The OP Archives - The Board Game Family http://www.theboardgamefamily.com/tag/the-op/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:48:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TBGFLogoYouTube-100x100.jpg The OP Archives - The Board Game Family http://www.theboardgamefamily.com/tag/the-op/ 32 32 Mountains out of Molehills board game review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/10/mountains-out-of-molehills-board-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/10/mountains-out-of-molehills-board-game-review/#respond Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:52:53 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=37238 The Board Game Family

I love it when a board game gets a catchy title.

And that’s exactly what I thought when I heard about Mountains out of Molehills by The Op. My mind immediately started thinking about the possibilities.

Then I saw the box art, the cute mole characters, and the sweet looking 3D game space where the game box is actually part of the game play area and I totally wanted to play it!

The big question was if the game play would live up to what visually looked like such a fun family board game.

We’re happy to report that it does!

Mountains out of Molehills board game review is an article from The Board Game Family

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Marvel Dice Throne dice game review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/09/marvel-dice-throne-dice-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/09/marvel-dice-throne-dice-game-review/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:36:31 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=37176 The Board Game Family

Who would win between Doctor Strange and Captain Marvel?

Or between Black Panther and Black Widow?

Or between Loki, Mile Morales Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, and Thor in a free-for-all match?

Well, in Marvel Dice Throne, by The Op and Roxley Games, you’ll get to find out.

And as you might guess, who comes out on top will change from one play to the next. That’s what makes this dice-rolling, dice manipulating, and card playing game a hoot. With a high amount of luck and some card management, almost anything could happen to turn the tide of fortune.

Marvel Dice Throne dice game review is an article from The Board Game Family

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PicTwist: National Parks board game review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/04/pictwist-national-parks-board-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/04/pictwist-national-parks-board-game-review/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:01:40 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=36641 The Board Game Family

Whenever we visit a US National Park, we take a lot of photos!

How can you not take photos when you're wandering around, taking in nature's beauty?

These are also the types of photos I use for my phone and desktop backgrounds. Looking at the scenic photos can bring a sense of peace.

However, when such pictures are all broken up, mixed around, and players are racing against the clock to be the first to arrange their picture, that peace can evaporate quickly!

That's a bit what it's like playing PicTwist: National Parks – a new board game from The Op.

PicTwist: National Parks board game review is an article from The Board Game Family

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Disney Mickey and Friends: Food Fight Game Review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/03/disney-mickey-and-friends-food-fight-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2022/03/disney-mickey-and-friends-food-fight-game-review/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:33:41 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=36499 The Board Game Family

As I sit here reminiscing about my lunch times in middle school and high school, it occurs to me that we didn’t see many food fights in our cafeteria. And I’m certain I was never a part of any of the ones that did occur. Of course, my memory isn’t what it used to be, but I’m pretty sure I’m innocent.

Mickey and Friends: Food Fight is a fun, fast paced game of dice chucking and food flinging for the whole family.

Are you ready for a good ole gut luggage grapple? If so, sit back and relax and enjoy Mickey and Friends: Food Fight.

Disney Mickey and Friends: Food Fight Game Review is an article from The Board Game Family

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Hues and Cues Board Game Review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/12/hues-and-cues-board-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/12/hues-and-cues-board-game-review/#respond Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:50:30 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=34391 The Board Game Family

If I gave you the clue “Barney”, would you be able to pick it out of a grid of 480 colors?

What about “Mustard”, “Ocean Spray”, or “Slime”?

That’s the premise in a new game by The Op called Hues and Cues. And it’s much tougher than we first imagined.cBut that doesn’t mean it’s not a fun game to play. The real question is will your family and friends enjoy playing it?

After all, that’s why we do these reviews — to give you a feel for a game and help you decide if it’s right for your group.

So let’s see where Hues and Cues may fall for you.

Hues and Cues Board Game Review is an article from The Board Game Family

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Scooby-Doo! Escape from the Haunted Mansion game review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/10/scooby-doo-escape-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/10/scooby-doo-escape-game-review/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:48:11 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=33975 The Board Game Family

"I would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for you meddling kids!"

If you recognize that statement, then you must be familiar with Scooby-Doo!

The question is, does your family have what it takes to solve the mystery at Lord Fairmont's haunted mansion?

Of course, you'll be channeling the skills and hijinks of Mystery Inc. with Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and of course Scooby-Doo!

Scooby-Doo! Escape from the Haunted Mansion game review is an article from The Board Game Family

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Upside Drawn – No drawing talent needed https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/09/upside-drawn-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/09/upside-drawn-game-review/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:15:11 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=33854 The Board Game Family

Telestrations is one of our favorite party games. It's like playing the classic game of "telephone" but with pictures.

We always end up laughing a ton because of how the original depiction morphs over the course of the game.

So when we heard about Telestrations: Upside Drawn, we were very excited to get a copy from The Op to play.

Attaching the "Telestrations" brand name to the game is a nice move to get attention. Just don't be fooled -- because Upside Drawn it's a much different game from regular Telestrations.

The great news is that it's a lot of fun in its own right!

Upside Drawn – No drawing talent needed is an article from The Board Game Family

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Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising game review https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/06/harry-potter-death-eaters-rising-game-review/ https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2020/06/harry-potter-death-eaters-rising-game-review/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2020 17:05:49 +0000 https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/?p=33479 The Board Game Family

Are you ready to defeat Lord Voldemort and thwart his rise to power?

Wait...

Have we talked about this already, because it feels very familiar?

Well, we've got yet another new Harry Potter-themed game for you to check out from The Op -- Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising!

Over the 11 years we've been reviewing family board games, we've reviewed a bunch of Harry Potter games. Yet, we still don't get tired of playing them.

That's because each game has a totally different feel to it.

Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising game review is an article from The Board Game Family

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