There’s a moment in Skara Brae – usually around round three – when you realise you’ve been hoarding bones, shells, and broken tools like a prehistoric raccoon, and suddenly it starts to make thematic sense. The “midden” isn’t just a clever mechanic; it’s the beating heart of the game and of the story that surrounds […]
When I first played Shipwrights of the North Sea a few years ago, I really didn’t enjoy it. I can’t recall the specific issues, but I do recall there being a huge amount of negative interaction between players, with cards that take resources away from you just as you are about to use them, and […]
When it comes to the various similarly themed games from Shem Phillips and Garphill Games, I have to admit to having had a mixed experience so far. I really enjoyed Raiders of the North Sea, but Shipwrights of the North Sea left me cold enough that I felt no inclination to return to the series. […]
