Episode 377: Diplomacy – The Golden Blade, Luz, Fruit Island, Altay – Seafarers, Brave & Bold

00:01:15 Intro 00:05:45 Mother’s Day Games 00:11:30 Skyjo, Skyjo, Skyjo 00:12:30 Wits & Wagers Challenges 00:16:30 Summer Movie Update 00:20:15 Portal Games 00:21:00 Diplomacy: The Golden Blade 00:35:00 Fruit Island 00:38:15 Brave & Bold 00:51:30 Miniature Market 00:52:35 Altay: Seafarers 01:06:45 Luz 01:12:15 Ewin Desk 01:17:15 The Floor

Luz

If your gaming group thrives on trick-taking but wants something that completely flips the genre on its head, Luz maybe it. This clever card game from IELLO forces you to play with a reverse hand—meaning everyone else at the table can see your cards, but you are left entirely in the dark about your own exact values. And even with a blind hind, you must predict exactly how many tricks you will win or take a safe bet to limit your points won.

Diplomacy: The Golden Blade

For those who believe true friendship is only forged in the fires of mutual betrayal, Renegade Game Studios’ Diplomacy: The Golden Blade delivers the ultimate test. This iteration strips away the classic board and map, transforming the legendary grand strategy experience into a fast-paced card game. What it gains in speed, it may not bring home the tension that you feel when playing the original. But be honest, if you love Diplomacy, but don’t have five hours, then this might be one to consider.

Fruit Island

Fruit Island is a casual strategy game by the legendary designer Reiner Knizia that balances accessible mechanics for all ages. Set on a quiet jungle island, players step into the fast-moving shoes of monkeys racing to harvest as much exotic fruit while avoiding a gorilla that wants what you have worked so hard for.

Brave & Bold

If you are enjoying those games where you are going against some in a straight up slugfest, then DC: Brave & Bold b