Board game reviews, strategy tips & session reports
Hoplomachus Victorum is a solo campaign game of gladiatorial combat set in a mythological version of classical antiquity. You play as a hero who travels through different regions engaging in tactical arena battles or deadly combat. Over the course of 4 acts, each consisting of 12 weeks, you will build a squad of combat units, face mini-bosses and face off against the final boss.
Car Wars Sixth Edition came out in 2021 and the Orange Purple Starter Set has everything you and a friend need to play and enjoy this game. You’ll get two cars, turning keys, and dashboards plus a bunch of dice and tokens. There are also cards to let you customize your car and crew.
Heroscape Age of Annihilation is a skirmish game with great looking miniatures and fantastic 3d maps you build. The Master Set comes with 20 figures and 9 scenarios and the Battle Box includes 6 figures and 4 scenarios. Both have hours of entertainment in them.
The Dungeon Master’s Guide is the second core rulebook updated for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It is full of advice and tips for both new and veteran Dungeon Masters. Compared to the 2014 DMG, it has more useful information and is organized better.
SAS Rogue Regiment is a cooperative, tactical, stealth board game set in the world of special forces operations. Players take on the roles of members of an elite SAS unit, completing high-stakes missions behind enemy lines.