Howdy Gamers! Have you ever been playing a board game and thought to yourself, "Wow, this would be so much better with a miniature instead of this boring pawn!" ?  Me too! Well, sometimes. Playing pieces are an obviously huge part of so many games and can really affect how you feel when playing as well as the game as a whole. I've been thinking about that a lot, and I want to take a look at some of the biggest gaming factors (in my opinion, of course) influenced by playing pieces! Let's Gooooo!

Here's the story of a brand new board game... Did you sing that line? (I sure hope so!)  So if you haven't already seen it at a Target near you, you might be interested in checking out The Brady Bunch Party Game! An interesting twist on the well-known social deduction mechanic, this one brings a classic TV show back into the limelight and is great for families. Let's take a closer look.

Are you swift? Sneaky? Ready to knock out all your opponents? Then Shadow Strike Melee could be the next game for you! A fast-paced game for 3-9, fully equipped with bluffing, combat, and energy bars, it is sure to be a hit with any groups that like a lighter style of game, but with some additional challenge in not knowing your full hand at the beginning of the game.

Let's take a closer look!

If you've ever wanted to be as cool as that Mark guy from the first two seasons of Parks and Rec, but didn't want to spend the time and money going to school for ... regional planning (maybe?) then Sprawlopolis is the game for you! Okay, that doesn't sound that cool, but I promise that the game is! This awesome wallet game takes only 18 cards and makes them into a thought-provoking game where you need to strategize accordingly to please the city officials, and not make too many mistakes! Let's take a look!