Review

Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time — back you were all in the pub, swapping tales of bravado over ales. 12+, 2-4 players, 10 to set up, 30-60 to play

When you open the 75th Anniversary Edition of Escape from Colditz by Osprey Games, you immediately realize this is no ordinary modern board game. 14+, 2-6 players, 5 to set up, 90-150 to play

Plenty of folks came to town looking to make their fortunes in gold, but not you — your vision looked different. 12+, 2-4 players, 5 to set up, 30-60 to play

Everybody loves wizards. 14+, 2-4 players, 10 to set up, 30-45 to play

Hop aboard your trusty ship to find adventure and fame in Islebound, the latest title from Red Raven Games. 13+, 2-4 players, 5 to set up, 90 to play

Oh, to have seen the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893! 10+, 2-4 players, 10 to set up, 30-40 to play

City planning must feel like designing a massive jigsaw puzzle — at least that’s what it looks like from the outside. 8+, 2-4 players, 5 to set up, 30-60 to play

Confession time: I always wanted to run an amusement park. 8+, 2-4 players, 10 to set up, 45-60 to play

If your lake cottage gaming crew longs for something light and fast to pump up the fun on summer nights, then try Flip the Bird, a new card game by Renegade Game Studios. 6+, 2-10 players, 10 to set up, 30-60 to play