by LINCOLNHOPPE | Oct 3, 2025 | Family Games, Playthrough, Strategy Games, Two Player Games
Gruntz Teach & Playthrough – Tactical Warfare in a Tiny Box Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO Join me as I teach my wife Page how to play Gruntz, then watch us battle it out on the tabletop! This tactical WWI-themed game from Allplay packs an...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Sep 11, 2025 | Family Games, New Releases 2025, Unboxings
Everdell Silverfrost Collector’s Edition Unboxing – Premium Components Revealed Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard What’s Inside the Everdell Silverfrost Collector’s Edition The moment you see that silver foil text shimmer on the box, you...
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 | 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...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Jul 14, 2025 | Family Games, New Releases 2025, Reviews, Strategy Games
Red Carpet Board Game Review: When Hollywood Magic Meets Spatial Strategy Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction My family and I just played Red Carpet and we were blown away by where the theme meets the mechanics. As a film and television actor...
