Quick Peaks – Clans of Caledonia, Koinobori, Disney Villainous Unstoppable, Fight 5, and Blood on the Clocktower.

Clans of Caledonia - Andy Matthews

Back in 2017 an indie game was released called Clans of Caledonia, designed by a relatively unknown German designer named Juma Al-JouJou. Who knew that game would go on to become one of the top 100 board games in the world, and inspire loyalty among many? Among that field of promise how could I not want to play it?

Clans of Caledonia is a medium to heavy economic strategy game set in the Scottish Highlands in the 1800s. Players each take on the mantle of one of the famed clans of the time; each with a special ability. Over the course of 5 rounds each player attempts to build up their clan’s wealth by raising cattle and sheep, growing grain, baking bread, and more. Money is particularly tight and you and your opponents will continually be looking for ways to earn just a little more coin.

After my single play my opponents and I all agreed that it’s a very well designed game, with much care and thought put into every aspect. But we also agreed that none of us particularly wanted to play it again as it was just too much squeeze for the juice we got. You not only have to be mindful…

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