The Opinionated Gamers Reviews and Commentary on Boardgames

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  Dale Yu: Review of Tap 4  

  by Dale Yu on August 26, 2026

    Tap 4 Designers:Marilyn Dick and Dorene Mills  Publisher: The Op Games Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vvKj5l Played with review copy provided by publisher Get ready for an exciting and strategic card game – … Continue reading →

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  Gen Con 2026 – CGE

  by Matt J Carlson on August 25, 2026

  Czech Games Edition had its traditional gaming room across the hall (and upstairs) from the main Gen Con dealer hall. In it was a world of wonders showing off many of their best games. I especially appreciate when they create … Continue reading →

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  Two Party Games from Allplay: Triangulation and French Toast

  by Dale Yu on August 25, 2026

  Dale Yu: Review of Triangulation Triangulation Designer: Peter C. Hayward Publisher: Allplay Players: 3-8 Age: 9+ Time: 15 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  https://amzn.to/4fy6qDB Played with review copy provided by publisher Each round in Triangulation, you give three clues, trying to … Continue reading →

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  Gen Con 2026 – Chip Theory Games

  by Matt J Carlson on August 24, 2026

  Chip Theory, as always, had lots of premium components on display in their games. The big beasts like Cloudspire, as a sort of tower defense strategy game, had some new expansions and they were showing some of the cool storage … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Capsule Collector

  by Dale Yu on August 24, 2026

    Capsule Collector Designer: Joohyun Publisher: Korea Board Games Players: 2-4 Age: 7+ Time: 15 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Capsule Collector is a set-collection game for 2–4 players in which players compete to gather and open … Continue reading →

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  Gen Con 2026 – AEG

  by Matt J Carlson on August 23, 2026

  When I think of Alderac Entertainment Group (or AEG, as you’ll see on the box cover), I tend to think of more lighthearted games with lots of player interaction or of several of their card-crafting games which have a bit … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Into the Machine

  by Dale Yu on August 23, 2026

      Into the Machine Designer: Kasper Lapp Publisher: AEG Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 45-60 mins Played with review copy provided by publisher Do robots dream of electric sheep after a long day of manufacturing widgets and thingamabobs? Or … Continue reading →