Nacho Pile, By Pandasaurus Games - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  

Recommended age:     7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Anyone who loves luck-based games

Nacho Pile from Pandasaurus Games , is a delightfully delicious experience - perfect for days when you don’t want to use too much brainpower but still want something crunchy to satisfy your board-game cravings. Big thanks to Let's Play Games for providing a copy! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Luck-Based Game With Nacho Chips

The rules feel refreshingly novel - unlike anything I’d played before. I was skeptical initially of this mostly luck-based game, but once we started playing, the simplicity and cutthroat nature completely won us over. Inside the bag are 54 plastic chips, 6 cardboard plates, and a rules sheet. Setup couldn’t be easier: place a plate in front of each player and give the bag of chips a good shake. On your turn, you draw chips from the bag. Most are numbered 1–7, with a few special chips mixed in. You may draw as many as you like - but if you ever draw a duplicate number, you bust and everything you drew goes back into the bag. If you stop safely, the chips you drew stay in front of you, and you steal matching-number chips sitting in front of other players. At the start of your next turn, you “plate” all your chips, locking them safely away. When the very last chip is revealed, the player with the most of that value wins. If it’s a Special or Wild chip, the player with the most total chips wins.

(2) Special Chips Adding Delicious Twists

No snack is complete without extra spice. Special chips add delicious chaos: Steal lets you grab an entire pile from another player, Score allows you to immediately plate one number you drew, Remove throws an opponent’s pile back into the bag, and Wild chips can count as any number.

(3) Simple Decisions - Draw Or Stop

I’m usually not a fan of pure push-your-luck games, but Nacho Pile surprised me. Decisions are simple but impactful: draw or stop, which pile to steal or remove. That said, the ending can feel slightly anticlimactic - having the most chips doesn’t always mean you’ll win. Mindless? A little. Entertaining? Very.

(4) Chunky Plastic Chips That Look Like Nachos + Unique Bag

We also adore the chunky triangular plastic chips - they really do look like tiny nachos. I love the unique - a Doritos-style bag you peel open, complete with a satisfying crinkle, that doubles as the draw bag.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.localgamestores.com.au/ (Find your local game stores here) 

https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/nacho-pile

Check out my reviews on other Pandasaurus Games: 

• Machi Koro, by Pandasaurus 
• Beacon Patrol, by Pandasaurus

Enjoy the video! 

Take Sum Risks, By You Do The Maths - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Card game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Parents / teachers looking for interesting maths games, specifically one about "probability"

Take Sum Risks by “You Do The Maths” is a clever game about probability, risk-taking, and chance. At first glance, it looks almost too simple - so simple that you might be tempted to dismiss it. I was genuinely surprised when my kids were instantly hooked and demanded to play it again…and again…and again. Safe to say, we’re loving it! Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Rare Unique Game About Probability - Weigh Your Risks + Draw A Card

To sum it up (no pun intended 😉), the deck is divided into 3 coloured piles: red, orange, and green - each representing a different level of risk. Red cards are high risk, high reward. They offer big numbers and the fastest way to score points - but also come packed with danger: 6 Strike cards and nasty minus cards. Orange cards sit in the middle - Medium risk, medium reward. Green cards are the safest option - Lower numbers, fewer penalties, and only one strike - and they come with helpful cards that can save the day. The rules are refreshingly simple: players take turns drawing one card from any pile. A card marked with an “X” counts as a Strike. Draw three strikes, and you’re out - you stop drawing cards, but your score stays. When all cards are drawn, or all players have 3 strikes, the game ends. Everyone adds up their numbers, and the highest score wins.

(2) Special Cards To Spice Things Up

Of course, no game is complete without special cards to spice things up. “Save a Strike” lets you cancel one strike. Minus cards subtract points from your total. And our absolute favourite: Double cards, which double the value of a new-drawn numbered card.

(3) All Cards Are Faced-Up - Watch & Count 

What truly sets the game apart is its focus on probability. All cards are played face up, so everyone is constantly counting, watching, and calculating. There are 6 strikes in red, 3 in orange, and just 1 in green. Once the red strikes are gone, red cards become an obvious choice. Draw two strikes? You might retreat to green for safety. Every decision feels meaningful, and kids are learning math without even realizing it! 

(4) Travel-Friendly Card Game

The small deck makes it super portable - perfect for travel or quick games on the go.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/927-take-sum-risks.html

Enjoy the video! 

Yum Cha, By Quokka Games - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Card game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:     7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Strategy games + Dim Sum/ Yum Cha lovers

I’m IN LOVE with this game!!! There are so many things that really hit the right spots for the Asian in me – and the game itself is just spot-on! Thank you Quokka Games ! Guys – you need to check out Yum Cha!

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Form A Complete 11-Card Hand To Win

The game contains a collection of cards depicting various dishes you might find at Dim Sum, a Chinese brunch meal usually paired with tea. Players aim to collect sets of cards and be the first to shout “Yum Cha!” to end the round. Each round starts with 10 cards per player, with the rest placed in a facedown deck. Players take turns drawing from the deck or from discard pile, then discarding a card to the centre. A complete hand requires 3 sets (eg small, medium, large, dessert) of 3 non-duplicate dim sum, and a pair of identical tea cards. Some sets score more (special, super, or top sets). A round ends when a player forms a complete 11-card hand. The rest of players score zero unless they hold takeaway cards, which allow completed set to count. After 4 rounds, the highest scorer wins.

(2) Learn About Yum Cha Dishes - Images + Names

The cards feature images and names of each dish - how many can you recognise? Beyond classics like Pork Dumpling, Prawn Dumpling, BBQ Pork Bun, Egg Tart, and Mango Pudding, the game introduces authentic favourites like Taro Puff, Turnip Cake, Sesame Ball, Chive Dumpling, and yes… Chicken Feet! You’ll also discover teas like Dragon Well, Iron Goddess, and Longevity Eyebrow.

(3) English + Traditional Chinese With Pin Yin & Cantonese Pronunciation!

But…. to really order like a pro, you’ve got to say it in the “right” language! Each card includes English, Traditional Chinese characters, Pin Yin (Mandarin), and Cantonese pronunciation (jyutping). I’ve never seen my kids so excited to call out dishes in Mandarin: “I got a Cha Shao Bao!”, “Discarding Chang Fen”, “Thanks for the Nai Huang Bao!” Honestly, it almost made me tear up. And the best part? The winner gets the “Pay the Bill” (Mai Dan) card! It might sound odd, but it reflects the hilarious Chinese tradition of fighting to pay the bill - the kids giggled non-stop when I explained it.

(4) Compact Card Game With Adorable Food Characters

Compact, portable, and beautifully designed with adorable food characters- each with a cheeky smile! Simply incredible! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://quokkagames.com/products/yum-cha?variant=58432714604625

Enjoy the video! 

Splendor Kids, By Asmodee - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board Game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  

Recommended age:     6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Parents looking for a "sweet spot" in games - something simple but challenging enough for kids and adults

Our kids (6 and 9) are at that stage where we’re constantly searching for the sweet spot in games - challenging enough to keep them engaged and feeling in control, but simple enough that both can play without getting lost in rules overload. Splendor Kids from Asmodee Australia hits that balance perfectly.

Why I love ❤️ it? 

(1) Simple Rules & Fun For All

Simple rules – easy to learn, fun for all! Each player picks a colour and a meeple to represent them. The goal? Travel through the kingdom, passing towns and villages by paying resources to move up the board and reach the castle. On your turn, you do one of two things: Take resources (three different, two of the same, or one gold coin as a wild card), or pay resources to move. As players move, they land on villages or cities. Villages let you take an extra turn (great for grabbing more resources), while cities award city tokens - permanent resources that stay with you all game. Once used, they flip face-down until you reach another city, where they’re refreshed and ready to use again.

(2) Strategy & Decision-Making

While it looks straightforward, the resources are finite, forces players to watch what others are doing and adjust their plans. There’s far more strategy here than you’d expect from a kids’ game - which resources to collect, which path to choose, village or city? Plenty of thinking for little gamers!

(3) Smart Central Boards Design - Double-Sided & Removable Section

The central boards are double-sided, and you can even shorten the game by removing a section entirely - perfect for first-time players or quicker sessions. There’s also an advanced mode that introduces additional village tokens, like Treasure (a wild card), Drought (forces players to discard down to five resources), and the Kind-Hearted Thief, who makes the active player give a resource to another player. More choices, more interaction, more fun!

(4) Excellent Components Quality

The component quality is excellent! I love that the stickers on the tray act as a quick visual guide for kids, quickly showing how many resources to use per player count. The box insert and the treasure chest–shaped storage are genuinely delightful! The four meeples with are full of personality, each with unique shapes, colours, and looks!

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/splendor-kids

Enjoy the video! 

Cannibal Eyes, by Recent Toys

Nature / Type:             Board Game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  

Recommended age:     8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Anyone who loves abstract games with a hint of "scary" elements 

Ever played a scary game where you shuffle colourful skulls around and chomp on your enemies’ eyeballs? Nope? Neither had I – until Cannibal Eyes from Recent Toys rolled onto my table. The rule is simple: the more eyes you collect, the more powerful you become. It’s a brilliantly bonkers name wrapped in a slightly goofy “scary” theme that’s absolutely perfect for Halloween. Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Abstract Game - Move A Skull, Devour An Eye

An abstract game - the aim is simple: manoeuvre your skulls so their mouths line up next to your opponents’ eyes… and devour them. First player to digest four eyes wins. Setup follows the player count (2 players = 4 skulls each; 3 players = 3 skulls each, etc.). On your turn, you must perform 2 actions involving 2 different skulls. You can: Move a skull two spaces horizontally or vertically (no moving backwards – which makes fleeing deliciously tricky)/ Rotate a skull around its chin into a free adjacent space / “Eat” an eye if your mouth is next to it (free action) / “Digest” an eye by moving it from your skull’s mouth to your eye-rack on the board edge (this costs one action). Tactical twist: if you eat the last eye of an opponent’s skull while it still has one sitting in its mouth, you claim both – and the one in the mouth is instantly digested! Skulls that lose all their eyes are eliminated, so positioning is everything.

(2) Attack, Escape, Or Secure Your Snack! 

This game is strategic but not brain-melting – Kids can grasp the rules quickly, but there’s plenty of delicious tension. With only two actions per turn – and each involving different skulls – you’re constantly torn between attacking, escaping, or securing your snack by digesting it. Every move telegraphs intent, giving opponents the chance to sabotage your feast.

(3) Halloween, Goofy Vibes

Love the scary Halloween vibes – Goofy, slightly gross, and hilariously theatrical. There’s even an optional rule: after seizing an eye, you may make the most revolting swallowing noise you can manage. Family game night has never sounded so disturbing.

(4) Colourful Components

Components – Big, bold, colourful skulls that demand attention on the table. It’s not an everyday filler, but it’s definitely a standout seasonal gem.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/715-cannibal-eyes.html

Check out more reviews on games from Recent Toys: 

• Passtah, By Recent Toys
• Spin & Trap, By Recent Toys

Enjoy the video! 

Sushi Go! Spin Some For Dim Sum, By Gamewright - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids and adults that enjoy "Sushi Go!" / Dim Sum lovers/ decision-making games 

 “Sushi Go! Spin Some For Dim Sum by Gamewright - no sushi but all dim sum. As an Asian who grew up with regular dim sum meals, this game immediately captured my heart! Thank you Let's Play Games for providing a copy for review. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Take The Dim Sum Or Spin The Turntable

The game comes with a turntable placed in the middle of the table, holding six piles of cards. Each pile represents a different dish, and every card scores points in its own way - as shown on your menu. Each player places their plate in front of one pile and starts with 4 chopstick tokens. On your turn, you take the top card from the pile next to you. Don’t like it? Spend a chopstick (or more), rotate the turntable, until you find a card you want. Play continues until everyone has 12 cards - highest score wins.

(2) Packed With Fun Decisions - Choose The Best Combo For Best Scores!

The game plays over 12 rounds with 12 different card types. It’s simpler than the original Sushi Go!, but still packed with fun decisions. You’ll chase sets (2, 3, or 4 of a kind), but each dish scores differently. For example - Turnip Cake gives 2 points each—but only if you have an odd number. Shumai (my personal favourite, in-game and in real life) scores a big 12 points when you collected 4 of them! Sesame Balls are a simple, tasty 2 points each; Special Plates offer 5 points if you collect all 4 required dishes. Chopsticks add a clever resource layer. Spend them to rotate the table - but spend too many early, and you may regret it later.

(3) Extremely CUTE Squishy Steamed Bun

The Steamed Bun adds a delightful twist. Collecting one lets you claim the squishy bun token - yes, an actual soft toy! You can “return” the bun to the turntable in exchange for rotating the table for free to any stack (pretty powerful!). Player with the most Steamed Bun cards get 3 points, and player with the least get -3 points. My only “complaint”? The bun is too cute - my kids just can’t stop “stealing” it. 

(4) Amazing Tabletop Appearance With Clever Spinning Tray

This game looks amazing on the table. The spinning tray with steamer baskets perfectly recreates the dim sum experience - dishes circling, players reaching, and that constant desire of grabbing that dish too far from you. Smiling sesame balls, cheerful dumplings, and adorable turnip cakes make every card a joy to collect.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Find your local game stores here: https://www.localgamestores.com.au/

Check out more reviews on Gamewright games: 

• Metro X, by Gamewright
• Sushi Go, By Gamewright
• Go Nuts for Donuts, By Gamewright

Enjoy the video! 

Cat Spotting, By ToToTam - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Speed spotting game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     10 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Cat lovers / anyone who enjoys Where's Wally books. 

Do you have a sharp memory and an eye for tiny (kitten) details? Love a challenge that’s fast, fun, and a little chaotic? 🐾 Then Cat Spotting by ToToTam might just steal your heart. It’s quick to learn, wildly addictive, and packed with playful feline energy that pulls everyone in from the very first round.

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Fast-Paced & Competitive - Spot The Cat!

Think Where’s Wally, but make it cats. A LOT of cats. Setup and learning take literally one minute. It’s fast-paced, competitive, and instantly addictive. You’re given 3 crowd cards and a cat card - your mission? Spot that exact cat hidden among the chaos as fast as possible. Simple? Yes. Easy? Absolutely not 😼 The game is built around 4 sets of crowd cards (A–D), each with 3 cards, and over 100 hand-drawn cats. Even though the cats look similar, the one you’re searching for appears on only ONE of the three cards—so trust your eyes, your memory, and your reflexes!

(2) Over 100 Cats - Each With Name & Personality

Cats are EVERYTHING. Over 100 illustrated cats, each with its own name and personality - and none are repeated. Black-and-white cards are a genius choice: classy, clean, and sneakily challenging. We’ve got Shank (band-aid on head), Donut (yes, wearing a donut float), Meep Meep (fish in mouth), cats with bows, recovery cones, and even one with a noodle bowl toppled on its head. Some are based on real cats, and somehow they all blend in while still being totally distinct. Every cat matters. Every cat distracts you. I love it.

(3) Great Replay-ability 

This game is a replay-ability galore! With 4 crowd sets, 3 cards each that can be arranged in different layouts and sequence, and 100+ cats, no two games feel the same. Every round feels fresh, frantic, and hilarious.

(4) Basic To Advanced Modes - Many Ways To Play!

There are so many ways to play! From the Basic Cat Spotting race, to advanced modes, 3-player “Cats in the Hand”, timed “Cats on the Table”, cooperative “Cats Together”, memory-testing “Memory Cats”, and more - there’s a mode for every mood.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/cat-spotting

https://www.gamesmen.com.au/cat-spotting-board-game

Enjoy the video! 

Prime Climb, By Math for Love - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Maths game

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     10 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids and adults that enjoy numbers and maths

Prime Climb from Math for Love - when your kid asks to play a maths game again and actually loves every up and down! Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Guides 2 Pawns Along Colourful Number Spiral

Prime Climb feels a bit like Snakes & Ladders… but smarter, sharper, and far more exciting. Each player guides two pawns along a colourful number spiral, aiming to land exactly on 101. On each turn, you roll two special dice and use them one at a time - choosing to add, subtract, multiply, or divide based on your pawn’s position. For example: I roll a 4 and a 5. One pawn moves from 0 to 4. My other pawn is on 20 - multiply by 5 and suddenly I’m at 100. So near, yet still not there. And that’s the tension: every turn can flip your fortunes. You might sit stuck on 100 unless you cleverly subtract or divide your way forward! Land on a prime number (those red circles), and you earn a bonus card. Land on another player? You bump them straight back to the start.

(2) Prime Cards Earned When Land On Red Circles

Landing on red circles earns Prime Cards. Some help immediately, some you save, and some create total chaos. You might roll again, send another pawn back to the start, reverse your number (73 → 37), or even steal a card from someone else. These twists keep every game unpredictable and highly entertaining.

(3) Maths + Strategy + Merciless Fun!

This game can be merciless - and that’s part of the fun. Getting bumped back to the start stings, but recovery is quick if you play smart (multiplication is your best friend early on!). There’s constant decision-making: Can you go for the biggest move without overshooting 101? Do you play aggressively and bump others, or push toward the finish? Also - once you’re past 50, multiplication won’t help you move forward -  so subtraction and division suddenly become key. And rolling doubles? That gives you four moves instead of two — incredibly powerful if used well.

(4) Smart Game Board Design

The board design is genius. Each prime number under 10 has its own colour: 2 (orange), 3 (green), 5 (blue), 7 (purple). Composite numbers blend colours based on their factors — for example, 35 (5×7) is half blue, half purple. It’s not just pretty - it helps players instantly recognise factors, making multiplication and division more intuitive.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/539-prime-climb.html

Check out more reviews on Math for Love games: 

• Tiny Polka Dot, By Math For Love
• Multiplication By Heart, By Math For Love
• Rolly Poly, By Math For Love

Enjoy the video! 

Hot Cocot, By Bioviva - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Dexterity games

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids and adults that enjoy challenging dexterity games  

I love dexterity games. I’m also pretty proud of my dexterity skills… until I met Hot Cocot by Bioviva. Confession time 🙈: I still haven’t mastered the art of handling these tricky oval-shaped eggs, but somehow my kids are absolutely crushing it. Humbling, honestly. If you’re up for a challenge, keep reading 👀 Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy! 

Why I love ❤️ it? 

(1) Super Challenging Dexterity Game ... with Chopsticks!

A dexterity game… with chopsticks. How hard could it be, right? I’ve been using chopsticks since the 80s! WRONG. Super hard. What’s included: eggs, egg cups, and chopsticks. To play - each player grabs two chopsticks and tries to place an egg into an egg cup before the others. A few rules - Only chopsticks allowed (no fingers!): The egg must be placed right side up (wide part down); Don’t touch the egg cups with your hands. Once all cups are filled, the round ends. The player who didn’t manage to place an egg (or placed the least) loses. Simple. Brutal. Hilarious.

(2) Solo Or Competitive Mode - Includes 6 Eggs, 5 Cups, 6 Pairs of Chopsticks

This game can be played with solo mode, or competitively. In the box you will find 6 eggs, 5 egg cups, and 6 pairs of short chopsticks for a total of up to 6-player game! Want chaos? Add sabotaging rules? Players who fail to place their egg can interfere by pushing empty egg cups with their chopsticks (without knocking them over or off the table). Nasty… but fun. Or play elimination rounds: one player out each round until the ultimate face-off between two finalists. I love there are so many ways to play! 

(3) Wooden & Well-Designed Chopsticks

The components are awesome! All wooden, short and well-designed chopsticks with slightly flattened tips; Perfectly egg-shaped wooden eggs — oval, wider at the bottom, pointy at the top, natural wood colour eggs that look almost real; and bright red wooden egg cups! 

(4) Eco-Friendly & Made Using Sustainably Sourced Materials

Everything fits neatly into a cube box - small, tidy, not taking-up too much space!And if you haven’t heard of Bioviva - it’s a French creator of eco-friendly, educational games - using sustainably sourced materials (FSC-certified paper and wood), vegetable-based inks, zero plastic packaging, and local manufacturing in France to reduce carbon emissions. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/28-hot-cot-cot.html

Check out more reviews on Bioviva games: 

• Nature Challenge - Cats, By Bioviva
• Nature Challenge – Dogs, By Bioviva
• Crok Crok Crok, By Bioviva
• Mission Jungle, By Bioviva
• Bioviva - The Game, By Bioviva
• Operation Survival, By Bioviva

Enjoy the video! 

Turing Machine, By Scorpion Masque - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     14 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Older kids/ adults that enjoy numbers/ logical deduction/ puzzles 

Turing Machine (from Scorpion Masque ) is a perfect game for mathematicians or anyone who enjoys numbers and logical deduction. The playtime is brief, the setup is easy, and the experience is incredibly satisfying. Thank you Let's Play Games for providing a copy. 

Why I love ❤️ it? 

(1) "Guess" 3 Numbers Using Criteria Cards + Verifiers

I’ve never seen anything quite like this before. For each chosen puzzle, the required criteria cards are placed in a wheel-like formation around a central “machine tile,” followed by their matching verification cards. To play, each player simultaneously creates a proposal: a sequence of 3 numbers (1–5) in three 3 colours -blue, yellow, and purple - using overlapping punch cards. Once everyone has made a proposal, players can question up to three verifiers. By placing the punch cards over a verifier, either a ✔️ checkmark or ❌ appears, revealing whether the proposal meets the criteria. Each player also has a notes sheet to track deductions. you create new proposals based on what you’ve learned, testing again until the answer is deduced. The first player to correctly “guess” the code wins. 

(2) Play Competitively Or Solo - A Quiet Thinking Game

You can play competitively or solo. It’s a gem for a clear mind - no chaos - Just quiet thinking and careful deduction. Perfect “me-time” gaming. The variety of criteria cards creates countless deduction challenges. Some tell you how many numbers are odd or even. Others reveal which colours contains the largest or smallest number. A card might say: “Blue is equal to / greater than / less than 3.” If you propose Blue = 2 and receive a ✔️, that means the number is indeed less than 3—but it doesn’t confirm it’s 2 (it could also be 1!) - a very common mistake that we kept making! 

(3) 20 Puzzles Included + More Available Online

The rulebook includes 20 puzzles, but the real magic is online at https://www.turingmachine.info. There you’ll find millions more. You can generate a random daily challenge (very much like a number version of Wordle). When you think you’ve solved it, you can enter your code online to check your answer.

(4) Build-Your-Own Card Holder + Cool Components

I love the cool partially cut-out game cover. The cards look fantastic, The build-your-own card holder is sturdy and satisfies my inner organizational obsession.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Find your local game stores here: https://www.localgamestores.com.au/

Check out more reviews of Scorpion Masque games here: 

• Zombie Teenz Evolution, By Scorpion Masque
• Mooki Island, By Scorpion Masque 
• Mia London and the Case of the 625 Scoundrels, By Scorpion Masque
• Zombie Kidz Evolution, By Scorpion Masque

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Zombie Teenz Evolution, By Scorpion Masque - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids who love cooperative game with exciting background story! 

We are BIG fans of Zombie Kidz Evolution - so imagine our excitement when we received the brand new Zombie Teenz Evolution - Scorpion Masque ! This time, a new group of brave Teenz must defend their town against invading zombies - It’s chaotic. It’s cooperative. It’s ridiculously fun! Thank you Let's Play Games for providing a copy. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Collect 4 Crates + Battle Zombie Hordes To Win

Instead of locking gates like in Zombie Kidz Evolution, players now travel around the town square collecting supply crates from surrounding buildings and returning them to the central base - all while battling zombie hordes. Collect 4 crates before the town is completely overrun and you win! Each turn, you roll the dice to see where zombies appear. A zombie pops up in the sewer or shamble forward toward the nearest building. If they enter a building, it becomes “overrun.” Place an overrun tile on it, and that horde leapfrogs clockwise to the next building, continuing until it finds an empty one. If the white die shows a ?, you draw an event card - and most of them are bad (all zombies advance… more zombies emerge… chaos everywhere!). Players get two actions per turn: move, attack, or transfer a crate. But here’s my favourite twist - moving crates requires teamwork - You must hand a crate to another player or receive one from them. 

(2) Brain Stickers To Track Progress + Secret Envelopes

Every game (win or lose) earns you a brain sticker in the rulebook to progress toward opening secret envelopes. Achievements unlock trophies, badges, and comic panels that expand the story. Who doesn’t love stickers?! 

(3) Legacy Style Game - New Powers/ Characters/ Rules/ Plot Twists

As a legacy-style game, certain milestones let you open numbered envelopes revealing new powers, characters, rules, and plot twists (some helpful… some not!). Without spoiling too much — there’s even a dog that can move independently and attack zombies. Opening envelopes becomes almost more exciting than the game itself!

(4) Fantastic Components - Foldable Board + Amazing Artwork

The components are fantastic. The foldable board is sturdy, the artwork is bright and bold, and the standees are full of personality. I love the diverse heroes - including a Teenz in a wheelchair - all equipped with awesome zombie-fighting gear. It’s got classic zombie-movie vibes, but in a kid-friendly, giggle-worthy way. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Find your local game stores here: https://www.localgamestores.com.au/

Check out more reviews of Scorpion Masque games here: 

• Mooki Island, By Scorpion Masque 
• Mia London and the Case of the 625 Scoundrels, By Scorpion Masque
• Zombie Kidz Evolution, By Scorpion Masque

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LPG Wooden Fantasy Puzzle - Unicorn, By Let’s Play Games - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Wooden puzzles 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     14 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Jigsaw puzzle lovers 

I’m no stranger to Let's Play Games wooden puzzles — I’ve completed at least five similar ones before. So trust me when I say this LPG Wooden Fantasy Puzzle - Unicorn is not for the faint-hearted. It’s mercilessly challenging, pushed my patience to the brink, and I nearly pulled my hair out in distress. 😮‍💨 But once it’s done? Ohhh, the joy! ✨🦄

Why I love ❤️ this puzzle: 

(1) 200 Pieces Wooden Puzzle

This unicorn puzzle consists of 200 pieces, and like other puzzles in the LPG wooden range, there are no clear visible borders and no traditional straight frame. You can sort of deduce where the edges might be by observing the slightly whiter space along the sides - a helpful hint, but one that doesn’t always work. Sorting the pieces is super challenging. The colour palette flows in similar tones of pink, purple, blue, and white throughout, intertwining around the unicorn’s horn, face, flowing mane, and even the floral petals and plants along the edges. Everything blends beautifully - and confusingly. Each piece is unique, with many shaped like curls and swirls of the mane, painted in harmonious shades and accented with subtle nature-inspired and floral motifs.

(2) Uniquely Cut With Fantasy Surprises Within!

Every puzzle piece is uniquely cut, with twisting, irregular shapes that stray far from the standard tabs and blanks of mass-produced puzzles. The uneven, random edges add another layer of difficulty, forcing us to rely on spatial awareness and intuition rather than logic alone. As we progressed, we were rewarded with delightful magical and fantasy surprises. Look closely and you’ll spot unicorns, shooting stars, kitten, butterfly, rainbow, crescent moon, and more — all cleverly hidden within the design. Assembling the puzzle became as much about discovery as it was about completion! 

(3) High Quality & Laser-Cut

Crafted from high-quality, laser-cut wooden pieces, this puzzle feels as good as it looks. The vibrant colours and striking artwork are visually captivating, and the pieces fit together smoothly, sliding effortlessly into place. Packaged in a compact wooden box, it’s both convenient and durable. We’re absolutely loving this. 💖

# gifted in exchange for review 

Read more reviews of similar puzzles from Let's Play Games: 

• Wooden Fantasy Puzzle - Treasure Chest, By Let's Play Games
• Wooden Fantasy Puzzle - Dragon Flight, By Let's Play Games
• Oceanic Animals Series 1 - Kangaroo, By Let's Play Games 
• Oceanic Animals Series 1 - Kookaburra, By Let's Play Games
• Fantasy Series- Mermaid, By Let's Play Games

Where to buy this: 

https://www.hobbyco.com.au/products/lpg-puzzles-wooden-fantasy-puzzle-unicorn?_pos=1&_sid=87230c26c&_ss=r

https://www.ozziecollectables.com/products/lpg-puzzles-wooden-fantasy-puzzle-unicorn-1

Find your local game stores here: https://www.localgamestores.com.au/

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Pustefix Bubble Firework, By Pustefix - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Bubbles 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Anyone who loves bubbles/ OR looking for something that works magic at parties!

If you’re looking for something dramatic, fun, and guaranteed to wow at your next Christmas party, Pustefix Bubble Firework absolutely delivers! This clever little gadget takes classic bubble play and launches it straight into firework territory. Huge thanks to Divisible by Zero for providing it ✨

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Battery-Operated - Creates Firework-Like Burst Of Bubbles

This is a battery-operated bubble maker that comes in a bright red, tube-shaped cylindrical design. Open the side lid and you’ll find a hidden bottle of bubble mix inside - simply connect it using the straw-style hose attached to the device. Insert 4 x AA batteries (not included), press the power button, and… woah - watch the magic begins! What follows is a firework-like burst of bubbles - fast, sudden, and incredibly dramatic. Thousands of bubbles shoot into the air in seconds, instantly turning any gathering into an unforgettable celebration. It’s visually impressive, exciting to watch, and guaranteed to get everyone smiling. When the bubble mix runs out, you can refill it with the Pustefix Refill Bottle Midi—or, if you’re a DIY fan, create your own homemade mixture. No limits on the fun!

(2) Colourful LED Lights - Perfect For Parties At Night

And the magic doesn’t stop there. The device features colorful LED lights that elevate the experience even further. Think glowing firework effects after dark, with soap bubbles shimmering in dazzling colors as they float through the air. Especially at night, the atmosphere becomes downright enchanting. The combination of light, color, and bubbles creates a magical scene that guests will remember long after the party ends.

(3) Party-Themed Stickers Included

The set also includes a sheet of transparent, party-themed stickers—balloons, fireworks, banners, party hats, floating hearts, and more. You can customize your bubble firework to match the occasion and make it uniquely yours.

(4) Lightweight + Portable

Bonus points: it’s lightweight and portable, making it easy to bring along for parties, celebrations, or spontaneous bubble magic anywhere.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.childplay.com.au/products/bubble-fireworks?_pos=1&_sid=5e4d3ea49&_ss=r

https://thelittletoyshop.com.au/products/pustefix-freworks-bubble-machine?_pos=1&_sid=85cb03dc5&_ss=r

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