Shards of Alkemae

1. The unique play makes me contemplate strategies even when I am not playing
2. Competitive, but its structure encourages friendly player interaction

It gives me a good challenge, makes me think quick and I always learn something new when I play the game.

Intuitive game that allows the player to think creatively with shapes. Strategy is key!

I played this in Duluth MN, and it was hands down one of the most fun games I’ve played. It is easy to learn and hard to master and that’s what makes it a must have for any tabletop enthusiast.

The last time I played shards I had a blast! It was so fun exploring the mechanics and making a sprawling geometric map!

I've played this several times and enjoyed it every time. Excellent treatment of interesting topic. Geometry, pattern recognition, strategy. Graphics and playing pieces really contribute to the experience.

I really love how this game evolves in strategy as you play. The penrose tiles make for a fun, challenging strategy jigsaw puzzle of a game!

This is a clever game with a great theme! I love the geometric patterns created with the heavy stock tiles. I had a tough time parsing out what was meant by the terms (i.e. piece vs. tile, and region vs shard) just by reading the rulebook, but once we started playing it made sense. I played head to head and it seemed that going second in the turn order was a bit of an advantage at first, but after drawing some tiles, it evened out. Again, I love that most of the pieces were made of heavy duty materials, but I was worried about the glass game pieces. Overall, I enjoyed the tile drawing, stealing, and placement which reminded me a bit of Carcassonne!

Fantastic game! Highly recommend! Great gift for the game enthusiast! Fun for the whole family!