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 […]
Everyone has a collection of favourite films, CD’s or books that they return to time after time. Even so, the titles included in such lists tend to adapt over time – a remake might replace a classic (or not) or a new artist might replace something at a different time in our lives. With board […]
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. […]
