Reviews written by Matt Thrower

While it lacks the distinct focus on planning of other games in the series, and suffers a couple of odd mechanical wrinkles, Sherman Leader offers new tactical challenges and remains an excellent solo wargame.

Doing a whole lot with very few rules, Isle of Cats offers an overly mathematical challenge for seasoned gamers and a fantastic shape-fitting challenge for the family.

Fixed-time co-operative games are an old formula by now, but Magic Maze on Mars does an excellent job of condensing it into a simple yet satisfying package.

A great wargame with a rare combination of variety, excitement and accessibility, but the chaos and lack of decisions on the Polish side may prove offputting for some.

A rare title that has the capacity to please strategy gamers and family player alike, although it is very abstract in its execution.

A mathsy optmisation puzzle that shines best as a solitaire game, thanks to a fast play time, lots of variety and an addictive balance of strategy and risk.

A fun, satisfying and great-looking co-operative defence game which is brilliant for kids but may lack replay value for adults.

An unusual and effective abstract on every level, but, while challenging and clever, it's multi-layered approach to affecting the board leaves the players too distant from the game.