Settler of the Boards

New To Me – Sept. 2024

On September 30, 2024

Another month in the books! I did have 1 less week of games this week, since I went on vacation, but I still got a few newbies to the table, mostly some of the Gen Con review copies! I’ve also finally made it through all of my unboxing videos for these new games, so check those out if you haven’t! Anything on your radar as we head into spooky season?

❤️ – Loved It/Definitely Want to Play More (I rate it a 9 – 10)
😄 – Liked It/Will Likely Play Again (I rate it a 7 – 8)
🤷🏻‍♀️ – Okay/Take It or Leave It/Could Play Again (I rate it a 4 – 6)
👎🏻 – Didn’t Like/Would Not Play Again (I rate it a 1 – 3)

How Well Can You Fill In The ___?

By Steph

On September 29, 2024

In Game Review, Reviews

Fill in the blanks:
_____ FRIEND
_____ MATE
_____AFTER
If you said “best,” “team,” and “ever” – we’d probably make a pretty good pair! If you have a partner you vibe with, that you think you have a good chance at matching, then it might be time to try Blank Slate Challenge!

Gather Influence to Achieve Victory!

By Steph

On September 25, 2024

In Game Review, Reviews

The provinces of Sardegna are waiting to be settled. Increase your influence by building forts and villages, bringing your ships into the harbors, and populating the areas with priests and villagers. And don’t forget to have your farmers harvest as many crops as they can! Only the one who best utilizes their characters will arise victorious!

Capture the Ghosts and Restore the Manor!

By Steph

On September 21, 2024

In Game Review, Reviews

Lucky you – You have just inherited the abandoned Twilight Manor… Unfortunately, the rooms are not only in shambles, but also being haunted by the resident ghosts. Now, it’s up to you to employ staff, restore the rooms, capture ghosts, and perhaps even hold a few seances, for good measure. The fate of the manor is in your hands!

Can You Crack the Case, Detective?

By Steph

On September 16, 2024

In Game Review, Reviews

Acting as the world’s most skilled, and most famous, detective, it’s time for you, and possibly your very own John Watson, to take a deep dive into Sherlock Holmes’ cases. Will you be able to solve the mystery? Or will you succumb to the wounds the culprits inflict on you…?