Saw THE DRAMA tonight, and while there were quite a few appreciable elements — Zendaya and Pattinson, the cringe comedy, the presentation of fixation — I don't buy for one second that writer/director Kristoffer Borgli understands how Americans would react to the movie's inciting event.

A gentle review of a gentle game. Maybe it was coming into our first year of parenting and needing a break, or just wanting to relax while this world wreaks its havocs, but this has become a dear favorite of ours, and Dan, as always, exactly describes why we love it.

Got to take a look at this game at PAX last year, and it was gorgeous. Can’t wait to actually play! This review adds to my anticipation ^_^

Inkwell is a gentle cube-drafting and cube-placing game with only the slightest pressure. It calls to mind former titles, but always with an eye toward steady progress rather than puzzle-based gameplay, its monks blending commercial and artistic pursuits. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/04/02/i...

@danthurot.bsky.social and I have Massive Missive Session in this issue!

People ask me all the time, "How can I hide my latest board game from my wife? She says we need groceries, but I really want those sweet miniatures. I'll paint them someday, I swear." Well, I've got your back. Here's how to hide your board game purchases: spacebiff.com/2026/04/01/h...

Listened to the latest @sowronggames.bsky.social today and then I hear @danthurot.bsky.social ! My immediate thought was:

Check out my buddy Artyom’s latest game!

Gods & Mortals is a god game not only in the sense that it's about guiding civilizations, but also because it's about placing divine wagers on the outcome. this one is perfect for those who love dumpster fire theology. My preview: spacebiff.com/2026/03/31/g...

Had a lovely week, on multiple fronts, which feels like something of a hard-earned victory. What did you get to the table?

The more I learn about these kings, the more I don't care for them.

Played this one with Dan and had a good time with it. I really loved how the simultaneous dice “chucking and plucking” worked. Really well crafted.

Chicken Fried Dice is the sort of roll-and-write I would introduce to my sister's family, a mid-weight, mid-complexity, mid-math game about building the most successful food truck. My preview: spacebiff.com/2026/03/27/c...

Burned is a hidden movement game that does almost nothing that other hidden movement games do, and almost everything that they don't. No counting spaces, no doubling-back rules, all kinetic action. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/25/b...

When both SVWAG and Dan sing the praises of a minimalist deck of cards, I'm like 👀

Burned is a hidden movement game that does almost nothing that other hidden movement games do, and almost everything that they don't. No counting spaces, no doubling-back rules, all kinetic action. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/25/b...

Had some nice games tonight.

The Imposter Kings is a nested and complex game despite only consisting of 18-20ish cards. Unfortunately for you and I, my feelings on it are also nested and complex. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/23/t...

Had a nice week. What did you get to the table?

Pure delight listening to a bg designer outside the western world talk about his craft. But also this podcast is a balm to all the podcast out there that are just product reviews.

Cthulhu: Dark Providence, despite its boring title, is a remake of the long out-of-print A Study in Emerald. Like that game, it's a dynamic and ever-changing social contest; unlike Study, it has very little to say about the nature of its period. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/19/c...

Cthulhu: Dark Providence, despite its boring title, is a remake of the long out-of-print A Study in Emerald. Like that game, it's a dynamic and ever-changing social contest; unlike Study, it has very little to say about the nature of its period. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/19/c...

Dan Thurot played my game. He wrote words about it, and he put all the good ones in. In a beautiful order too. I am beyond grateful

L'oaf by @bartgamedesign.bsky.social contains perhaps the most relatable board game setting of all: putting in minimum effort at a minimum wage job. The result is surprising, a mind game and commentary and lovely plaything all at the same time. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/18/l...

Sometimes even the negative comments give me a warm glow. Me: "Robbing a train is a moral good and very cool." Rando Commenter: "This was obviously a serious reflection of this author's personal values. How dare he!"

For today's Space-Cast!, I was delighted to chat with Zain Memon, creator of Shasn and Azadi, two of the weirdest and most timely board games in recent memory. Listen here: spacebiff.com/2026/03/17/s...

Cozy Stickerville is the latest from Corey Konieczka, a pleasant legacy game that's perfect for families — and at overcoming my natural resistance to anything marketed as "cozy." My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/16/c...

"I am way too cranky to be Cozy Stickerville's target audience. "More like Cozy Fascistville," I probably frumped to myself." @danthurot.bsky.social is always a delight. :)

Cozy Stickerville is the latest from Corey Konieczka, a pleasant legacy game that's perfect for families — and at overcoming my natural resistance to anything marketed as "cozy." My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/16/c...

Had an interesting week of games! What did you get to the table?

so anyway, this review is starting off great

For the GamingTrend Tabletop Team, Dan is a favorite read. His critique is witty yet uncompromising, and his writing is smart and clever without being condescening. He’s just fun to read, even when I don’t agree with him (ESPECIALLY when I don’t agree with him). spacebiff.com @danthurot.bsky.social

There's nothing quite like reading your words in print. (From Senet Magazine.)

Rhine & Rhone is an homage (or a ripoff, depending on your perspective) of Reiner Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates. But while its proximity is one thing, the departures are what makes it interesting. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/12/r...

This immediately gave me Space Biff ( @danthurot.bsky.social ) website banner vibes!

"Look, I’ll just come out and say what we’re all thinking ... I absolutely intend to glorify robbing a train full of cash. That’s the coolest and most morally correct action a human being can take." Truly speaking for the people- great review! Eager to pick this game up

Pyrotechnics is fun. Hey, don't take my word for it. I'm biased. But @danthurot.bsky.social? His word, you can... take it for. 🤷 Read his wonderful and insightful review of Pyrotechnics (and a couple other cool #boardgames).

Today I look at three tiny card games: Pizza Roles, Pyrotechnics, and Don't Botch the Broccoli. Oh, and none of them are trick-takers! Read about them here: spacebiff.com/2026/03/10/p...

The Glasgow Train Robbery is another successful slice of history from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social, this time covering the 1963 train heist that would have been successful had it not been for a game of Monopoly. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/09/t...

I just replied to something with a very sincere typed "Squee!", but now I'm feeling that may not have been the most professional way to handle a publisher email.

Had a lovely week of games. What did you get to the table?

Yeah I knew about Greg's @gregisonthego.bsky.social game but for some reason it wasn't clicking that it could work for me but even @danthurot.bsky.social 's intro corrected me. Thanks @yoyoni.bsky.social

Even SlopBot roasts me. =(

For one thing, Claude can't tell you to huff farts when you ask it a foolish question. Recuso ergo sum.

If you didn't know that my reviews have near-universal alt-texts, you'd be missing out on self-deprecating tidbits like this one.

Penitent by @danbullock.bsky.social is full of difficult questions and few answers, tackling the prison reforms of the early 19th century and their consequences. In many ways it's a troublesome game, but those same details make it a worthwhile dissection. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/05/p...

The Vibe is a party game about the strange way we interpret and categorize images. You know, like Dixit or Mysterium. Only this time, the images are public-domain paintings from centuries past. My review: spacebiff.com/2026/03/04/t...

Might go in for Annulet anyway. @danthurot.bsky.social approves and there's still plenty of art to enjoy plus real stones and an option for metal coins :) spacebiff.com/2026/03/03/a...

Everybody's talking about the second printing of The Old King's Crown, and rightly so. But I'm more interested in Annulet, the in-universe card game accompanying the campaign. How is it? Does it evoke actual tavern and camp games? Come find out! spacebiff.com/2026/03/03/a...

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO Super lovely review from Dan. Thank you so much for the kind words, and I can not wait to deliver an even more incredible final product! ❤️💛💙