Hidden Gem Board Games
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Discover great board and card games flying under the radar. We dig up brilliant, overlooked games and show you why they deserve a place at your table.
Reviews: hiddengemboardgames.substack.com
Reviews: hiddengemboardgames.substack.com
Inheritors punches well above its weight.
I love it when a small box hides a big game and this one delivers that in spades, especially at 2 players where the tension and card play really come alive.
The underlying design is clever, tight and full of smart decisions.
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I love it when a small box hides a big game and this one delivers that in spades, especially at 2 players where the tension and card play really come alive.
The underlying design is clever, tight and full of smart decisions.
#boardgames #cardgames
Inheritors Review: Small box, big tension in a race for the throne
A clever card game with tough choices and smart sacrifices
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January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Inheritors punches well above its weight.
I love it when a small box hides a big game and this one delivers that in spades, especially at 2 players where the tension and card play really come alive.
The underlying design is clever, tight and full of smart decisions.
#boardgames #cardgames
I love it when a small box hides a big game and this one delivers that in spades, especially at 2 players where the tension and card play really come alive.
The underlying design is clever, tight and full of smart decisions.
#boardgames #cardgames
Karvi is a brilliant, under-appreciated game.
The dice rondel feels special and you’re constantly torn between competing options.
In a crowded Viking game market, it stands out and deserves a greater share of the spotlight.
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The dice rondel feels special and you’re constantly torn between competing options.
In a crowded Viking game market, it stands out and deserves a greater share of the spotlight.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
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Karvi Review: A Viking Game Worthy of Glory
Clever dice rondel meets sea voyages in a hidden gem
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January 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Karvi is a brilliant, under-appreciated game.
The dice rondel feels special and you’re constantly torn between competing options.
In a crowded Viking game market, it stands out and deserves a greater share of the spotlight.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
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The dice rondel feels special and you’re constantly torn between competing options.
In a crowded Viking game market, it stands out and deserves a greater share of the spotlight.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
#boardgames
I love a good Japanese-themed game.
Here are some of the best overlooked titles out there.
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Here are some of the best overlooked titles out there.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
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January 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I love a good Japanese-themed game.
Here are some of the best overlooked titles out there.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
#boardgames #boardgamesky
Here are some of the best overlooked titles out there.
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
#boardgames #boardgamesky
This card game looks like a quick filler but delivers real tactical depth.
It plays in ~10-15 minutes with simple moves, but the way you manage offers to the spirits and play around scoring is surprisingly clever.
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It plays in ~10-15 minutes with simple moves, but the way you manage offers to the spirits and play around scoring is surprisingly clever.
#boardgames #cardgames
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January 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This card game looks like a quick filler but delivers real tactical depth.
It plays in ~10-15 minutes with simple moves, but the way you manage offers to the spirits and play around scoring is surprisingly clever.
#boardgames #cardgames
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...
It plays in ~10-15 minutes with simple moves, but the way you manage offers to the spirits and play around scoring is surprisingly clever.
#boardgames #cardgames
open.substack.com/pub/hiddenge...