Matt Kiser – Board Game Quest

Astra Review

Matt Kiser — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:19:29 +0000

Mindclash Games is known for its heavy Euro entries, like Anachrony and Trickerion, which are among my all-time favorite games. Recently, though, the publisher dipped its toes into lighter gaming with Astra, published under the newly created Mindclash Play sub-brand. These games are meant to offer Mindclash’s signature depth of theme and strategic play in […]

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Mission Control: Critical Orbit Review

Matt Kiser — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:06:26 +0000

There are plenty of space games out there, and the number of roll and writes is pretty overwhelming at this point. So, what can a new game in a crowded genre with an oft-done theme bring to the table? How about asymmetric player roles? What if it’s a co-op? And why not make it real-time […]

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Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds Review

Matt Kiser — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:01:18 +0000

Have you ever wondered how you’d fare in a post-apocalyptic world full of monstrous foes and harsh landscapes? If movies like Mad Max, Zombieland, The Book of Eli, and Children of Men have taught us anything, it’s that it’d be pretty rough. If we’ve really paid attention, we’ve learned that usually, the greatest threat following […]

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The Ming Voyages Review

Matt Kiser — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:03:49 +0000

I don’t know much about Chinese history, but the background of the Ming voyages is pretty interesting. Apparently, the Ming Empire’s maritime fleet was more technologically advanced than that of Europe until the 18th century. According to legend, in the 1400s, Chinese treasure fleets circumnavigated the globe and discovered every continent except Europe. But is […]

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Motor City Review

Matt Kiser — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:20:32 +0000

Currently, one of my favorite series of games is the steady stream of solid roll-and-writes designed by Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback. If you’ve paid attention to our Quest Lists, you might have noticed that I tend to drop these games in from time to time. A year ago, Three Sisters was my favorite game […]

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Flight Plan Preview

Matt Kiser — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:32:19 +0000

Note: This preview uses pre-release components and rules. What you see here may be different from the final, published game. This post was a paid preview, you can find out more information here. As our recent Quest list showed, when it comes to route-building games, train-themed entries are well-represented. But airplane enthusiasts don’t see a lot of […]

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Dead Inside: Zombie Survival Card Game Preview

Matt Kiser — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:04:45 +0000

Note: This preview uses pre-release components and rules. What you see here may be different from the final, published game. This post was a paid preview, you can find out more information here. I always enjoy a good zombie movie, so Dead Inside piqued my interest when it came through the pipeline. Just a few weeks ago, […]

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Origins 2023 Recap

Matt Kiser — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:19:29 +0000

Origins is one of my local cons, but I hadn’t made it down to the Greater Columbus Convention Center for Origins since 2019. My usual game plan for Origins, and conventions in general, is to load up my schedule beforehand with preplanned gaming sessions. I occasionally sign up for a few official con events, but […]

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Top 10 Thematic Solo Games

Matt Kiser — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:51:16 +0000

Interest in solo gaming has picked up in recent years and for us 1-player gamers, it’s been great to benefit from the boom. Most board games these days include some sort of solo mode, and if there isn’t an official one, there are likely several fan-made options posted to BGG. But that’s not to say […]

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Marvel: Damage Control Review

Matt Kiser — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:55:09 +0000

Several years ago, there were plans for a TV show set in the Marvel universe that focused on a construction company tasked with cleaning up the mess left behind when superheroes and supervillains battle through the city streets. The company, Damage Control, actually shows up in various Marvel comics, and it’s pretty interesting to think […]

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