Game: Container Date: July 30, 2026 Impression: A classic economic auction game. You set prices of good for others to purchase, and purchase from others to build a set of goods to auction. The twist is goods are worth different amounts to different people and it's secret. The production value is great, I need to play a few more times with people who've played before as it's very easy to over pay like in modern art.

Game: Railway Boom Date: July 18, 2026 Impression: Auctions! Who doesn't like a good auction? Well Railway Boom is basically 4 auctions masquerading as a game. Over 4 rounds you do 4 auctions to determine turn order for 4 different actions, using 4 different resources. I did enjoy it but it definitely helps to have played to better understand the value of things you are bidding on. Design Thoughts: It's interesting to think mechanically the game is just 20 actions (there is one non auction action you do each turn). I always feel games need to me more actions, I should start counting number of actions in games I play.

Game: 1923 Cotton Club Date: June 28, 2026 Impression: A simple enough worker placement game, where you are buying cards from a tableau to build up your night club. Comes in a tight box with really nice art and a great sense of the setting. Not jumping to play again as much as I wanted to play 1975 White Christmas again (same publisher).

Game: Until Proven Guilty - Thirst for Justice Date: May 1, 2026 Impression: A cooperative narrative puzzle game, you are a novice attorney choosing the appropriate case material, that is released slowly to answer, to progress the narrative. You aim to make as few mistakes as possible. Was an enjoyable 60 minutes play with a humorously written story and only one moment of frustration, I'll definitely try the other cases they have.

Game: Cat Packs Date: May 1, 2026 Impression: You are building a tableau of cats cards, following rules to match certain sides to each other. Place them well and of the right types to score points. It's a simple enough game once you get going with a tight scoring range. The production design is a little rough but the cat pictures are enjoyable and well done.