The Opinionated Gamers Reviews and Commentary on Boardgames

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  Dale Yu: Review of Isle of Bears

  by Dale Yu on October 16, 2026

      Isle of Bears Designer: Daisy Yi-Ching Chen  Publisher: Heybye Gaming Players: 2 Age: 8+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Isle of Bears is a two-player card-driven abstract strategy game set in the summer … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Always a Bridesmaid

  by Dale Yu on October 16, 2026

      Always a Bridesmaid Designer: Jimic Publisher: Kado Games Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Always a Bridesmaid is a simultaneous card game about trying to shine just enough — but … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Syzygy

  by Dale Yu on October 15, 2026

      Syzygy Designer: Asuka, IKE Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 3-6 Age: 6+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The solar system we live in exists thanks to a miraculous arrangement of planets. Even for a god, … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Upside Town

  by Dale Yu on October 14, 2026

      Upside Town Designer: Quentin Quek Publisher: PlayByDesign Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 25-40 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Upside Town, buildings rise rapidly from modular pre-fabricated units, but constructing the skyline is no simple … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of The Amazing Journey

  by Dale Yu on October 13, 2026

      The Amazing Journey Designers: Lorenzo Silva, Hjalmar Hach  Publisher: Horrible Guild Players: 2-4 Age: 8+ Time: 60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher The Amazing Journey is a globe-trotting game for 2 to 4 travelers. Check … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Bunny Kingdom Town

  by Dale Yu on October 12, 2026

      Bunny Kingdom Town Designer: Richard Garfield Publisher: iello Players: 2 Age: 10 Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://link.amazon/B0eqsbmxY Played with review copy provided by publisher Become the leader of one of the two most powerful families in … Continue reading →

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  Dale Yu: Review of Kano

  by Dale Yu on October 11, 2026

      Kano Designer: Angel Pintero Publisher: Matagot Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 35 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Kano, 2 to 4 players compete to create their own Emakimono—traditional Japanese painted handscrolls—by skillfully arranging vibrant … Continue reading →