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…
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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…
And now onto the next game from the Soda Pop Collection – Top Cap. I already reviewed Light Seeker and was a fan. You can probably tell from our rating graphic above that I am also liking Top Cap. Why? Keep reading to find out! Top Cap (2024) ThunderGryph Games…
A while ago, I came across a campaign on BackerKit for a collection of 2-player games in soda cans. Admittedly, the novelty of the soda cans is what initially drew me in, but reading through the campaign about each of the games convinced me to back it. And that’s how…
And for the next installment from my AEG GenCon 2023 experience is Point City. I guess you could call it a sequel to the popular Point Salad, also from AEG. But this new iteration is unique and different enough to stand strong on its own. Keep reading to see if…
I love a gimmick. Something out of the ordinary is right up my alley. Something else right up my alley is the opportunity to preview games in an attempt to draw attention to the game and publisher. Oh, I also like sea creatures. Bundle that all together and we have…
I have a disease called “wanderlust” that keeps me wanting to visit different areas of the world. One such area is the beautiful and ancient lands of Asia. My father has traveled to certain Asian countries and has told of amazing buildings, culture, and people. I know very little of…
This past August (2023) was my first time ever going to GenCon. And boy, was it something special! I bought so many games, got to meet and interact with some great content creators, and got the chance to speak with several publishers as well! AEG had a neat Content Creator…
I absolutely adore Sherlock Holmes and his universe. I binged the Cumberbatch series as quickly as I could, and still stand by my opinion that he makes the best Sherlock. Now, I also very much adore the series Lupin, who takes the title from the literary character of Arsene Lupin…
The next game from my Dig & Find haul is named P for Pizza. I found it amongst some other goodies, in a pizza-slice-shaped box. How appropriate, right? It definitely caught my eye! Now that I’ve gotten to give it a few plays, does it satisfy my taste as much…
In today’s day and age, I feel like wallpaper has become pretty rare to see in new homes. But when I was a kid, it was THE thing to have. It seemed like every room had a different wallpaper, and thus, gave off a different vibe. But as times have…
The Kids Table series from Purple Phoenix Games seeks to lightly explore games that are focused toward children and families. We will do our best to give some good insight, but not bog your down with the millions of rules… If you remember, I was recently at the Dig & Find in…
The Kids Table series from Purple Phoenix Games seeks to lightly explore games that are focused toward children and families. We will do our best to give some good insight, but not bog your down with the millions of rules… I was recently at the Dig & Find in town,…