Board Game Review – Thomas P. King, author and game designer

Catching Up on Games (6/25/25)

I’m trying to keep more caught up so there isn’t a giant backlog to go through. I think, given how much gaming we’ve gotten in this year, I might have to do this once a month! At least my solo gaming has been a bit quiet lately, so fewer of those this time, also makingContinue reading “Catching Up on Games (6/25/25)”

Board Game Review: Knarr

9/10 A spectacular and speedy set-collection game Update: 10/10 In Knarr, you will run a crew of Vikings and explore and settle lands while recruiting new Vikings to your crew. Don’t get too excited, there’s not a lot of theme here. It’s a simple set-collection card game where you can cash in your sets ofContinue reading “Board Game Review: Knarr”

My (Late) Journey into Legend of the Five Rings (Review?)

I grew up playing collectible card games, mostly Magic: The Gathering and the Lord of the Rings TCG, but I also tried out others and collected a few. Legend of the Five Rings was one I had simply never crossed paths with. I heard about it years later while it was still under AEG, butContinue reading “My (Late) Journey into Legend of the Five Rings (Review?)”

Board Game Review: Unsettled

8/10 A unique coop puzzle with endless possibilities You are the crew of the Scarab, lost in space and facing all manner of challenges from planetary life trying to kill you to being stranded among asteroids. Only by working together will you survive and make it home. Despite how interested I was in Vindication (byContinue reading “Board Game Review: Unsettled”

Board Game Review: Vindication

10/10 A perfect blend of theme and strategy You are a scumbag thrown overboard by your shipmates. After washing ashore on a strange island, you must explore and regain your honor. Vindication has been on my radar since the first Kickstarter campaign, but I’ve never had money while it was going. My friend acquired aContinue reading “Board Game Review: Vindication”

Board Game App Review: Mystic Vale

8/10 A good, high-production app Available on:Steam for PC — $12.99Apple — $4.99Google Play — $5.99 This week, I’m reviewing several different board game apps. These reviews are primarily looking at the quality of the app and content. Previous reviews: Scythe Tokaido Lords of Waterdeep Aeon’s End Viticulture Through the Ages Mystic Vale is anotherContinue reading “Board Game App Review: Mystic Vale”

Board Game App Review: Through the Ages

7/10 A good but fiddly implementation Available on:Steam and GOG for PC — $15.99Apple and Google Play — $9.99 This week, I’m reviewing several different board game apps. These reviews are primarily looking at the quality of the app and content. Previous reviews: Scythe Tokaido Lords of Waterdeep Aeon’s End Viticulture Through the Ages (theContinue reading “Board Game App Review: Through the Ages”

Board Game App Review: Viticulture

4/10 A messy attempt that lacks any polish Available on:Steam for PC — $14.99Apple — $8.99Google Play — $9.99 This week, I’m reviewing several different board game apps. These reviews are primarily looking at the quality of the app and content. Previous reviews: Scythe Tokaido Lords of Waterdeep Aeon’s End I had avoided the digitalContinue reading “Board Game App Review: Viticulture”

Board Game App Review: Aeon’s End

7/10 Technically competent if lacking presentation Available on:Steam for PC — $14.99Apple/Google Play — $9.99 This week, I’m reviewing several different board game apps. These reviews are primarily looking at the quality of the app and content. Previous reviews: Scythe Tokaido Lords of Waterdeep Aeon’s End is another I’ve not played in person. It hadn’tContinue reading “Board Game App Review: Aeon’s End”

Board Game App Review: Lords of Waterdeep

9/10 Top-notch worker-placement, a steal on sale Available on:Steam for PC — $9.99Apple — $7.99Google Play — $6.99 This week, I’m reviewing several different board game apps. These reviews are primarily looking at the quality of the app and content. Previous reviews: Scythe Tokaido This is the first game in this roundup that I’ve notContinue reading “Board Game App Review: Lords of Waterdeep”