A version of this review first appeared at Love Thy Nerd. Check it out! The cover of Pioneer Days depicts a colorful cast of eclectic characters smiling in the sun and looking like they’re having a splendid time

As abstract game month here at The Thoughtful Gamer spills into February for a bit, I have to admit that I’ve fallen more and more

Drop It, the silly abstract dropping-things dexterity game from Kosmos, is part of that eclectic board game sub-genre where the title of the game is

After opening my review of SPQF talking about the slightly strange occurrences when two movies with very similar premises are released at the same time,

Anthelion is on Kickstarter until 1/18/19 Some games feel open and comfortable. Whatever system the designer created feels like it could contain endless iteration and

In film there’s a bizarrely frequent occurrence where two movies with remarkably similar premises or inspirations will release at roughly the same time. Like, remember

I was at the wonderful PAX Unplugged earlier this month, and I was able to share the experience with some friends I hadn’t seen in

Remember when Love Letter was the hot new game taking the western world by storm? A fun game, with fun art, and only 18 cards!

The “we want an objective review” cry that frequently pops up on the internet is one of the most annoying arguments on the face of