by LINCOLNHOPPE | Sep 7, 2025 | Family Games, Reviews, Two Player Games
Patchwork vs Splendor Duel: Head-to-Head Two-Player Board Game Showdown Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard The Setup: Two Games, One Winner It was time for a two-player showdown. I picked up both Patchwork and Splendor Duel, and my wife and I sat down to play them...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Aug 27, 2025 | Family Games, Kickstarter Preview, New Releases 2025, Reviews, Strategy Games
Into the Machine Board Game Review: When Robot Workers Meet Spatial Puzzles Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction What if I told you these bright geometric shapes were adorable, whimsical robots capable of making 45 minutes fly by, leaving you with a...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Aug 25, 2025 | Kickstarter Preview, Reviews, Strategy Games
Best Eleven Board Game Review: Build Your Dream Soccer Squad Through Strategic Auctions Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction Are you a soccer fan who’s always dreamed of building your own ultimate team? Best Eleven (2025) delivers that fantasy...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Aug 9, 2025 | Poetry of Games, Reviews, Strategy Games
Black Forest Board Game Review: When Games Mirror Life Itself Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction Don’t judge me – I’m newer to the hobby and I’ve never played an Uwe Rosenberg game until now. But Black Forest, this very hyped...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Jul 23, 2025 | Family Games, Kickstarter Preview, New Releases 2025, Reviews, Strategy Games
Rumian Board Game Preview: A Medieval Kingdom Where Retreat Fills Your Pockets Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction Imagine a kingdom where your rivals’ retreat could fill your pockets, where a sneaky wolf prowls the wilderness, and where having...
