First off, those of you who follow my blog closely, I wanted to apologize for the lack of consistency during the last week or two. My usual blogging computer is broken, so it has been more difficult to blog. That won't stop me from trying to still blog daily though... Now onto more important topics.… Continue reading Games I am Excited to Try at Gencon
Tag: Board Game Review
Review of Istanbul: The Dice Game
Game: Istanbul Dice Designer: Rüdiger Dorn Published: Pegasus Spiele and AEG Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 20-40 Minutes Play Type: Dice Rolling, Set Collection Synopsis: As you wander the bustling street of Istanbul's bazaar you have only one goal in mind, trading goods and coin for the glittering rubies that the venders sell. Quickly make the… Continue reading Review of Istanbul: The Dice Game
Review of Jungle Joust
Game: Jungle Joust Designer: Adrian Adamescu, Daryl Andrews Published: IDW Games Players: 2-6 players Playtime: 30-45 Minutes Play Type: Betting/ Wagering Synopsis: You have arrived in the capital of the kingdom for the spectacle of the year. Strong warriors riding rhinos are ready to compete in the jousting tournament. Only the quick and mighty will prevail, and it… Continue reading Review of Jungle Joust
Review of Stuffed Fables
Game: Stuffed Fables Designer: Jerry Hawthorne Published: Plaid Hat Games Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 1 hour- 1 Hour 30 Minutes Play Type: Cooperative, Story Driven, Dice Rolling Synopsis: The day has finally come. Your little girl has grown out of her crib into her big girl bed. It is now time for you to step into your… Continue reading Review of Stuffed Fables
Review of Lords of Waterdeep
Game: Lords of Waterdeep Designer: Peter Lee, Rodney Thompson Published: Wizards of the Coast Players: 2-5 players Playtime: 1-2 Hours Play Type: Worker Placement Synopsis: You are a masked lord of Waterdeep, one of the rulers of the powerful and influential cities in the Swordcoast. Your goal is to become as powerful as possible, and you will… Continue reading Review of Lords of Waterdeep
Review of Visit from the Rhine Valley
Expansion: Visit from the Rhine Valley Base Game: Viticulture Published: Stonemaier Games Players: 1-6 players Playtime: 1 hour-1 hour 30 Minutes Other Expansions Needed: No Overview Positives: Provides variety Stronger focus on theme Helps to build engine Easier to learn for new players Negatives Replaces prior components/ expansions in game play Cannot be combined with… Continue reading Review of Visit from the Rhine Valley
Review of Planet Defenders
Game: Planet Defenders Designer: Wei-Min Ling Published: Renegade Game Studios Players: 2-4 Playtime: 30-60 Minutes Play Type: Resource Management Synopsis: The world is under attack from devious robots, set on stealing resources and taking over our colonized planets. Your job is to help guide the Planet Defenders to kill the robots and save the… Continue reading Review of Planet Defenders
Review of Century: Golem Edition
Game: Century: Golem Edition Designer: Emerson Matsuuchi Published: Plan B Games Players: 2-5 Playtime: 30-45 Minutes Play Type: Engine Builder/ Card Drafting Synopsis: You are a caravan leader, traveling up and down the exotic Golem Road. You hope to gain and deliver the rare crystals that can be bought and sold on the beautiful Golem… Continue reading Review of Century: Golem Edition
Review of Endangered Orphans of Condyle Cove
Game: Endangered Orphans of Condyle Cove Designer: Jesse Labbe Published: Certifiable Studios Players: 1-4 Playtime: 10-30 Minutes Play Type: Push Your Luck/ Take That Synopsis: The Boogey-man is lurking, hoping to corner the orphans living in Condyle Cove. You control one of these orphans, as you try to be the last one standing. Your orphan will have… Continue reading Review of Endangered Orphans of Condyle Cove
Above and Below Review
Game: Above and Below Designer: Ryan Laukat Published: Red Raven Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1 Hour- 1 Hour 30 Minutes Play Type: Story Telling Synopsis: You have fled a vicious barbarian attack. After an exhausting trek across unforgiving landscapes you have finally found the perfect place for a new settlement. This new land has… Continue reading Above and Below Review
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