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…
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 –…
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,…
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 finally, the last game from my AEG GenCon haul is a little game called Number Drop. It combines roll-and-writes with a Tetris-type of gameplay that makes for a nice and fast game with a sprinkle of strategy. I’ll be totally upfront that Number Drop surprised me in a good…
I know I say it every time we do a Valeria game, but I never get tired of this game universe. There’s a sense of familiarity, having played other Valeria games, but a unique difference to each and every one. So when Guild Academies of Valeria showed up at my…
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… Mickey and Friends: Food Fight! (2021) The Op 3-5 Players…
I have recently suffered from hobby overload and had lost interest in playing and reviewing many games. It is regrettable, but also hopefully understandable and forgivable. That said, when Evan reached out to me from Evan’s Games about his new Kickstarter project asking for reviews, I was reluctant to agree…
As you know, we at Purple Phoenix Games are big fans of the Valeria-verse from Daily Magic Games. So imagine how hard I fangirled when they reached out to us, asking if we would be interested in previewing their newest game in the Valeria family. Once I was able to…
I am a big fan of fantasy. I love theories of how people believe the future will look, and one such common theme is that of terraforming and finding new places to pioneer. Now, I am obviously no scientist, so the logistics of actual terraforming or exploring foreign planets/systems are…
Let me tell you a story about how I came to own Cubitos. My FLGS, which since moving to Tennessee is an hour away in Knoxville (Sci-Fi City), had great stock of this game a couple months ago. I would step in, browse around, and pass on picking up a…