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Preview of OrthoGnomes

OrthoGnomes Designer: Kotori Publisher: PhantomLab Players: 2 Age: 8 Time: 5-15 minutes This game was provided by the publisher. Summary: OrthoGnomes is a clever 2 player strategy game which is played in a 3-dimensional space. This latest game from indie … Continue reading

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First Impressions of The Treasure Ship of Zheng He

The Treasure Ship of Zheng He Designers: Hisashi Hayashi Publisher: Harvest Valley Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 90-120 minutes Played the prototype copy by the publisher Summary: The Treasure Ship of Zheng He is a fun immersive strategy game for … Continue reading

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Attack of the Mini-Cons!

As the summer winds down, so do the giant, overwhelming board game conventions!  Everyone is getting their games from Essen Spiel, GenCon and Origins, PAX Unplugged, etc. to the table.  Yes, yes…I realize that conventions continue throughout the year, but … Continue reading

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Quick Take: Dieson Crusoe

Designer: Jinhee Han and HaeYo Artist: Pasio Publishers: Self-published and Best with 1 Games Players: 1 Time: 30-60 minutes I don’t often play solo games but every now and then one comes along that I cannot resist. Dieson was released … Continue reading

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First Impressions of Fantasy Tavern Brawl

Fantasy Tavern Brawl Summary: Your group of adventures encounter a tavern in the midst of a bar brawl.  Guide your eleven, dwarven, orc adventurers/patrons and more to try to keep them all inside the tavern during the brawl.  You’ll need … Continue reading

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First Impressions: Shinjuku

Shinjuku (the busiest train station in Tokyo) is a network and pick up and delivery game set in Tokyo, As the owners of competing companies, players build stores and rail lines for customers to get to their stores earning victory … Continue reading

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