The Opinionated Gamers Reviews and Commentary on Boardgames

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  Dale Yu: Review of Ace of Spades

  by Dale Yu on May 26, 2026

    Ace of Spades Designer: Benja Amorin Publisher: DEVIR Players: 1-2 Age: 14+ Time: 40 minutes  Played with review copy provided by publisher Your path of vengeance has led you to Sweet Haven, Arizona. You know that the necromancer who … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Diceocracy

  by Dale Yu on May 20, 2026

    Diceocracy   Ever since you were a kid, your mama told you that you’re destined for grand things! So you’re pretty certain that things can only be better with more “you” in it! Well, it’s finally time for more … Continue reading →

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  2026 SdJ Nominations Announced

  by huzonfirst on May 19, 2026

  The Spiel des Jahres (SdJ) jury announced the nominated games for the SdJ, Kennerspiel (“connoisseur” games), and Kinderspiel (children’s games) awards earlier today and I think it’s safe to say that nobody had these titles on their Bingo cards. For … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Purrramid

  by Dale Yu on May 19, 2026

      Purrramid Designer: Renier Knizia  Publisher: Lucky Duck Games Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3PcZi55 Played with review copy provided by publisher Your grandma loves cats – but she’s adopted so many that she … Continue reading →

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  2026 Jogo do Ano Nominees Announced

  by huzonfirst on May 15, 2026

  One of my favorite annual game awards is Spiel Portugal’s Jogo do Ano (which is Portuguese for “Game of the Year”).  What I like about it is that the nominated games are all heavier ones and titles like that often … Continue reading →

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  Solo Gaming 2026: The First Four Months

  by Mark Jackson on May 15, 2026

  The new era of well-designed automata and solo modes for multiplayer games, coupled with excellent new solo game designs, is actually quite heartening to someone (me!) who finds something very satisfying about physically playing a game: shuffling cards, moving pieces, … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Rebuilding Chicago

  by Dale Yu on May 14, 2026

      Rebuilding Chicago Designer: Quinn Brander Publisher: Wizkids Players: 1-5 Age: 12+ Time: 60-120 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4n29utO Played with review copy provided by publisher In Rebuilding Chicago, a standalone successor to 2023’s Rebuilding Seattle, you’re responsible for … Continue reading →