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 | Sep 29, 2025 | Kickstarter Preview, Strategy Games, Two Player Games
Gruntz Kickstarter Preview: Epic WWI Tactics in a Tiny Magnetic Box Review by Lincoln Hoppe: The Game Bard INTRO Can a game fit infantry, tanks, aircraft and epic victories into a box this small? That’s the question I found myself asking when I first laid eyes...
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 | 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 | 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...
