★★★★½ Concept; the board has every image except the one you want -but that’s what makes it fun.
Check out this game if: you are looking for a fun activity for a large group.
★★★☆☆ Colt Express; Robbing a train seems easy until everyone else tries to rob the same darned train.
Check out this game if: you’re looking for a game with a lot of interaction, some direct conflict, and a really fun theme.
Total Con 2016
This review is a bit of a departure from my normal format of reviewing big box store games, but it still focuses on tabletop games (with a little insight into the fanatic culture).
★★★★☆ Qwirkle; matching shapes and colors, sounds easy, but…
Check out this game if: you’re looking for a thinky game that is very rewarding to play.
★★★½☆ Camel Up; a racing game with no jockeys and camels can hitch a ride with each other.
Check out this game if: you are looking for a light hearted/interactive racing game that feels rewarding to win, but not particularly bad if you don’t.
★★★☆☆ Qwixx; rolling dice for points, really, that’s it, but still quite fun.
Check out this game if: you’re looking for a quick game that involves every player every turn and feels a little strategic.
