October 28, 2011

'Carcassonne' Review


Carcassonne is a eurogame about area control and gaining points to win the game. With a certain number of people under your control, you place them according to the best possible option in order to win the most points. It is a simple family game that anyone can enjoy.

October 27, 2011

'Panic Station' Review


Panic Station is a game about paranoia-driven game for 4 to 6 players in which you control two characters, a trooper and an android, and head out to investigate what is happening in a remote station. Sometime during the game, one of the players will be infected by the alien lifeform and become a Host. Once infected, the player will then have an objective to stop the humans from completing their mission. How he does that depend on his ability to 'convince' the other players.

October 16, 2011

Pathfinder Beginner Box Preview


Paizo is releasing a beginner box of the popular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game this October. The beginner box video preview shows the contents inside, and what to expect for both newcomers and veterans to the world of table-top roleplaying. After watching the preview, I went and pre-ordered a copy for my board game club.

October 10, 2011

Practical Gaming In The Classroom (by Tom Vasel)


Tom Vasel is a pastor who also reviews board games. In fact, he has played over 2,500 board games, reviewed tons of them and uploaded his reviews on the internet. Recently, I saw his video on 'Practical Gaming In The Classroom' on youtube.com, where he shared his views on how to implement board games in the students' learning process. For those interested in the clip, click here.

October 01, 2011

'Quest: A Time Of Heroes' Review


Quest: A Time of Heroes is a lite-rpg that can be played in a matter of minutes after opening the rulebook. The story centers on a group of heroes (1 - 4 heroes) who came upon the island of Krokk after coming across a treasure map which they spent their last remaining gold with, not knowing that something is happening on the island at that very moment that will intertwine with their fate.