2010 October
Things have been busy lately, but the Cave dwellers haven’t forgotten what season this is. Therefore, it’s about time we review some fear-related games with this year’s Screams from the Cave. To start, Dennis gives us his take on Zombiegeddon from Twilight Creations. Designed by Reiner Knizia, this board game forces players to stock up supplies for the apocalypse, then fight for more once Z Day arrives. Since we want the scream-inducing games to reach blood-curdling volume, we’re also hitting you with Demian’s review of Killer Thriller, a brand-new roleplaying game from Timeout Diversions. This small PDF RPG embraces the Paranoia style of character mortality, so expect bloodshed – big time. Have a read through both reviews, and see if either one has you seeing blood red.
Archive for October, 2010
OgreCave review – Fictionaire
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Always keeping busy, today Lee has provided us with a review of Fictionaire by Days of Wonder. This trivia/party game has similarities to Balderdash, yet with a few entertaining twists that establish the game’s unique feel. If you’re looking for a new party game for your next gathering, or just enjoy challenging your friends in trivia games, Fictionaire might be your sort of game.
OgreCave review – Z-Man Games week: Martinique
Friday, October 15th, 2010
We’re wrapping up OgreCave’s week-long look at Z-Man Games with my review of Martinique. This pirate-themed treasure hunt has multiple tasks to keep two captains and their crews busy – claiming map clues, gathering valuable souvenirs, and especially outmaneuvering the opposing pirates. Heck, it’s even an important decision to choose when to quit searching and get a drink at the bar! If you’re ready to dig for the Lost Treasure, or like the idea of Clue taken down a different evolutionary path, read more about Martinique.
OgreCave reviews – Z-Man Games week: Road Kill Rally
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
As we near the end of our Z-Man Games week, Andy gives us his review of Road Kill Rally. This Mad Max-like race to the finish line is a bloody, frantic, unpredictable good time. Andy has thoroughly kicked the tires and checked under the hood, so be sure to read his review, and get up to speed on Road Kill Rally.
OgreCave review – Z-Man Games week: The Speicherstadt
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Our week-long look at Z-Man Games releases continues today with Demian’s review of The Speicherstadt. This Eurogame asks players to manage resources and win auctions for special cards, which can grant special abilities later in the game. In this manner, the game brings in a touch of the evolving strategy effect popular in card-drafting games like Dominion or Thunderstone. Have a read, and see if The Speicherstadt is up your alley.
OgreCave review – Z-Man Games week: Burrows
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
To continue OgreCave’s look at recent Z-Man Games releases, Demian gives us his review of Burrows. This tile-laying game requires players to attract different colors of gophers, which attract the attention of photo-snapping tourists and earn points. Since there aren’t enough critters of each color to go around, each player tries to lure gophers away from his opponents by building a more enticing burrow. Who will have the best selection of photogenic gophers when the tour buses show up? In case you’re curious, Demian’s review digs into Burrows more fully.
OgreCave reviews – Z-Man Games week: Magical Athlete
Monday, October 11th, 2010
This week, OgreCave’s aiming the spotlight (torch light? lantern?) at Z-Man Games, starting with Andy’s review of Magical Athlete. In this multi-round race game, players bid on racers, then run their selected athlete through a few highly competitive races around the track. Naturally, special abilities and magical effects will run rampant, and anyone could come from behind to win. Is this the next racing game you need to pick up? Read Andy’s review and find out if you should run out and get Magical Athlete.
OgreCave review – Heroes of Graxia
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Lee knows a good card game when he plays it, but is Petroglyph’s Heroes of Graxia counted among them? This Magic: The Gathering meets Dominion game opens new territory for card gamers on the lookout for new systems. Lee enjoyed giving it a test run, so be sure to read his review and see if Heroes of Graxia sounds right for you.
The IT Crowd – the board game add-on
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Fans of The Office – either the BBC original or the NBC show – are probably already aware of The IT Crowd, thematically similar and more appealing to Big Bang Theory fans and Generation Nerd. Well, we’ve just heard about a bonus feature included with the 4-DVD Series 1-4 Special Edition Box Set: a fantasy board game based on The IT Crowd (scroll down on Amazon listing for images). The game board is double-sided (one side office, one side fantasy version), and includes characters from the show, their fantasy world versions, and a cut-and-fold d20. The Cave dwellers approve, and will begin compiling a list of other shows that should follow suit.