winners
A couple of weeks ago we announced our nominees for our 11th Annual Board Game Awards. As always, it was rough even choosing which games...
Game Reviews
Odd Pieces: Beyond the Kelp Review
One of my favorite pastimes growing up was working on a jigsaw puzzle with family, and even now it’s a popular activity to bring...
Top Ten Game Lists
Top 10 Heroes for the Lord of the Rings Middle Earth...
If you haven’t heard of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game (MESGB) from Games Workshop you are missing out on the most thematic well-written...
Quizzes
Which Theme Park Board Game Should You Play?
Fans of the theme park genre not only love visiting amusement parks, but also creating our own. Back in the day, video games like...
Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week
Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week – 4/29/24
We wrap up a busy April with another batch of our Crowdfunding Campaigns to check out. This time we have a nice variety of...
Digital Board Game Reviews
Wingspan: Oceania Expansion DLC Review
If the European Expansion wasn’t enough for you and you’re looking to enhance your Wingspan digital experience further, Oceania adds 95 bird cards, 5...
Kickstarter Game Previews
Hexes of Sygon Preview
Note: This preview uses pre-release components and rules. What you see here may be different from the final, published game. This post was a paid...
Quest Lists
Most Anticipated Board Games of 2024
Board gamers are interesting folks. They like to look back at what was hot or not in the previous year. A second favorite pastime,...
Level Up My Game
Mystery Dice Review
My kids love getting the various mystery toys that are popular in all the stores right now. And, I have to admit, I’m always...
Interviews
Sherwin Matthews (lead designer of Elden Ring) Interview
I love board games. I love video games. I love coop games. I had a chance to play Horizon Zero Dawn, and while I...
Rumblings from the Deep
Brutal But Not Mean: A Tasty Tidbit from Food Chain Magnate
Chris from the excellent "Board Game Hot Takes" podcast recently asked me about Food Chain Magnate (FCM) and the sometimes-expressed feeling that it is...
Quick Hits from the Vault
Quick Hits: Marvel Champions: The Card Game Review
It's time for another Quick Hits from the Vault, the series where many of the BGQ team gathers together to give you our quick...
Parental Guidance
How to Raise a Gamer: Part 1 – To Lay Tiles or...
COVID-19 has forced a lot of “quality” time with the family. Board games have been needed to fill the hours between teaching your kids...
