Among the best things in life is playing printed games in person with family and close friends. When those are not convenient we like iOS Board Games.
News, reviews, previews, and opinions about board gaming on iPhones, iPads, iPods and even Android devices. (iPhone board games, iPad board games, iPod board games, Android board games)
The Stats: Compatibility: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad at 2x Current Price: Free Developer/Publisher: Zarksoft Version: 1.0.6 Size: 222 MB Multiplayer: Yes, Online. AI: No Itunes link: Empire of the Eclipse
Review: Empire of the Eclipse is a new social 4x game for iOS. We were a little skeptical at first but then we learned that the game is online on servers but it does have a clear end. Once one player achieves their end game condition, the server ends and that player is the winner. It is a deep game that will take weeks to complete and so this review can only touch on a portion of what is available.
Like many 4x games Empire of the Eclipse tasks players with building a space empire to meet one of three goals. These goals include having a wide trade network, leading in research and ruling warfare. Each of these has an end game condition that will make that player the winner of the server. In the game players will build ships to fight and travel to planets. They will also build outposts and other buildings to obtain resources from planets and expand their empire. Players have options to form alliances with players they have encountered or declare war. This app is a real time app but each action takes time. Building a fleet of ships could take a few hours, and certain projects could take half a day or more. Do not fear, there is not way to play real world money to speed up this process, players simply all operate under the same constraints. The app also lets you set up notifications to alert you when certain tasks are complete. Play continues until one player reaches their win condition.
Empire of the Eclipse is strictly an online game. One thing that may scare off some players is that a subscription is required to play. This brings me to a major concern with this game. The number of hoops to get a player up and going number so many that this may only be for the truly hardcore. First a player must set up an account, this is simple but many players are annoyed with creating multiple iOS game accounts. Second, the app features a video tutorial with several sections. To go through all of these sections it can take perhaps an hour or more. These videos are also unable to be sped or jumped around in, you must watch as presented. Once players have done all this, they must then get a subscription to try to game. The subscription is a small amount ($2 for a month) and is paid month by month (not automatically taken out), however, it presents a discouraging hurdle for new players. Once a player clears all of these gates they can enjoy a deep 4x game with an innovative multiplayer system. The ability have an MMO 4x game should appeal to fans of the genre as it gives you the feeling you are used to while including hundreds of players in the mix.
The interface and graphic design of Empire of the Eclipse works well for the type of game it is. The game is presented in a series of grids until you get down to the system level and even this is somewhat defined by a grid. This seems most likely a needed tool to track the position of hundreds of players on a server. Most of the building actions can be accessed by clicking the planet you wish to build the item. Likewise clicking on ships will allow you to order them to harvest or attack. The symbology is pretty straightforward but like many 4x games it will take sometime to find your way around (even post tutorial). The grid system really give it a board game feel but it does lack some of the sleekness of something like Starbase Orion.
There will be many negative reactions to Empire of the Eclipse because it is not a game for everyone. You must be willing put in the time to learn the game and then commit to a massive online game for several days or weeks. The MMO setting seems like a great experiment and can be very enjoyable. It seems like a game that you could play with friends and have stories to tell.
Conclusion: Your enjoyment of the Empire of the Eclipse is very conditional. I recommend you read this and others reviews and view the tutorial and then decide if this is for you. If you are a fan of 4x games and find the idea of a 4x game with hundreds of players, I would check this out. The small one month subscription fee is not a lot to simply try the game, if you are a fan of the genre.
Rating:2/4Not for every player but an innovative idea
The Stats: Compatibility: iPad Only Current Price: $4.99 Developer/Publisher: Touch Dimension/Bullypix Version: 1.0 Size: 107 MB Multiplayer: Yes. Local and Online. AI: Yes. Itunes link:Autumn Dynasty Read more »
Hacienda HD Getting Very Close to Submission We've learned from Cube Your Mind that Hacienda HD, the iOS implementation of Wolfgang Kramer's Hacienda, is very near submission to the App Store. A final version was sent to testers last week. Cube Your Mind had hoped to submit the app to Apple by this past weekend. More info to come soon.
Skotos Info Update Checking with Shannon from Skotos we've learned that Reiner Knizia's Money will be updated with GameCenter leaderboards, Elo rankings, and achievements, including "quests" (harder ways to win) in about 2 or 3 weeks. Each other Skotos app will also receive leaderboards, Elo rankings, and achievements (but not quests yet) every one or two weeks after Money. Reiner Knizia's Masters Gallery should release in Q2 (June), Eric Vogel's Armorica in Q3 and Reiner Knizia's King Arthur Card Game in Q4.
Uwe Eickert Says Strike of the Eagle and 1812 Coming to iPad Uwe Eickert, founder of Academy Games was recently interviewed at Wargamer.com. In the interview Mr. Eickert states that Strike of the Eagle and 1812: The Invasion of Canada are being developed in HTML5 format for both computers and iPads.
Big Daddy's Creations Improving Neuroshima Hex Login Procedure A tweet from Big Daddy's Creations says that they are testing an optimized login procedure and that it works really smoothly, apparently taking about three seconds. Not yet sure when we'll see the update, but as usual, Big Daddy's appears to be listening to its fans like the developer they love.
Updates for Conquest! Medieval Realms Coming Over on TouchArcade Slitherine has reported on upcoming updates for Conquest! Medieval Realms. Among improvements are a save feature that is now in and being tested, resolving memory issues, a pinch zoom that is not yet working as well as they'd like, harder difficulty settings, and some other things. Slitherine is planning to submit the update this week.
App Releases
Free version of Total War Battles: Shogun Released Sega has announced that a free version of Total War Battles: Shogun is now available to download from the App Store. It is a "demo" version with five missions from the main game. You can get it on the App Store now.
Sing Something the Game Released You've heard of Draw Something. Now a developer named CUKETA brings you Sing Something the Game. In Sing Something you sing a song from a selected category and your friend guesses what song it is. You both get coins for the correct answer. Repeat. You all better hope Brad does not start posting solicited Sing Something clips. The app can obtained for free from the App Store.
App Updates
Nightfall Updated Playdek has updated Nightfall to version 1.0.1. The update includes improved tutorial flow and text, improved rule book text and layout, improved interface presentation and some minor bug fixes. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Forbidden Island Updated Button Mash Games has updated Forbidden Island to version 1.1.1. The update includes corrections to the number of sandbag cards in the treasure deck, improvements to the tutorial steps, and more. Check out the full details on the App Store.
Draw Lively Updated Developer Sunny Orange Software aims to make a better draw-and-guess game app experience. The Draw Lively app which features online drawing & guessing for up to 6 players, rooms to play and chat with friends, and viewing, sharing, and replaying a history of drawings has been updated to version 2.0. The update includes support for iPad, more colors and better performance overall. You can check out the full details on the App Store.
Assassin's Creed Recollection Updated UbiSoft has updated Assassin's Creed Recollection to version 1.10.11. The updated includes a fix to Uplay connection problems, improved Market navigation, and fixes Targeted Abilities (Gameplay). You can check out the details on the App Store.
Best Board Games Updated It's just Ludo and Snakes and Ladders but Joe Pitto has updated Best Board Games to version 2.0. The update includes vs AI, "play in pairs" team Ludo, a re-programmed engine, and re-drawn graphics. You can get it on the App Store for $0.99.
Hot Deals
Quado Drops Price on Mexican Train to Free Quado Media is a developer working a feature of apps that not many developers seem to be paying attention to right now. Quado's specialty is apps that use iPhone/Touch as a "hand" for hidden information and the iPad for the "board" of shared information like you would when playing a print board game. Few apps do this. EA's Scrabble is one that we know of. Comment here if you know more. Quado has now dropped the price on one of their first apps, Quado Mexican Train Dominoes, from $2.99 to free. So if you have an iPad and some friends with iPhone/Touches you can try out their app that plays in "console mode" with a main board and hidden domino hands. Expect to hear more from this developer in the future. Get Mexican Train now for free on the App Store and pick up the "hand" app, Mexican Tray for free as well.
Mother Lode Price Dropped to Free Over the holiday weekend, Order of Magnitude Games dropped the price of its Survive-inspired app to free. We've heard that this current sale is not likely to happen again for a while so get it while you can. Additionally, the developer has also noted that they are working on their second game. If it does well enough to keep them in business then they will come back to Mother Lode, revamp the art and sound, and add more gameplay options. You can get Mother Lode for free right now on the App Store.
Interesting Links
Tin Man Games to Bring Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks to iOS and Android Tin Man Games, maker of gamebook adventure apps where you choose your own adventure and battle with dice, made a simple two word announcement on their web site last week: Fighting Fantasy. A press release from Tin Man that appeared on Gamasutra states that Tin Man will develop Blood of the Zombies, the long-awaited Fighting Fantasy gamebook from Ian Livingstone, written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and 30 years of Fighting Fantasy. The app will be released simultaneously alongside the printed book being published by Icon Books in August 2012. Using their critically acclaimed gamebook engine, Tin Man Games will also be bringing a number of the other Fighting Fantasy books to iOS and Android, with Steve Jackson’s House of Hell slated as the second release later in the year.
OLO Game Releasing May 31st Developer Sennep describes OLO as a social board game of skill and strategy. A board gamer description might include comparisons to Crokinole or perhaps Bocce. It's a dexterity game where the object is to get and keep your discs of different sizes (and thus different physics) in your opponent's zone. The app features two player, four player and online multiplayer as well. An HTML5 web app of the game can also be obtained for free by visiting the OLO web site from an iPad or iPhone.
Note: Sadly, no column this week. I felt like it was important to release this video review of Neuroshima Hex in its stead. I hope you enjoy.
The Stats: Compatibility: Universal Current Price: $2.99 Developer/Publisher: Big Daddy's Creations Version: 2.0.1 Size: 163 MB Multiplayer: Yes. Local and Online. AI: Yes. Itunes link: Neuroshima Hex Read more »
Teaser Video for Magic: The Gathering Duel of the Planeswalkers 2013 Wizards of the Coast has released a teaser video for Magic: The Gathering Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013. It should be noted that the graphics in the video are probably from the PC or console version and the iPad version could very well look different. Still, we like the direction this is taking.
Magnifico and Inkognito Coming to iOS As reported by Eric on BGG News, designer Spartaco Albertarelli has announced that he's working on an iPad version of Magnifico. Another effort from Italy has Dario de Toffoli announcing that Studiogiochi and iNigma are working on an iPad version of Inkognito as well.
Think - Mindpath and San Juan Coming from Ravensburger Digital In a short interview with Thomas at Ravensburger Digital (to be posted soon), we learned that their next app will be Reiner Knizia Think - Mindpath in June and followed a few weeks later by Andreas Seyfarth's San Juan.
Le Havre Info Update Chris from Codito dropped by BGG to let everyone know that testing on Le Havre for iOS Universal has been going very well and they are honing in a release date which could be late June for the much anticipated app.
App Releases
Sword and Poker Back in the App Store With Sequel We're not sure if we remember why the original Sword & Poker disappeared from the App Store, but now it's back and with its sequel to boot. Sword & Poker 2(WW) is a fusion of Poker and an RPG. You play cards from your hand to grid of cards to make poker hands to defeat monsters. You can check out the new app ($3.99) or the original ($2.99) on the app store. There's even a lite version you can check out for free.
Empire of the Eclipse Released ZarkSoft has released Empire of the Eclipse, an MMO 4X space game app three years in the making. In this app you will compete against up to 1,369 other players to establishing an interstellar empire and use diplomacy, economic acumen and conquest to thrive and win. The game is free to play, but ZarkSoft insists that the game is "play to win" not "pay to win" like other freemium apps. In our last post, we did determine that there victory conditions, three different ways to win (military, economic, exploration) so games do end with a winner. It could be you. You can check it out on the App Store where it can be downloaded for free.
LostStar Tactics Released James Pawliuk has released LostStar Tactics, the follow-up to 2011's Tactical Warrior. LostStar Tactics is a strategy RPG in which your small band of warriors have crash landed on a dangerous planet and must use tactics to explore and survive. The app featurs quick turn-based battles, card deck-building, custom party building and skill assignment and more. You can pick it up in the App Store for $1.99.
Autumn Dynasty Released Bulkypix and Touch Dimensions have released Autumn Dynasty. It is a real time strategy war game, but we wanted to mention it here because the art and style of the game really caught our eye. It is like a traditional Chinese painting come to life. And perhaps that somehow seemed "table-toppy" enough to us. Gameplay features a very elegant selection and command of troops by touch and swipe gestures that were built with the iPad in mind, therefore the app is available for iPad only. You can pick it up on the App Store for $4.99.
App Updates
Legion of the Damned Updated Offworld Games has updated Legion of the Damned to version 1.1. The update brings Retina graphics and an ingame hex inspector. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Neuroshima Hex Updated Big Daddy's Creations has updated Neuroshima Hex to version 2.0.1. The update is a quick-turnaround fix to improve push-notifications and server stability. We've learned in a recent BGG post that Big Daddy's plans to add a Game Center friend list with the next update. The update could could be completed in two week plus Apple review time. You can check it out on the App Store.
Just Say It! – Taboo like party game Updated AlterMind has updated Just Say It! – Taboo like party game to version 1.3. The update includes new settings for round times, sound toggle, a new How To Play view and more. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Draw Something by OMGPOP Updated OMGPOP has updated Draw Something to version 1.6.8. The updated includes new high resolution graphics, better password recovery, new loading screen and more. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Words With Friends Updated Zynga has updated Words With Friends to version 4.13. The update includes better notifications, opponent nudging, performance and stability improvements and more. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Guess the Person? HD Updated Richard Buckingham has updated Guess the Person? HD to version 1.1. The update includes online 2 player mode using Game Center, easy, normal and hard difficulty settings, added compatibility for older devices including iPhone 3G and iPod 2nd Gen, and other minor tweaks and improvements. Guess the Person is based on the children's mystery face board game Guess Who? You check out the full details on the App Store.
Hot Deals
Dungeon Crawlers Price Dropped to Free Ayopa games has dropped the price on their Ghostbuster-joke-cracking turn-based dungeon crawler app known simply as Dungeon Crawlers. The app is now simply free for the first time ever. You can get it on the App Store right now!
New World Colony Updated and Free Erik Asmussen was able to apply a quick fix to version 4.27 of new World Colony. The Issue with Social Zone that had been prompting for login on each app launch, and becoming non-responsive was fixed. Additionally, the app was made free as well. So go get it on the App Store now.
Interesting Links
Sentinels Sidekick Released Sentinels Sidekick has just released by Handelabra Studio. Sentinels Sidekick is a helper app for Sentinels of the Multiverse, a cooperative fixed-deck card game in which your comic book heroes protect the multiverse. The app helps you keep track of the hitpoints of all targets in the game, including Heroes, Villains, Minions, Environment cards, and more. You can get it on the App Store for $0.99.
The Stats: Compatibility: Universal Current Price: $4.99 Developer/Publisher: Ravensburger Digital Version: 1.01 Size: 65.3 MB Multiplayer: Yes. Local and Online. AI: Yes. Itunes link: Scotland Yard Read more »
The Stats: Compatibility: Universal Current Price: $2.99 Developer/Publisher: Easy, Inc. Version: 1.0.1 Size: 78.6 MB Multiplayer: Pass and Play. AI: Yes Itunes link:European War 3 Read more »
Neuroshima Hex Updated With Async and More By now you probably know that Big Daddy's Creations has released version 2.0, the much anticipated update to it's flagship app Neuroshima Hex!. And of course the big news is that this update features asynchronous online multiplayer or async as we like to call it. The app has been redesigned from the ground up with new game engine. Also included in the update is new iPad Retina support, chat, profiles and avatars, better tutorial, fast forwards, better undo and quite a bit more. And to celebrate the monumental release Big Daddy's has dropped prices on all BDC apps across the board.
Army of Frogs: Free Caylus: $2.99 Neuroshima Hex: $2.99 Neuroshima Hex - every army (IAP): $0.99 Neuroshima Hex Puzzle: $0.99
King of Dragon Pass Info Update David Dunham, lead developer at A Sharp, LLC working on King of Dragon Pass for iOS reported last week that there isn’t a lot of progress to report on the Universal build of King of Dragon Pass. Apparently their artist wasn’t able to complete the work and they have arranged for another artist. They are still making a Universal build for the app as a free update.
App Releases
The Bluecoats: North vs South Released French publisher Anuman Interactive and developer released The Bluecoats: North vs South for iOS Universal a couple of weeks back and we failed to mention it. The app is a turn-based strategy title covering the the US Civil War. It is described as a "remastered version of the North & South game released in 1989 by Infogames." As you command either the North or the South you capture states, assault enemy forts, and defend ports that bring in reinforcements. As you move across the US in a strategic turn-based fashion you are then presented with one of three mini-games along the way like armed battles in real time, shoot-outs, and horseback train chases. These mini-games appear to be more "video-gamey" and action oriented, but the app does promise the presentation of strategic choices within. The app offers multiplayer locally on one iPad or online on two with matchmaking. The app is priced at $3.99 on the App Store.
Party Doodles Released Cerebral Gardens has released Party Doodles. The app attempts to bring a drawing and guessing parlor game to your iPad and Apple TV. You get rid of the chalkboards and easels and ultimately replace them with your finger, and iPad or perhaps even your big screen HD TV with its AirPlay mirroring feature. The app supports two teams with up to 10 players on each team. Answers are provided in 3 difficulty levels. You can then share your masterpieces online through Facebook and Twitter so that those drunken scrawls will be remembered and giggled about for some time to come. You can pick it up on the App Store for free.
Social Matching - Play with your favorite social networks Released The Clash Soft has released Social Matching - Play with your favorite social networks for the iPad. It is basic Memory but with photos from your social networks. The app features four modes of play: Classic, Time Attack, Offline multiplayer (up to 4 players on the same device) and Online multiplayer (Game Center account is necessary). You can pick it up for free on the App Store.
Rage of Bahamut Released Mobage has released Rage of Bahamut for iPhone. The app is a port of an Android app that has apparently grossed quite well on Google Play. The app is a two-player TCG card battler where you control of one of three parties: men, gods, and demons, drawing powers from hundreds of unique cards you collect through play. You can play single player or against purportedly "1.5 million" online opponents on the developer's multiplayer platform. We don't have many details on game play, but the app is available on the App Store right now for free.
App Updates
Conquest! Medieval Realms Updated Slitherine Software has updated Conquest! Medieval Realms to version 1.1. The update includes memory fixes, fix on save progress in Conquest mode, improved UI, victory condition adjustment and more. You can check out the full details on the App Store.
Khet and Khet 2x Updated Schogini Systems has update both Khet and Khet 2x to version 4.0. The update includes all new graphics, a brand new interface, several bug fixes, and several new features including cross compatibility across Android, iPad, and iPhone. You can check out the details on the App Store for both Khet for iPhone and Khet 2x for iOS Universal.
Siegecraft Updated Crescent Moon Games has updated its Crossbows and Catapults-inspired Siegecraft to version 1.1.0. The update includes iPad Retina update rendering 3D at full native Retina resolution for the new iPad, bug fixes, memory tweak, and more. You can check out the details on the App Store.
New World Colony Updated But Perhaps Hold Off Erik Asmussen has updated New World Colony to version 4.26. The update includes the addition of Viximo Social Zone, allowing players to invite friends from existing social networks and send messages to each other, rule updates, and bug fixes. But Erik says users may want to hold off on this update due to a bug in the social zone login screen. A fix has been submitted. You can check out the details on the App Store.
Gobang Social Updated Kwalee has updated their five-in-row abstract strategy app to version 1.6. The update includes Facebook improvements, in-game score display, bug fixes, and usability tweaks. You can check out all the details on the App Store.
Hot Deals
Ticket To Ride Pocket Goes Free As of this writing Ticket to Ride Pocket is free in the App Store. The occasion for the price drop is that Ticket to Ride appeared on the latest episode of TableTop. TableTop is a board game playing show hosted by celebrity geek Wil Wheaton on the Youtube Geek & Sundry channel. We recommend at least scanning through the video, especially to see what happens at 23:08. You can pick up Ticket to Ride Pocket for free right now on the App Store.
Interesting Links
Autumn Dynasty Coming Soon Okay, this is real time strategy, but it looks damn interesting! Feast your eyes on Touch Dimension's upcoming Autumn Dynasty with its beautiful oriental ink-on-paper graphics and the elegant "brush stroke" paradigm of commanding thousands of soldiers at once to bravely face death. We thought it was pretty visually striking with intriguing game play. This one is set to release soon. As of Friday it was awaiting approval by Apple, so it could be out this week. You can read more about Autumn Dynasty at Touch Dimension's site.
PocketTactics Interviews Slitherine Over at PocketTactics Owen interviews Slitherine's JD McNeil as he easily defends Battle Academy's quality-inspired premium price point.
I am pleased to announce that BoardGameGeek and iOS Board Games will be attending Origins Game Fair 2012. I want to meet with you and will be filming interviews and demos of both physical board games and digital products.
BoardGameGeek has been lucky enough to be selected to participate in a pilot program at Origins 2012. We have been given a table to use as a base of operations in the Origins Game Day Live area of Hall D.
For Publishers and Game Developers:
I will be attending all day Friday and Saturday. I would love to meet with you or have you demo any of your physical games or digital games. All of these video demos will go up on BoardGameGeek.com.
I will be available to visit booths from 10am to 1pm and will be at the BGG table to film demos from 2pm to 6pm.
Please let me know if there a time that works for you. I am also free for after hours meetings
You can PM me here or you can email me at brad@boardgamegeek.com.
For Readers and Friends:
I would love to meet you at Origins. Feel free to come visit the BGG table anytime from 2pm to 6pm on Friday or Saturday. Also after hours it would be great to meet and play games or chat either at the BGG table or in another location.
Here are some highlights and comments on some apps I have been playing this week. I had the chance to play many iOS titles this week:
Ascension: Storm of Souls It is more than likely that most of you are already enjoying Storm of Souls on your iOS devices. This recently added in-app purchase for Ascension: Chronicles of the God Slayer is a great addition and provides an alternative way to play Ascension. Along with this expansion, the latest update to the app also adds a promo pack expansion and several welcome add-ons. Some of these include a next game button in online play and fast app switching.
I think this update is a must have for any fan of Ascension. The added expansions really add a lot of variety to the game and increase the number of ways you can customize the experience. I really enjoy no longer having to load the game each time I go in to play, though the connection to Game Center does seem to take a while (this could be my device). The new cards are interesting to check out and really open up new strategies. The next game button is amazing and has done a lot to ease playing multiple games at a time. The IAP system is actually set up well and restoring purchases is fairly easy. I would check this out if you have not already. You can check the game out here.
Casino by Zeniz Casino games are not something I often try out. I had a stint of really enjoying Texas Hold Em when I was in high school, but not much since then. Casino by Zeniz is basically an online portal to play slots and poker. The poker interface is pretty well done and offers several levels of play. It is easy to hop in and out of a game. The slots, beyond the basic slot game, are somewhat beyond my understanding. It does seem like strong poker simulator and you do start out with credits, so there is no initial investment. I am not sure it is exactly my cup of tea, but if you are up for Texa Hold Em on your iPad it is a well designed option. You can check it out here.
Neuroshima Hex Online The latest update for Neuroshima Hex is just around the corner. I was able to take a look at the update this week and have been quite impressed. The online system is a large improvement over Caylus and Army of Frogs. You start by creating a simple log in and password, it is sad that it is not straight Game Center, but it is not a long process. You can login in to see games that are available to join or start one of your own. Games can be async or real time if both players are online at the same time. There are also are neat options, like the ability to fast forward through the battle scenes like in a single player game. There is also in game chat. This seems like a laundry list of features, but really it is just to show that Neuroshima Hex online appears to be full featured. It really seems like this can be a new async go to. I hope that you all will check out the app when the update launches. I am very pleased. You can check it out here.
Scotland Yard This week Scotland Yard was released from Ravensburger Digital. I have had a chance to play around with it and it is quite well done. You can play with up to six players with local and AI players. There is also online play real time through Game Center. The interface is very well done and captures the game quite well. I will be doing a full review of this next week, but for now it looks like a great game, especially for families. You can check it out here.
City of Secrets: Pipes City of Secrets seems to be becoming something of a franchise and Reiner Knizia appears to be an essential part of it. Much like the previously released Skyline, Pipes is a puzzle game. Each round a series of pipes will be given to you and your task is to connect them to sockets around the edge of a grid in the optimal way. Pipes have large and small connectors. If you connect a larger connector to the outside sockets you score double the point shown, but if you connect a small connector you only score the points shown. You can also score bonus points if you have a chain of large pipes from the center (starting point) to an outside socket. It is a game that rewards preplanning and a little luck (as you don’t which pipes will come when). If you are a fan of these Knizia puzzle games this one is well done. You can get it for $.99 right now.
Draw Something Pics of the Week One picture to post this week from user katamarimanatee, who posted his excellent Monopoly pic a few weeks ago. As always, if you want to share your drawing please submit it to iosboardgames@gmail.com, with your BGG username, and you may see them show up here.
Other
Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Here is a video review I made this week of Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition:
It seems like more and more “old” video game and board game franchises are being redone or reprinted. A prime example is Diablo III which was released this week. Sometimes these sequels and reboots are improvements but at other times these rehashes can disappoint.
So my question of the week: Should board game and video game companies continue to reprint or sequelize old releases or should they focus on creating new content that learns from the past but is not directly connected to it?
