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Reema's Tabletop Collection

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My little brother and I have accumulated this collection over the last few years. It lives in a cupboard in our basement and was recently moved to a larger one since we can't seem to stop collecting games! There are also some hiding in the back, or elsewhere since we play frequently. If you would like to see a full list of our collection, you can find me on BoardGameGeek.com @ecojabi. I thought, however, for this post, I would just highlight a few them. 

As I stated in our introduction, as far as art goes, I'm loving the Oniverse series. I currently have Onirim and Castellion in my collection, although I believe there are four other games in the series. Admittedly, I rarely play solo games, and these are designed primarily to be played solo. But, I thought it would be a nice challenge for me. They can also be played cooperatively with two players, and I love cooperative play!

 The reason I'm so in love with the design is that it's unlike anything else I've seen in the tabletop world. Do correct me if I'm wrong! I, myself, enjoy working in watercolors, and this watercolor art is lovely. I love how playful and whimsical it is. I think Élise Plessis has done a wonderful job. The artwork is very much in line with the themes of these games.


Azul is another game that has beautiful artwork (by Phillipe Guérin and Chris Quilliams). Azul can be played with two players, but it's a game I haven't played as much as I would like. This is a reminder to myself to pull it out more often! It has a killer combination- excellent artwork, and awesome gameplay, so it's certainly a winner in my books.


Next I thought I would highlight some of my smaller games that really pack a punch when it comes to game play. I love to have games that I can travel with, and I'm glad there are more and more microgames coming out. I also think that sometimes there are larger box games that really should be smaller like these, if only they were packaged more efficiently! I really am interested in games that are a little bit more environmentally friendly, so the less waste, and the more efficient the packaging, the better. Anyhow, that is for another blog post! The games I chose for this group are Taj, Saboteur, Sushi Go!, Tiny Epic Galaxies, and Love Letter. I think Love Letter must be one of my most played games. It is just so simple to teach, it is very convenient to carry, and the design is lovely (especially the new redesign that feature more diverse characters- another topic I'd like to delve further into in the future). There is no sacrifice when it comes to strategy either. I would highly recommend it. For something a little heftier when it comes to strategy, I would suggest Tiny Epic Galaxies. It's a little bit larger, but still very portable, and the game play is more complex. Love it!


Finally, I decided to pick out a few games that are specifically two player games. I can't say much about Morels, because I haven't played it much, but I would really like to. Spirits of the Wild might be my favorite of the bunch. I love the art, and it is very enjoyable to play. I think Nicole might agree! Patchwork is also an awesome two player game. It's kind of like Tetris, but you're making a quilt! Can't go wrong with that. Well, that's it for now friends :) See ya in my next post!

 ~Reema

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