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June Reading Wrap-Up
My thoughts on fourteen books I read in June! A new Mana Worm feature! A small break from board games!
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Nature Review: Invincible Mice and Other Captivating Creatures
★★★★☆ — Nature feels like the genuine article; a family-weight simulation of natural selection showcasing how animals put ecological pressure on one another.… Read More
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The Fox in the Forest Review: A Humble Start
★★★★☆ — If my understanding of board game genealogy is correct, less trick-taking games were coming out in the year 2017. Read More
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Things in Rings Review: Whorl Words
★★★☆☆ — When a board gamer goes out of their way to describe a game as an “activity,” in my experience, they are… Read More
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Cthulhu Death May Die Fear of the Unknown Review: Jumping Coffin
★★★★★ — What they don’t tell you at the online furniture retailer is this: once you buy a big shelf and call it… Read More
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Flamecraft Review: A Gentle Simmer
★★★☆☆ — How can you resist little crystal dragons putting together a bracelet or purple potion dragons making latte art? My god, it’s… Read More
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Please Don’t Burn My Village! Review: Fiery Temperament
★★★★☆ — I was, to this point, aware of less than five games whose names were even worthy of being shouted. Read More
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Let’s Go! To Japan Review: A Cozy Week Away
★★★★☆ — Before I go someplace new, I revel in the opportunity to do some research. Reading blog posts from locals, restaurant reviews… Read More
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FlipToons Review: Luck Be a Ladybug
★★★★☆ — Something about that designer diary was really inspiring to me. It made design seem like it could be spontaneous and maybe… Read More
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Duel for Cardia Review: Seven Signets
★★★☆☆ — Over the course of about 15 minutes, signets will trade hands, ties will form and be broken, and someone will come… Read More
