Chopstick Tightrope: Steady Hands Not Included
A fun dexterity party game from SPIEL Essen 2026: balancing meeples on an elastic rope with chopsticks. My thoughts after 3 plays at 2 players.
Posts
Reviews, solo plays, monthly recaps, and everything I've written about this hobby.
October 2026 Plays
18 plays, my first SPIEL Essen haul and Moustache as favourite of the month in my October 2026 recap.
The Art of My Shelf, Part 3: Taking Over the Table
The last part of my board game art series: big colours, busy boards, the miniatures I can't play without, and my favourite of them all.
SPIEL Essen 2026: Day 3
My last day at SPIEL Essen, going solo: a magical morning at inPatience, a long-awaited puzzle in Behind, cozy animals in Oakspire, and why I'll be back.
SPIEL Essen 2026: Day 2
Day 2 at SPIEL Essen: the Dwar7s saga, a game made for the art at Esper, Buttons & Bugs changing my mind, and why presentations matter.
SPIEL Essen 2026: Day 1
My first day ever at SPIEL Essen: a laugh-filled Moustache table, two civilisation games, a solo boss fight in 7th Seal and lovely indie discoveries.
The Art of My Shelf, Part 2: Worth Framing
The second part of my board game art series: golden cards, dream cards, and the games whose cards build a whole world on the table.
September 2026 Plays
11 solo plays, Darwin's Journey as favourite of the month, and Unconscious Mind finally played with the right rules in my September 2026 recap.
The Art of My Shelf, Part 1: Before the First Turn
The first part of my board game art series: the boxes that won me over, the cozy games I love to look at, and the creatures that steal the show.
Fromage: Worker Placement with a Side of Cheese
A review of Fromage, a simultaneous worker-placement game about aging and selling artisanal French cheese.
