I began a new hobby, foam coring. I needed something that was different than my usual screen staring, movie and TV watching self. Something that would challenge me, utilize my OCD and extreme attention to detail and perfectionism, something that would frustrate me in a different way, and something that would pay off in the long run. I chose foam coring for all those reasons, and of course, because I love board games and want them to be kept nice for a long time, as well as make them easier to setup and start playing.
board games
Board Game Review - Pandemic
Welcome to the world of cooperative gaming. These type of games pose an entirely different challenge, where everyone at the table teams up to play against the game. It’s a turn of events and can bring a group together again after a game of attacking and stabbing each other in the back. Typically a good co-op game can be challenging for the whole group together, and it’s rarely one person’s fault for a loss.
Board Game Review - Takenoko
Takenoko has quickly become one of my favorites to play. The game’s concept is pretty easy to understand, and the goal is the same as most: be the person who has the most points at the end. However, there are five or so different strategies that you can take to get points, and unlike games such as Settlers or Puerto Rico, you don’t need to adapt to all strategies to win, just do one thing very well.
Board Game Review - Bohnanza
On the surface, Bohnanza appears cheesy, simplistic, and light on strategy, but sit down at a table of experience, and it quickly turns into a loud, action packed, decision making strategy game worth playing. Another Rio Grande hit, this game offers a lot of replay ability based on how the cards come up, and how you decide to collect and earn.