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Viticulture: Essential Edition Review

Viticulture: Essential Edition Review

Alright, first off, let me start by stating and admitting that I’m a self-diagnosed Stonemaier games junkie. As I’ve mentioned before, Euphoria is my favorite game and everything they’ve published so far, I’ve liked. Actually, more than liked. I’ll kickstart whatever they want to publish because I know I’m getting a good product. Plus, Jamey Stegmaier is phenomenal at responding to questions and social media posts, and even recommends tweeting him during games if you have rules questions. That’s a…

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Royals Review

Royals Review

I’m a big fan of heavy theme. I love when the things I’m doing in a game feel like they’re supposed to be happening. However, every once in a while, I get the itch for a Euro game. Moving cubes around a board, thinking completely strategically, having low levels of luck. All of those things have their place. Today’s review is one of those games. It’s a little lighter on the Euro side, but still very fun. Royals Designer: Peter…

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Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Review

Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Review

A big debate in the board gaming world revolves around the use of digital media to supplement a gaming experience. Should a game have an app that may be used, but isn’t necessary, or an app that is required to play the game? Should there be no apps required for board games at all? Today’s game is the first I’ve played that requires an app to play the game. Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Designer: Nikki Valens Player Count: 1-5…

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The Great Dinosaur Rush Review

The Great Dinosaur Rush Review

I love when games provide a unique theme. I’ve mentioned it before, and this won’t be the last time, I’m sure. One of the reasons I love playing board games so much is that I get to explore so many different times and worlds. I grew up watching and loving the Indiana Jones films, and wanted to be an archaeologist for a while because of them. When I saw this game on Kickstarter, I knew I had to back it….

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Kickstarter Preview: Unreal Estate

Kickstarter Preview: Unreal Estate

I’m always impressed when a game is able to provide me with a unique and engaging experience. I’m even more impressed when a game that only uses cards is able to do that. Today’s review is actually for a game that hasn’t been published yet, but will be on Kickstarter starting September 20th. Unreal Estate Designer: Jason Slingerland Player Count: 2-4 players Play Time: 15-20 minutes   Unreal Estate is the first published game by Grand Gamers Guild. In Unreal…

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Islebound Review

Islebound Review

If you haven’t realized it yet, I realllllly like games that have good art. Not just good art, but art that makes them stand out. I love when I walk past a game being played and stop just to take an extra look at the board or the pieces. One designer whose art style I absolutely love, is Ryan Laukat. If I had copious amounts of money, I would buy his games, just so I had extra boards to hang…

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Onitama Review

Onitama Review

Today’s review is going to be a game that isn’t the style I usually play. Abstract strategy. I tend to be more of an Amerithrash gamer, who also likes a steady dose of Euros. I don’t have the mind or the desire for most abstract strategy games, but this one caught my eye. Onitama Designer: Shimpei Sato Player Count: 2 Play Time: 10 minutes   Onitama is the 2nd game in the Dice Tower Essentials line of games published by…

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Small Games Review Blast: Little Devils, No Thanks!, Red7

Small Games Review Blast: Little Devils, No Thanks!, Red7

So today I thought I’d try something different. There are several small games that I love to play and get played all the time, because they’re easy enough that my family will play them. None of them really require a full on review, but I think that they’re worth mentioning. We’re going to call this a quick review blast and see how it goes. Little Devils Designer: Michael Feldkötter Player Count: 3-6 Players Play Time: 20-30 minutes Little Devils is…

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Specter Ops Review

Specter Ops Review

For today’s review, I’m going with a game that I had highly anticipated, and it didn’t disappoint. A game of secret agents and deception. Specter Ops Designer: Emerson Matsuuchi Player Count: 2-5 Players Play Time: 60-120 minutes Most people have claimed that this is the streamlined version of Fury of Dracula, but seeing as I’ve never played Fury of Dracula, I can’t report on that front. I came into Specter Ops never having played a hidden movement game before, and…

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Euphoria Review

Euphoria Review

So I figured for my first review, why not review a game I feel comfortable with. My favorite game.   Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia Designers: Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone Player Count: 2-6 Players Play Time: ~60 minutes   Euphoria is a worker placement game published by Stonemaier Games. In it, you are a low level workforce manager in a Dystopic society. You control a small workforce (your dice) whom you send out to gather commodities, convert them into…

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