One Person. One Passion. A Lot of Board Games.
The story behind Blue Dragon Board Games — and why I built it.
Hi — I'm Elie Altar, the Blue Dragon.
Blue Dragon Board Games is built and run by one person — me. I'm a family man, a board game obsessive, and an RPG enthusiast who genuinely believes that the best moments in life happen around a table with people you love.
I play with my kids, with my friends, and sometimes late at night when everyone's asleep and I'm planning my next dungeon. Board games and the world of imagination aren't just a hobby for me — they're one of the things that makes life genuinely good.
This site exists because I spent years buying games based on bad reviews and YouTube hype. I decided to build something honest — the kind of resource I wish had existed when I was starting out.
It Started with HeroQuest
Like a lot of people my age, my first real board game — the one that made me understand what board gaming could be — was HeroQuest. The dungeon. The miniatures. The feeling of opening a door and not knowing what was inside. That sense of adventure never left me.
HeroQuest led me to Dungeons & Dragons, which led me to RPGs, which led me to modern board games, which led me here — writing reviews and building a site I wish had existed when I was trying to figure out what to buy next.
HeroQuest — Still My Favorite
After all these years and hundreds of games, HeroQuest remains the one I come back to. If you haven't played it yet, read our full review — I think you'll understand why.
What Blue Dragon Board Games Is
This site exists for one reason: to help you buy the right game. Not the most hyped game. Not the most expensive game. The right game — for your group, your budget, and the kind of evening you want to have.
I cover board games for adults, board games for kids, dungeon crawlers, strategy games, family games, and RPG-adjacent titles. If it involves cardboard, dice, or miniatures, there's a good chance it interests me.
What I Believe In
Honest Reviews
I write what I actually think. If a game has problems, I say so. If it's brilliant, I say that too.
Your Money Matters
Board games aren't cheap. Every recommendation comes with a clear answer to "is this worth buying?"
No Ads, No Sponsors
Blue Dragon is ad-free. I earn a small commission from Amazon links — at no extra cost to you.
Real Passion
This isn't a job. It's a hobby that became a mission. Every page on this site was built with genuine love for the hobby.
👋 Get in Touch
Have a game you think I should review? A question about a purchase? Just want to talk board games? I read every email.
✉️ bethehero@bluedragonboardgames.com— Elie Altar, founder of Blue Dragon Board Games