Chits and Chat

Sometimes even peaceful things can become a competition. As such we have the colorful head to head battle for oneness that is, Mandala. This week the guys hike to the mountains to try to find their place in the universe.

It's that time again. Top 5 roundup! This week Alex and Kaz make their top 5 lists to recommend their choices for the best games to take out and their favorite games overall. Just in time for holiday shopping!

Yee haw! Grab your six gun, and a sack, it's time to rob a train! This week Alex and Kaz board the express train across the wild west to play the zany and thematic, Colt Express. Keep your eyes peeled for that Marshall!

Very few games are themed around Africa that make it to the game shelves of our local game stores. This week Alex and Kaz take a look at one of the best, Targi. Let's head to market!

Turns out there's more to the spy game than gadgets and fast cars. It also takes a clever mind and a team to back you up. But be careful! There are always competing spies around to pick up on your secret transmissions and steal your glory. This week Alex and Kaz match wits in the super secretive game, Codenames.

Blue may be the loneliest number, but it can also be stunning and exciting. Of course I'm talking about the game, Azul. This week Alex and Kaz try their hand at this well known tile laying game. Prep the factories!

Alex and Kaz are back at the tiny epic table. This time with TACTICS! That's right, they finally introduced tactical strategy to gameplay. Or, they forgot to update the placeholder name before publishing. Either way, the guys take a look and let you know if this Tiny Epic holds it's own in the Tiny Epic universe. Oh yeah, it's called, Tiny Epic Tactics!

Some people just start off great and keep getting better. This week Alex and Kaz talk about the first widely published game from designer Phil Walker-Harding, Archaeology. Does the recently rereleased and expanded game still hold up?

This week Alex and Kaz tackle the very green, very alliterative game, Fuji Flush. A Friedmann Friese game through and through, the guys must out smart each other and build alliances at the same time. Who wants to join the 2 club?

This week Alex and Kaz travel to France to play the roll and write, Castles of Burgundy TCG. A little game with a lot of choices, COBTCG may be the definition of a "gamer's" roll and write. Let's find out.