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Red Otter (340 KP) rated Hive Pocket in Tabletop Games
May 29, 2019
Excellent Tile Quality, Smaller than the original hive for more portability (1 more)
Comes with the mosquito and pillbug expansions
An excellent portable update to hive that comes with two expansion to allow deep chess-like strategy anywhere
Rikki Hammond (33 KP) rated Cards Against Humanity: Red Box in Tabletop Games
May 28, 2019
Three expansions in one box (1 more)
Increases replayability
Same negatives as the base game (2 more)
Not worth it if you own the first three expansions already
Doesn't come with blank cards to create your own questions and answers.
More cards = More hilarity
This is one of three colour boxes for CAH, and this one inparticular contains the first three expansions for the base game, which gives even more black and white cards to add to the collection.
This came out after the initial set of expanrmsions were released separately, so if you already own them, there is no point at all in buying this box. For some reason as well, it doesn't come with blank black and white cards, so you can write your own questions and answers out, which were available in the single expansions. Why they took this feature out is beyond me, as it really showed how twisted you and your friends minds could be.
Aside from that, you can't really go wrong with more cards that add more replayability to an already great party game, so this is definitely worth a purchase.
This came out after the initial set of expanrmsions were released separately, so if you already own them, there is no point at all in buying this box. For some reason as well, it doesn't come with blank black and white cards, so you can write your own questions and answers out, which were available in the single expansions. Why they took this feature out is beyond me, as it really showed how twisted you and your friends minds could be.
Aside from that, you can't really go wrong with more cards that add more replayability to an already great party game, so this is definitely worth a purchase.
Otway93 (567 KP) rated Resident Evil 2: The Board Game in Tabletop Games
Oct 25, 2019
Game (4 more)
Pieces
Expansions Available
1-4 Players
Tension
Cost (1 more)
Packaging
Excellent game, though far too expensive!
A truly superb game that thoroughly surprised me!
At first I was a little sceptical about how Resident Evil 2 would translate to a board game, but the creators managed to capture the story and the horror perfectly, somehow making everybody involved absolutely terrified, just like the game!
The game is slightly complicated for those new to dice based games (me included), but I believe it to be an excellent starter for beginners.
The game is also unusually for 1-4 players, though I can't imagine it being much fun solo.
Another plus is the number of expansions, all enjoyable, but just like the core game, they are all considerably expensive for what's involved.
The cost is the main issue with this game, the core game costing between £60-80, and expansions anywhere between £15-30 each.
The expansions, with the exception of the rather good B-Files Expansion, contain very little, and add very little. They contain very little and still use the same amount of packaging, using a lot of plastic and wasting paper and cardboard.
At first I was a little sceptical about how Resident Evil 2 would translate to a board game, but the creators managed to capture the story and the horror perfectly, somehow making everybody involved absolutely terrified, just like the game!
The game is slightly complicated for those new to dice based games (me included), but I believe it to be an excellent starter for beginners.
The game is also unusually for 1-4 players, though I can't imagine it being much fun solo.
Another plus is the number of expansions, all enjoyable, but just like the core game, they are all considerably expensive for what's involved.
The cost is the main issue with this game, the core game costing between £60-80, and expansions anywhere between £15-30 each.
The expansions, with the exception of the rather good B-Files Expansion, contain very little, and add very little. They contain very little and still use the same amount of packaging, using a lot of plastic and wasting paper and cardboard.
Michael Rivera (93 KP) rated Splendor in Tabletop Games
Apr 6, 2019
Simple to learn hard to master
Playing with resources to get gems and get the notice of nobles to your side.
Colorfull game. Easy to learn a must have on your shelf.
Colorfull game. Easy to learn a must have on your shelf.
Red Otter (340 KP) rated Mystic Vale: Conclave in Tabletop Games
May 30, 2019
Mystic Vale: Conclave is a good expansion if you have multiple other expansions for Mystic Vale already. It is at first a giant box/organizer that lets you organise multiple expansions. It also comes with additional decks for more people (or if you like the colors purple and white instead). It adds 8 new cards called totems that are in your play area from the start of the game. I did not like these too much as they sped up the game too much in my opinion and seemed unbalanced. The best part of this expansion in my opinion were the Conclaves. These are cards with advancements and vales from the expansions printed on them. By picking 6 of them randomly, you can allow for a more focused game and actually see multiples of some card types. Especially at smaller player counts when your level 1 advancement deck is more limited.
Akward (448 KP) rated BANG! in Tabletop Games
Jul 20, 2018
Bang is social deduction, for people who don't like social deduction. It becomes fairly obvious early on who is on which team, and that might be something that some people like. Beyond the first round, there is virtually no lieing.
Thankfully, the game makes up for this with the other mechanics. As long as you have the expansions, there is enough variety for the game to be fun. Without the expansions, the cards are very bland.
Speaking of expansions, the High Noon expansion is necessary if you want to play more than one game. It adds variety to each round, and is actually what differentiates Bang from other social deduction games for us.
Overall, if you are looking for a social deduction game, this is probably not what you want. But we still find the game is fun, and does occasionally make it to our table.
Thankfully, the game makes up for this with the other mechanics. As long as you have the expansions, there is enough variety for the game to be fun. Without the expansions, the cards are very bland.
Speaking of expansions, the High Noon expansion is necessary if you want to play more than one game. It adds variety to each round, and is actually what differentiates Bang from other social deduction games for us.
Overall, if you are looking for a social deduction game, this is probably not what you want. But we still find the game is fun, and does occasionally make it to our table.
Jarom Solar Norris (177 KP) rated Hearthstone in Apps
Sep 5, 2018
Red Otter (340 KP) rated Mystic Vale in Tabletop Games
May 29, 2019 (Updated May 29, 2019)
A good game made better with expansions (which I'll review later). The base game is a solid deckbuilder with an awesome twist of a set number of cards in your deck, but you can improve them. There is a interesting press your luck mechanic that lets you know your deck inside and out to help. At two players the game feels a little short. The game ends as the engines really start going. It also does need an expansion to keep it fresh as the base game almost feels a bit limited. With expansions though the game really comes into its own.
Charlotte Ozanne (108 KP) rated Cards Against Humanity in Tabletop Games
Nov 12, 2019
New style of game not often seen before (2 more)
Dark humour
Good for big groups
Can become repetitive (1 more)
Expensive expansions
The first few times I played this game, I thought it was the best thing ever. However, after a few more times, I found myself laughing less and less because I've 'heard it all before'. I recently played with an expansion pack though which picked it up a notch again. If you are willing to keep your deck updated with the expansions then this is a good investment as it's a great game to play with large groups.
Otway93 (567 KP) rated Godzilla: Tokyo Clash in Tabletop Games
Feb 13, 2021
Gameplay (2 more)
Miniatures
Design
No expansions...yet. (2 more)
Tokens
Rulebook
Superb game, could do with some expansions!
A great game for all Godzilla fans!
What can I say? The gameplay is beautiful, simple, fun and quick (despite the terrible rulebook which is stupidly overcomplicated).
The playing pieces, figures of 4 kaiju, Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra and Megalon are a decent size and of a great quality. The design for the game overall is superb!
Now the main downside, the vehicle and small building tokens. While large buildings have plastic 3D tokens, the vehicles and small buildings are all cardboard, and as it shows them from an aerial view, it's usually pretty unclear as to what they are.
Also, Funko Games, this game desperately needs some expansions featuring other kaiju. The base game is great, but it would be great to play the game with Mechagodzilla, Biollante, King Kong, Rodan, so many great kaiju that could add some great twists to the game!
What can I say? The gameplay is beautiful, simple, fun and quick (despite the terrible rulebook which is stupidly overcomplicated).
The playing pieces, figures of 4 kaiju, Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra and Megalon are a decent size and of a great quality. The design for the game overall is superb!
Now the main downside, the vehicle and small building tokens. While large buildings have plastic 3D tokens, the vehicles and small buildings are all cardboard, and as it shows them from an aerial view, it's usually pretty unclear as to what they are.
Also, Funko Games, this game desperately needs some expansions featuring other kaiju. The base game is great, but it would be great to play the game with Mechagodzilla, Biollante, King Kong, Rodan, so many great kaiju that could add some great twists to the game!
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) May 31, 2019