Campy Creatures Boardgame Review

This week we have our Campy Creatures Boardgame Review.

When I was a kid, I used to pretend that I was a mad scientist, and I used my science skills to make insane monsters. All for the greater good of Humanity of course. I recently discovered Campy Creatures, a game about pretty much exactly that. Immediately, I was attracted to the cool retro-style artwork and the evil science theme. At a glance, the game mechanics looked like they might be too simple but I was pleasantly surprised by a level of engaging but simple game play that I haven’t seen since love letter.

Campy Creatures is a game of bluffing, deduction, and set collection for 2-5 players. Players begin each round with the same hand of creatures. Their goal is to capture valuable mortals by outguessing their opponents with the creatures they play. Each player has perfect information at the start, so knowing what a person might do in a particular situation is key.

After reading our Campy Creatures Boardgame Review perhaps you would like to buy a copy of your own. Follow the links below to get Campy Creatures for yourself!

Campy Creatures (2nd Edition) – Stone Monkey

Campy Creatures Conversion Edition – Gameology

Campy Creatures (keymastergames.com)

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Unmatched Boardgame Review

Unmatched Boardgame Review of the latest from Restoration Games.

What’s the most fun thing about board games? For me it might be the opportunity to explore stories and possibilities through imagination while being able to engage with others and the game. For others it might be to crush their enemies, see them driven before them, and hear the lamentations of their women. To each their own, I guess.
We recently got to play Unmatched battle of legends vol 2 for our Unmatched Boardgame Review. I absolutely love the imaginative and playful aspect of being able to match up legendary, mythical, and literary characters in a combat free for all for 2 – 4 players. It’s highly asymmetrical but well balanced with simple rules. Plus, I get to find out how spiderman might do against Achillies, or how Sherlock Holmes would fair against Dracula.
Alison likes being able to crush her enemies and see them driven before her. Unfortunately, this game does not come with the lamentations of women.

Check out all the variations in our Unmatched Boardgame Review

Thinking of buying a copy check out the links below

Games Archives – Restoration Games

Unmatched Battle of Legends Volume 2 – Gameology

Unmatched Battle of Legends Volume 1 – Stone Monkey

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Viking See-Saw review

this week we take a look at Viking See-Saw and some kickstarter games that look like they might be awesome.

Sometimes the simplest games are the ones we play the most. Viking See-Saw is a new game from Itten Games and game designer Dr. Reinerkunitia. I’m a big fan of this Japanese boardgame company. They make beautiful small games that are deceptively simple and surprisingly fun. Viking See-Saw is the first game from their new Funbrick series of games.

Itten has realeased 5 funbrick games on kickstarter and so far, an additional 4 funbrick games on their website. After playing Viking See-Saw I’m keen to get my hands on the rest of the series. All of the funbrick games are very simply, very fun, and fit in a very small box.

Itten’s website is in English and Japanese and they have a whole bunch of other games that look amazing. Not just the funbrick series!

itten-games | the Japanese boardgame brand

However, if you would like to buy some of their games you might have trouble buying international. check out the link below to get a copy closer to home.

More Than Meeples

has 7 different funbrick games but viking see-saw might be sold out.

There are also copies on ebay, but so far nothing on Amazon or gamology.

We also talked about the newest game for the TEBURU system that is currently crowd funding on Gamefound. It looks really cool and I’m very excited about the digitally enhanced gameplay of TEBURU. Go to the campaign using the link below.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Milan Uprising by Teburu – Gamefound

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Expeditions – a sequel to Scythe

Expeditions – a sequel to Scythe is a new game within the 1920+ universe that was created by artist Jakub Rozalski. The game designer Jamey Stegmaier previously partnered with Jakub to create Scythe, which is a hugely popular game with multiple expansions. It also happens to be in my top 5 all-time favorite games.

Expeditions – a sequel to scythe is clearly something very new. It has the look and feel of Scythe, but the mechanics are substantially different. So much so that there is no way that one could consider expeditions to be another expansion to Scythe. It is a new story that follows the events of the previous game and its expansions, with perhaps a more focused view of the characters.

We absolutely love Scythe, but having played it to death it has been a long while since we have been able to enter into the 1920+ universe of Jakub Rozalski. In expeditions the art is still provocative and engaging. I was instantly drawn to the story. However, what really makes or breaks the game is how well the new mechanics work. Does this new game capture the same feel as Scythe? Is it different enough to be worth playing? Does it live up to the hype of being a true sequel to Scythe, or could it even be a better game?

If would like to buy this game you can follow the links below

Stonemaier Games (Australia)

Stonemaier Games

Gameology

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Kickstarter Round-up July 2023

It’s time for Kickstarter Round-up July 2023!

Hello fellow board game addicts. Are you looking for someone to help enable your crippling addiction? If yes, then you’re in luck because this week we talk about all the games I currently want to buy and think that maybe you should buy as well. Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of each entry and ultimately decide to buy everything. LOL!

Find out what games are hot and why we think so! After all, we are called Hot game Magnet for a reason. It’s not because we like magnets. We do like magnets, but not for podcasting purposes.

Click on the player below to listen in, as we discuss our favorite games that we don’t have yet!

If the games we discussed in Kickstarter Round-up July 2023 sound good to you, click on the pictures below to go to their crowdfunding pages!

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Stranger Things -UPSIDE DOWN- review

We got a chance to play Stranger Things -UPSIDE DOWN- and definitely had to do a review! I always want games based on IP that I love but most of the time games based on popular shows or TV are pretty terrible. Consequently, I avoid buying games that are officially licensed for TV and Movie IP. That being said, there are some exceptions that warrant a Stranger Things -UPSIDE DOWN- review.

So far, I have encountered a few very good games based on popular IP. Usually, these games are from game companies that specialize in high quality board games with a strong focus on well-developed game mechanics and high production value. Thus, when I saw that CMON had produced a straight to retail board game for stranger things (one of my favorite Netflix shows) I knew that the game would probably be pretty good. After all, CMON produced and outstanding game for the Godfather among others. I expected high quality mini’s and components, Thematic game play, and unique well-developed mechanics.

Does Stranger Things -UPSIDE DOWN- live up to my expectations, and also provide a good game experience, or does the alchemy of CMON+Netflix not quite work? You should probably listen to the episode to find out our thoughts.

If this sounds like a game, you would like to have check out the links below to get a copy of your own!

Buy from CMON

Buy from Gameology

We also talk briefly about the upcoming sequel to Scythe called Expeditions. Check out the links below to find out more.

Expeditions – Stonemaier Games

preorder from Gameology

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Zombicide: Gear Up Review & Kickstarter Roundup

Zombicide: Gear Up Review & Kickstarter Roundup.

We have a few favorite things in boardgames. We like co-operative games. We like fast gameplay and replay-ability. We love Zombicide, but we also love compact games with quick set up and breakdown.

When we discovered Zombicide: Gear Up we honestly didn’t think it was going to be very good. A Cool Mini or Not game with no miniatures? A Zombicide game with no modular map and scenario book? Flip and Write? How could this possibly work? It’s just not Zombicide!

We thought all these things and asked ourselves the questions, but I bought it anyway because it was inexpensive, and I was curious. I’m Glad we did! Holy cow! I continue to be amazed at how well CMON is able to adapt the Zombicide theme to new mechanics. The game is fast, fun, and absolutely feels like Zombicide.

We talk about Zombicide: Gear Up more in the episode and we also do a very quick round up of some the games on kickstarter and in retail that we think might be amazing!

buy gear up from CMON

Zombicide Gear Up – Stone Monkey

Stranger Things Upside Down – Gameology

💡 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas — Kickstarter

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Excavation Earth – Kickstarter boardgames

Excavation Earth - Kickstarter Boardgame

Kickstarter boardgames. There are a lot of board games about buying and selling in a market. It’s a very popular drama and having played more than a few I can tell you it’s actually very fun. Especially when you have a real cleaver premise combined with great art and solid mechanics. Excavation Earth lets you play as an alien archaeologist scouring the ruins of humanity on an abandoned earth looking for cool stuff to sell or put in museums. It’s full of hilarious little easter eggs, but more importantly it’s a very fun well-designed euro. Excavation Earth from Might Boards has done Kickstarter twice and is available in retail. If we’ve convinced you that this is one of the best games ever and you’d like to get a copy, you’re in luck. Check out the links below!

buy the game

Excavation Earth – Stone Monkey

This week we also discuss Kickstarter boardgames currently available to back. I’m not saying you have to back these kickstarter boardgames, but you really should check them out. LOL! Biohack – by uchibacoya looks amazing. One of our faviorite little kickstarter boardgames Aqua garden is from the same company. Expect a lot of game for your dollar.

Apex Legends™: The Board Game by Glass Cannon just looks cool. Glass Cannon had a big success with ther previous game ‘”Frost Pun”. If you’re a fan of the popular video game it might be worth checking out.

Like I said, buy responsibly but these both look like great games to check out on kickstarter. check the links bellow.

Biohack – Kickstarter

Apex Legends™: The Board Game – Kickstarter

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Rhino Hero Super Battle

Sometimes the things you suspect you won’t enjoy turn out to be the things you enjoy the most. For example, lots of people think PB&J is gross without even trying it, but their wrong. I never wanted to play Rhino Hero Super Battle because I didn’t like the yellow box. How silly was I. This isn’t a game from kickstarter but it is easily one of the best kids/family games I’ve played. 5 out of 5! I guess you really can’t judge a game by its box. In other words, everybody should at least try PB&J. LOL! Also, we talk a bit about what’s currently on kickstarter that looks good or interesting. I found 3 games currently on kickstarter that I would buy if I had infinite money and space. Actually, if I had infinite money and space I would probably buy a bout two dozen kickstarter games every week. LOL

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Rhino Hero

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Beast Kickstarter Board Game review

In this fortnight’s podcast episode of Hot Game Magnet, we do a review of the Kiickstarter Board Game: Beast, our latest favorite game from Kickstarter.

Hidden Movement is one of the most thematic mechanics in board gaming. Essentially, there is just something about sneaking around the game board and springing traps on your opponent that really sucks you into the fantasy world of the board game.

Beast by Studio Midhall is a perfect fit for this mechanic. Basically, I can’t say enough how fun it is to skulk around the shadows of a primordial forest as an immense mythological monster. Indeed, it is very satisfying to see your opponent struggle to figure out your whereabouts before you strike. It is almost as satisfying as when you are playing as a hunter and manage to smite the beast.

In this fortnights board game review, we review our newest favorite board game from Kickstarter: BEAST by Studio Midhall. While getting board games in the post from Kickstarter is super fun, so is playing them. Listen to our podcast review of this really awesome game by clicking the player below.

Studio Midhall

Play on Tabletopia

Beast – Shattered Isles expansion

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