Reading and viewing

After the shower A gutter gurgles, full of sky; A silver bead slips slowly by. My boots make islands in the lane, Then small round worlds of mud again. The clouds unzip a strip of blue. A sparrow shakes; the rain is through.

Two reviews of the fictional game Trail Builders Review A — Ella: The map is clear, and the short rounds fit our lunch break. I like having a choice of routes. However, the tiny counters are easily lost. I would recommend this game for a quick challenge if you have a tray to hold the pieces. Review B — Noah: We understood the map immediately. The choice of routes makes each round different, but the rounds finish just when I am enjoying myself. I would prefer a longer game. The counters are too small to handle comfortably. Both reviewers played the same edition. These are their own opinions, not the manufacturer's description.