April Wilson – Board Game Quest

Dubious Review

April Wilson — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:36 +0000

Do you ever feel miffed that you don’t know your friends’ occupations? I mean, come on, you and Fred have been buds for twelve years, but for all you know he could be a hairstylist or something! And rumor has it, he’s secretly allergic to pets! That’s right, Fred’s got a closet full of skeletons, […]

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1212 Las Navas de Tolosa Review

April Wilson — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:31:56 +0000

Admittedly, my knowledge of The Reconquista amounts to pretty much nothing; nevertheless, as a fan of card driven games, I was intrigued by this little package (and now I know a little more about the theme). 1212: Navas de Tolosa is a two player asymmetric tactical war game, playable in about forty-five minutes, that will […]

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Mystery Dice Review

April Wilson — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:18:48 +0000

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 a little jealous. Whether it’s a cute furry animal or a bizarrely humanoid piece of food, I want a slice of this mystery surprise action! So when I saw these mystery […]

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Moments Review

April Wilson — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:14:48 +0000

The first rays of sunlight peek past blue mountain tops, casting a soft glow over the haze that has settled after a cool night. Down in the forest an owl calls out as it drifts back to its perch. On the woodland floor, a mingling of bright leaves—red, yellow, orange—is disturbed by a tree frog […]

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Vinyl: Jukebox Review

April Wilson — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:41:04 +0000

Growing up with parents who came of age in the 60s means that it wasn’t uncommon to come home to the Beach Boys or Johnny Cash blasting from the stereo. The music of our past and our parents’ pasts becomes a part of us as we grow up. Will this game leave such a lasting […]

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Smug Owls Review

April Wilson — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:06:12 +0000

As teens, my best friend and I were obsessed with the word “smug.” We had mugs with a smug emoji face printed on them (smug mugs) and once even hosted a party with a smug theme. Needless to say, I was immediately interested when I saw the title of this game. And while it could […]

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Fantasy Realms Review

April Wilson — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:02:02 +0000

Sometimes great things come in unassuming packages, yet as gamers, we often judge games by their cover. There is certainly nothing to catch the eye in this generically themed game, but after watching some overviews and hearing positive opinions, I wanted to find out if there was, in fact, a little magic hidden beneath the […]

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