Settler of the Boards

Dice & Ink Volume 1 (& I don’t mean tattoos)

On September 2, 2019

Although I am considering getting a sweet dice tattoo … but I digress.

Hey Gamers! So, if you know one thing about me, it’s that I love roll and write games – remember? So I was pretty excited to check out the 10-game roll and write anthology from Inkwell Games called Dice & Ink Volume 1.

In this preview, I’ll give you just a few first impressions on the four games I looked at. Please keep in mind that I have print-and-play/prototype versions, so not everything is final from the pictures to possibly even some of the rules. But without further ado, let’s check them out!

That’s a Wrap! – Did You Keep Your Job?

By Steph

On August 20, 2019

In Previews

And … ACTION! Oh, come on! You’ve got to be ready to make a movie at a moment’s notice. That is, unless you don’t want to keep your new director job … is that the case? I thought not.

In this preview of That’s a Wrap, I take a look at a prototype of the Hollywood bidding game and give you the details along with some of my initial thoughts. Ready to check it out? Then it’s like I said – ACTION!

Top Ten 2-Player Games!

By Steph

On August 19, 2019

In Favorites, Lists

Howdy Gamers! As you probably know from my many mentions of it, I tend to play games mostly 2-player, just me and my husband. Because of that, I love when I can find a good 2-player only game because not everything that has a range starting at 2 is really great for that few players. So in case, like me, you find that you need more great games for 2, you might want to check these out!

I have again limited them to ones I own, as those are the ones I know the best and like the most. Additionally, I am aware that some of these can technically be played with more than 2, but they were designed with 2 and mind, and definitely play best at only 2 (at least in my opinion). So, without further ado, let’s gooooo!

Mentally Prepping for PAX!

By Steph

On August 15, 2019

In Board Game Talk, Events

Hey Gamer Fam!

During and in the aftermath of Gen Con, which I wasn’t able to attend, I saw a lot of really awesome posts and photos and game announcements that got me super excited for PAX Unplugged! I know it still seems like a while away, but when it’s the one big con a year you attend (like me) it’s cool to get stoked a bit early!

I already can’t wait to roam the vendor hall (at least 10 times), play a ton of new-to-me games, buy some new swag and games, and find the best pins. But, time for some real talk.

Amidst all my excitement for these things that I’ve done at PAXs past, I’m also feeling a bit more anxiety than usual, coupled with maybe a bit of imposter syndrome? Let me break it down a little bit.

Atelier: Show the World Your Masterpiece!

By Steph

On August 8, 2019

In Game Review

Are you ready to leave your mundane job behind and manage a successful art studio? Well then, now is your time to prove it! Put yourself in the role of a 19th century artist and marvel at the works you can create! The only thing left to answer is, will your masterpieces be enough to best your opponents? Let’s find out in Atelier: The Painter’s Studio!