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 | 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 | 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...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Sep 16, 2025 | Kickstarter Preview, Reviews, Strategy Games, Two Player Games
Fury of the Elements Review: When Tactical Card Combat Gets Thrilling Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO Sometimes you think you don’t like a specific genre of games, and then along comes a game that makes you think, wait a minute! Now let’s be...
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...
