We all want first place, that’s why we play competitive games, right? AEG believes that once in a while, being in second place is best. In Why First?, you must play strategically to NOT be in the first place, but the second. Play cards on yourself and other players to manipulate the race in this...
A couple of years ago, I played a campaign of scenarios for a game that was one player verses many. Of course as it was my game, it fell on me to be the one playing against the rest. The Overlord, Dracula or Mister X – The one player against a group of players. You have this in almost every...
Outcasts, criminals, pariahs, and adventurers. Exiles all. Cast away from Earth, the colonies around the Exile Sun now vie for power in a harsh, unforgiving space far from home. In Eric Martin’s game of space battles, players must outmaneuver one another, use resources wisely, and ultimately rise...
Released in 2015 and designed by Alexander Cobian (his first published game), Booty is a pirate-themed “I split, you choose” set collection game, which introduces elements of area majority with a minimalistic stock market mechanic. In this game, players aren’t pirates in the midst of...
There is a truism in gaming that you can sometimes see the gears turning when a player thinks about his next move. AEG makes that a reality in Marling and Dunston’s Empire Engine. Players use gears to run their engine, build their empire, and rule over their opponents. Will your engine rev up and...
Greenbrier Games has teamed up with Zephyr Workshop to bring a new sort of wargame to your tabletop. Looking to offer a unique wargaming experience without the hassle of lugging around miniatures or putting up giant 4×4 tables. A.E.G.I.S. is a wargame in which players control groups of small...
In the Mayfair games Grand Austria Hotel you play the role of an aspiring hotelier in a quest for fame, fortune, and imperial favor in early 20th century Austria. You cater to royalty, artists, and visiting dignitaries as you attempt to turn your tiny hostel into the one and only “Grand...
With tower defense games being so popular on mobile platforms, it was only a matter of time before they made a return to the gaming table. Dragon Valley: Rise of Corundia is part of that triumphant return. Designed by CW Karstens and published by Diamond K Games and Game Salute, Dragon Valley...
Not too long ago a Kickstarter was run for a new card game set in a reimagined Wild West. That game is Grimslingers, and after seeing the success of the campaign Greenbrier Games acquired the game to set it into motion with break-neck speed. Game creator Stephen Gibson has been working his...
Having trouble containing all of Valhalla’s might in one box? Tired of having boxes within boxes for models and more? If so, it’s time to look into an organizer! When it comes to organizers The Broken Token has nearly got any game you can think of covered. Recently the company released a...
