Settler of the Boards

2022 Gift Guide: Tips for Gamer Gift Giving

On November 9, 2022

Not sure what to get your favorite gamer this holiday season? There’s still time! I’m not going to lie, it can be tough. My #1 recommendation is always to not just buy the next game you see and assume they’ll like it because “they just like games.” Yes, it’s the thought that counts, but it’s always a little awkward for everyone if you get them something that they may have already played and disliked, or know they will dislike based on certain mechanisms., and now they aren’t sure what to do with it. To help avoid an uncomfortable situation, here are 5 tips to help you shop this year.

More Food for Your Ducks!

By Steph

On November 6, 2022

In Previews

We always have so much fun getting our favorite little ducks in tow and feeding them some yummy seeds. Today, let’s treat them to some bugs and slugs too! With our new bug jars in hand, we can collect plenty of bugs in no time at all. Let’s take a walk with the ducks!

Learn More About HerStory

By Steph

On November 4, 2022

In Interview

Hey Gamers! Earlier this week I had a chance to sit down with Danielle Reynolds, designer and developer of HerStory from Underdog games, and pick her brain a little bit about the game/her process and so forth.

The game is a drafting, engine-building, set collection game where players are trying to put together a book telling the stories of remarkable women from history. This theme really grabs me, and the gameplay sounds right up my alley too, so I’m really excited to check out the game soon. For now, let’s see what Danielle had to say about it!

Collect Clues & Stop Those Thieves!

By Steph

On November 3, 2022

In Game Review, Reviews

Oh no! One of the museum’s most prized artifacts has been stolen! We’ve locked the doors, and sounded the alarms, but we still have a number of suspects in our midst. It’s up to you famous detectives to gather the clues and find the thief, or thieves, responsible for this mess. Let’s hope they didn’t already get away … Hurry, there’s no time to lose!

New To Me – Oct. 2022

By Steph

On November 1, 2022

In Lists, New to Me Monthly

Hey Gamers! Spooky month has come to a close, and I got to play a bunch of new games, including some very on-theme for the month! Did you play any good spooky games this month? What was your favorite?

❤️ – Loved It/Always Love It/Favorite (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)