18 plays, my first SPIEL Essen haul and Moustache as favourite of the month in my October 2026 recap.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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.
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.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
A review of Fromage, a simultaneous worker-placement game about aging and selling artisanal French cheese.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
22 plays, 6 new discoveries, and Luthier as favourite of the month in my August 2026 solo gaming recap.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
A cozy puzzle of drafting and arranging houseplants, beautiful, clever, and replayable solo.
A cooperative deck-building game set in the Harry Potter universe. Embark on a journey through the seven years of Hogwarts.
My July 2026 plays: 20 solo games across 12 titles, led by It's a Wonderful World, plus first impressions of Earth and Race for the Galaxy.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
