An easier version of “The Game”, but it actually has different rules!
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Rules
=> Len’s half page Rules Summary v1
How To Play:
Game (The Game) Quick and Easy
Mind (The Mind) Soulmates
Adds an intriguing TWIST to the card game The Mind! Now with clues but playing cards face DOWN! Not yet available in the USA, but I likely will preorder it at I’m Board!
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=> Rules
How To Play:
Rumis (aka Blokus 3D)
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=> Official Website
=> Rules (as a webpage)
=> Official Rules (four pages)
=> Len’s 1/2 page Rules Summary v1
NOTE: This game isn’t one that fits the “play nice” theme too well. You are out to survive much of the time:)
=> Replacement Parts
=> 12 More Game Board Maps
=> Build These Shapes (using just 7 specific blocks)
Overview with some explanation:
DorfRomantik
Many reviews refer to this game as a cooperative Carcassonne style game. This is a chill game that you can’t “lose”. A very relaxing game that still can stimulate your brain but with simple rules. Easy to play (but Game Night video did have a bunch of times where they didn’t follow the rules). Might be seen as a solo game that can be played with others, but the social aspect can be extremely fun too. Can play a game in 15-20 minutes and you will want to play two or three games in a row (per Board Game Happy review video).
PLUS it is a Legacy Style game with boxes to open as you achieve various goals.
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Official Website
=> Official Rules // Official Rules Addendum (explanations and examples)
=> Official interactive Tutorial
=> Campaign Score Sheet (1page)
=> Len’s 1 page Rule Summary
=> Playlist
=> Music to play by
An interesting overview:
Monolyth
Three dimensional Tetris style blocks to build a 4x4x4 (or 4x4x3) cube! From the designer of Barenpark.
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Rules
=> Lens 1pg Rule Summary v2
=> Background Music for Monolyth
Review:
Catacombs Cubes with Monuments expansion
It’s like the Project L game taken to a new level (er, building level that is)
1-4 players for the base game. The expansion expands the player count to 6 as well as adds new tiles, dice and options.
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Kickstarter
=> Rules
=> Expansion Rules
=> Len’s 1 page Rule Summary
Overview (including the Monuments expansion):
Little Prince – Make Me A Planet
This game ties in quite well with the famous book (references at the bottom)! One of the videos said that they got the game first and then went and bought the book! We love the book, so I jumped at the chance to get a used copy of the game at I’m Board! Each player constructs a planet on a 4×4 grid so several of the videos compared it to Kingdomino (each player constructs a 5×5 land area)
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Rules
=> Lens One Page Rule Summary
Playthrough – 2 player with one of the 3 selection tiles hidden (queued up to where they start playing the game)
Kingdomino (King Domino)
Dominoes with a twist (actually with crowns:) – it won the Game of the Year !!!
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Original Rules / Rules_US_2nd_Edition
=> Len’s Half Page Rule Summary (Variations and notes on the other half)
How To Play (Watch It Played):
Santorini New York
The New York update to the great game Santorini with three dimensional building pieces you use during game play! The New York update now is more fun with 3 or 4 players and has multiple special ability cards!
=> BoardGameGeek
=> Rulebook (Aug 12 2020 update)
=> Len’s One Page Rule Summary
How To Play:
Zombie Kidz Evolution
Don’t worry – evolution is not in the game at all – it just means it is the sequel to Zombie Kidz
Personally, I don’t see what OTHER people see in Zombies… but they seem to be the big thing in games (I suppose they are a good alternative to fighting off aliens). If you are OK with fighting off Zombies, then here is a very interesting Cooperative game! (so all players are working together to beat of the Zombies). The unique thing about this game is that the rules gradually change as you play … there are secret envelopes that you open when you win that grant you more super powers etc.
Ages 5 and up. Best with 2 or 4 players. 5-15 minutes to play.
Explained by a kid:
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