I know not all gamers will agree with me, but I enjoy a good gimmick in a game. Sometimes it works really well, and sometimes it really just seems to only be a gimmick. But either way, they can be pretty fun. So when I came across Diced Veggies, in…
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When it comes to push-your-luck games, I’m usually not a fan. The balance between risk and reward is something that can stress me out, especially in fast-paced games. But when I came across Chicken!, a little push-your-luck game from Scott Almes (of Tiny Epic fame), I decided I’d give it…
We at Purple Phoenix Games are fairly new on the TikTok scene (check us out!), but it’s been a great place to connect with other gamers, content creators, and publishers! And that’s how I came across I’m Right You’re Wrong. So without further ado, read on to learn about this…
I have mentioned on several occasions that Sherlock Holmes remains a mainstay of subjects of which I may never tire. Even when considering roles played by actors in recent iterations, I have enjoyed each’s take on the character (with Benedict Cumberbatch being my favorite of the lot). I had seen…
And finally, the last game from my ThunderGryph Soda Pop Fridge Bundle – Cat-a-comb. An abstract strategy game about stacking cats? Sounds interesting! But does the cute concept translate into good gameplay? Keep reading to find out! Cat-a-comb (2024) ThunderGryph Games 2 Players 15 Minutes Ages 14+ BGG Weight –…
And finally, we reach the last game from my big Dig & Find haul – Capture the Flag. Now, the game of Capture the Flag is near and dear to my heart. I remember many days and nights spent as a child playing Capture the Flag with the neighborhood kids.…
Next up from the Soda Pop Collection is Forgensis. The theme and gameplay are similar to Hive, but this game offers a couple of neat twists to help it stand apart. Spoiler alert: the Soda Pop Collection is currently 3 for 3 in terms of great games for me so…
I don’t know about you, but I love a good trip to the beach. I like to lounge in the warm sand, play games and sports on the shoreline, and swim in the wavy water. Admittedly, I do have some irrational fears about the beach – shark attacks, stepping on…
With the immense size of the board game industry lately, so many new games are brought to market every single day around the world. But due to logistics, not all games are available in every country. Which is a bummer. Fortunately for us, though, publishers can acquire the rights to…
If you’ve ever played a Holiday Hijinks game from Grand Gamers Guild, then the Endangered Rescue series will seem familiar. An 18-card escape room game, but these are based on different animal endangered species from around the world. Think of this as a mashup between the Holiday Hijinks games and…
Another Holiday Hijinks? Sign me up! The 9th game in the series tackles one sort of ‘holiday’ that many people will experience only once in life – a wedding. Someone has sabotaged the plans for the big day, and it’s up to you to solve the puzzles to get everything…
At Purple Phoenix Games, we primarily deal in board game reviews and previews, but every so often we get the chance to check out gaming accessories. So when Rolyn Dice Limited reached out to us on TikTok, I was intrigued. They specialize in unique dice cases and quality dice bags,…
Have you ever loved something SOOOO much and thought that it could never be improved? Like when you were going hard on Mountain Dew until you tried the infinitely superior Mountain Dew Code Red. Just think back to the time its cherry-flavored goodness touched your tongue and sent shivers of…
One thing I really enjoy about being in Purple Phoenix Games is having the opportunity to play tons of awesome games that I may not otherwise have had the chance to play. La Familia Hort is a great example. I had never even heard of the game until Marc from…