by LINCOLNHOPPE | Dec 17, 2025 | Deck Building Games, My Favorites, Reviews
Slay the Spire Board Game Review: Where Video Games & Board Games Collide Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO Which is better—a board game or a video game? I used to think I knew the answer. Then I played Slay the Spire board game, and everything changed....
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Dec 10, 2025 | Compilation, Poetry of Games
10 Games That Changed My Life: A Personal Journey Through Board Gaming Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO I’ve been a heavy board gamer for five years now, and I dabbled for many years before that. But this list isn’t about my favorite games....
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Nov 13, 2025 | Deck Building Games, Kickstarter Preview, Reviews
Mystic Lands Review: Card Crafting Magic That Respects Your Time Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO What if I told you there was a game where you can craft cards into strategic works of art, push your luck without losing everything, and pack a two-hour...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Nov 10, 2025 | Deck Building Games, My Favorites, New Releases 2025, Two Player Games
Tag Team Review – This Deck Builder Broke the Rules I Thought I Knew Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard What is this Tag Team? What if I told you that in Tag Team, your biggest enemy isn’t your opponent or their deck? It’s predicting where...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Oct 10, 2025 | Deck Building Games, My Favorites, Reviews, Strategy Games
Moonrakers Review: The Deck Builder That Teaches You About Trust Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard What Makes Moonrakers Special What if I told you there’s a board game that lets you practice one of the most dangerous things we humans do in the most fun...