Author Archives: Ben (chally)

Ben McJunkin: Review of Archipelago

Posted on March 8, 2013

Archipelago Designer: Christopher Boelinger Publisher: Ludically Players: 1-5 | Ages: 12+ | Time: 30-180 mins This is the story of Archipelago: you begin with little, in an unknown land and with an uncertain future. Slowly your path takes shape. You … Continue reading →

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Ben McJunkin: First Impressions – Tokaido

Posted on March 7, 2013

Tokaido Designer: Antoine Bauza Publisher: Funforge Players: 2-5  |  Ages: 8+  |  Time: 45 minutes In recent years, Antoine Bauza has made a name for himself in the board game industry with clean, accessible designs that contain just enough tactical … Continue reading →

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Ben McJunkin: First Impressions – Dominare

Posted on March 5, 2013

Dominare Designer: Jim Pinto Publisher: AEG Players: 2-6 | Ages: 12+ | Time: 120 mins. Dominare is one of four games released by AEG at Essen last year as part of that publisher’s Tempest line. All four games are set … Continue reading →

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Ben McJunkin: Review of CO2

Posted on January 15, 2013

CO2 Designer: Vital Lacerda Publisher: Geochix.it / Stronghold Players: 1-5 | Ages: 12+ | Time: 120 mins. CO2 is Vital Lacerda’s controversial new release from this year’s Spiel fair in Essen. The game is controversial not only because of its … Continue reading →

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Ben McJunkin: Review of Il Vecchio

Posted on December 5, 2012

Il Vecchio Designer: Rüdiger Dorn Publisher: H@ll Games / Pegasus Players: 2-4 Ages: 10+ Time: 60-80 min Ruddinger Dorn’s Il Vecchio tells the tale of feuding Florentine families competing for prestige and influence in the waning days of the de … Continue reading →

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