The Dark Imp Blog
What is a deduction game?
In this blog: Ellie explains what ‘deduction’ means in board gaming. There are all sorts of terms used within board gaming to describe the mechanics of a game. Familiarity with the jargon helps us to define the types of games we enjoy and find new ones to add to our...
Special Update… Love Uranus!
It's all about Uranus! There's so much news about Uranus! that I thought I should write a special update. On this page you'll find all the reviews for Uranus that have been pouring in in the last month or so... Uranus! is currently live on Kickstarter. So please head...
Update: Finals & articles
Cardboard Edison Finals It's super-exciting to announce that one of my unpublished games - Down, Peasant! - has made it into the finals of the 2021 Cardboard Edison design contest. There were around 250 entries and only 10 have made it to the finals. The prototype of...
Alfie reviews… Bärenpark
Alfie Dix, 18, reviews board games that he plays with the family and subsequently with groups of friends. Here’s his review of Bärenpark. My dear Dr Sattler, Welcome to Jur- wait that's not quite right. Oh of course… Welcome to Bärenpark, a zoo-builder that contains...
Nathan Boster’s Eight Games
In Eight Games different board gamers share the eight games they’d select in eight different situations. The links are given to Board Game Geek listings for you to find out more. This month Nathan Boster shares his Eight Games. Nathan is a board game fan from across...
How to play… Nine Men’s Morris
Nine Men’s Morris is an ancient Egyptian game that is still a lot of fun to play. It’s a two-player game played on a special grid. You can easily create your own board by drawing the grid on a piece of paper and using counters or components from other games. You need...
What is a network building game?
In this blog: Ellie explains what ‘network building’ means in board gaming. There are all sorts of terms used within board gaming to describe the mechanics of a game. Familiarity with the jargon helps us to define the types of games we enjoy and find new ones to add...
Alfie reviews… Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Alfie Dix, 18, reviews board games that he plays with the family and subsequently with groups of friends. Here’s his review of Cards Against Humanity Family Edition. The rules of gaming usually follow a certain pattern, you must have a balanced game with good themes...
Update: A podium position!
Uranus! takes BRONZE I'm so thrilled to announce that Uranus! was awarded 3rd place in the Board Game Workshop's annual design contest. Out of almost 100 entries and three gruelling rounds, the results finally came in this week. The competition is fabulous because it...
David Abadie’s Eight Games
In Eight Games different board gamers share the eight games they’d select in eight different situations. The links are given to Board Game Geek listings for you to find out more. This month David Abadie shares his Eight Games. David is also known as Patate des...
Video: Uranus! Preview
Here's a sneak peek of our new game - Uranus! - which is coming to Kickstarter in early March. It's a cooperative 'write and erase' network builder for 3-6 players. You are the ruler of one of six alien races, each with their own special powers, which inhabit the...
How to play The Grand Opening
Find out how to play The Grand Opening - our new downloadable print & play 'roll and write' game. Any number of players can play The Grand Opening - you can even play via Zoom. All you need are two six-sided dice and a pen and scoresheet for each player. You’ve...