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Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization – Board Game Review
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization by Vlaada Chvátil is the 2015 refresh of 2006’s Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization. This is a semi-abstracted take on the Civilization building genre of games, and I feel it does a phenomenal job imparting the...
Glen More II: Chronicles – Board Game Review
It's got to be hard to create a sequel to a beloved game. On one hand, you have fans of the old game, that want everything to just remain the same. On the other hand, this is your opportunity to capture a new audience, create some new fans. Perhaps address some of the...
Between Two Castles: Essential Edition – Board Game Review
Disclaimer: A copy of Between Two Castles: Essential Edition has been provided by Stonemaier Games for review purposes In a lot of other media types, mash-ups and crossover events are some of the most exciting moments. In comic books, having Spider-Man appear...
Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done – Board Game Review
I'm always on the lookout for interesting twists on action selection mechanics. From the most basic systems to interesting worker placement mechanics, to rondels, and everything in between, I find the way that games let you take actions to be a fascinating puzzle....
In The Hall of the Mountain King – Board Game Review
The best board games tell a story. In Galaxy Trucker, you're transporting pipes across the galaxy by building ships out of them and hurtling through space. In Food Chain Magnate, you're the CEO of a burgeoning fast food empire, as long as you can stay one step ahead...
Magnetic – Board Game Review
Disclaimer: This product was sent to me free of charge Usually when a review game lands on my door, I can trace down where it came from. I don't have a large media presence, so unsolicited review games are rare, but not unheard of. I debated on even giving this game...
In the Year of the Dragon – Board Game Review
It's still cool to review games that are almost 20 years old, right? Sweet. In the Year of the Dragon is an action selection game by designer Stefan Feld, and published by Alea in 2007. Players take on the role of Chinese rulers around the year 1000, and strive to...
Curses & Covens – Board Game Review
Disclaimer: A copy of Curses & Covens was provided by Good Games Publishing for review purposes There aren't many One vs. Many games that hit my table. I think the only other one that I've talked about on this blog before has been Beast, and that wasn't exactly a...
Thunder Road: Vendetta – Board Game Review
I really respect the mission of Restoration Games. They take old games, refresh them for modern gaming sensibilities, a fresh coat of paint, and give the games a second chance. Games like Whosit turning into Dinosaur Tea Party, Star Wars: Epic Duels into Unmatched,...
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