The Cardboard Audit

  • Faraway

    Faraway

    There’s no shortage of good small box card games circulating around this hobby and for people like myself it can be hard not to add just one more of them to the shelf. They seem to be a really easy purchase, not just for the fact they are generally on the cheaper side but because… Read more

  • Raise a glass

    Raise a glass

    The rather sophisticated looking Viticulture has garnered a lot of praise over the years, often being listed in people’s top however many games lists. Due to the status of this game I felt a copy of it should be added to my cellar, however, much like a distinguished bottle of wine it has sat there… Read more

  • It’s make your Mind Up time

    It’s make your Mind Up time

    Mind Up sits in the themeless small box card game category, which sounds like a bit of an insult doesn’t it? Well it most certainly isn’t meant to be, as clever themeless card games can often be most enjoyable and a very useful weapon in the arsenal of a gamer. Certain themes can put people… Read more

  • Pimping

    Pimping

    Around a year ago I saw a YouTube vid from The Dice Tower talking about how to upgrade games. I’ve always loved the art and colour in board games, so the idea of upgrading boardgame parts has always appealed to me. So far I have pimped a few games…. Let’s Summon Demons This was an… Read more

  • Feathered Friend

    Feathered Friend

    There’s a comfort in sitting down to play Wingspan, with the theme and components laid out before you it feels less like a competitive game and more of a group relaxation exercise. In terms of components and table presence there’s actually quite a lot to look at and take in but it never feels overwhelming,… Read more

  • San Juan

    San Juan

    Some things have elements that aren’t terribly inspiring when described but seem to sing when consumed, an example of this is the television series Detectorists. After it being described and quietly recommended by a few people I decided one evening to give it a go. The pacing was steady, the dialogue and humour perfectly enjoyable,… Read more