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...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Jun 20, 2025 | Family Games, Reviews, Strategy Games
Red Dog Junction Review: Space Cowboys & Gold Cubes! Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction Cowboys, spaceships, and gold – Red Dog Junction had me at “buckle up for this gold rush in space.” This pick-up-and-deliver game delivers a...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | May 22, 2025 | Family Games, Reviews, Strategy Games
Gnome Hollow Review: A Delightful Tile-Laying Game with Surprising Strategic Depth Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard Introduction At first glance, Gnome Hollow is cute, charming, and even whimsical. But is it any good? Yes! Gnome Hollow is a great game that...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Apr 4, 2025 | Family Games, New Releases 2025, Quick Games, Reviews, Two Player Games
Floristry Board Game Review – Where Peaceful Gardening Meets Auction Excitement Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard First Impressions 🌸 Floristry is a tile placement game that innovates in a way that’s both surprising and satisfying as heck. With two...
by LINCOLNHOPPE | Mar 18, 2025 | Family Games, New Releases 2025, Reviews
Misfit Heroes Review – Where Whimsy Meets Strategic Tableau Building Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard First Impressions 🦸♂️ Misfit Heroes, designed by Phil Walker-Harding and published by AEG had me at ‘supermodel cyclops,’ but the satisfying...
