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Ben McJunkin: Review of Archipelago

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

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 – Dominare

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

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 by

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 by

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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Father in the Messe: the day after

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Hi all, me and Caterina are back home safe. Was a great Essen 2012. Of course we are been able to only scratch the surface of the iceberg of the Essen release and we have still a lot to play. … Continue reading →

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Father in the Messe Day 3

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Dear gamers, our story in Essen is come to the end. Tomorrow (Sunday) I and Caterina will have to take our flight back home (if we will be able to store all the games in our suitcases!). Maybe we will … Continue reading →

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Father in the Messe Day 2

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

Hallo gamers. Here we are with the report of our second day of gaming. Today I have had to attend both the International Gamers Awards Committee lunch and also the presentation, so we are not been able to play as … Continue reading →

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Father in the Messe Day 1

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Today we wake up early to be able to be in the Spiele at opening time, 9:00 for press-tickets owners. First all we make a quick tour in the press room to take our press kit: the usual book and … Continue reading →

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Father in the Messe 2012: Day 0

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Here again with my Father in the Messe story: my special report about being in Essen with a kid (actually a 11 years old daughter). Me and Caterina finally arrived in Essen. Too late to play something or to access … Continue reading →

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Essen Preview #33: HEROICA Ilrion and The Hobbit (LEGO Games)

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

I’m continuing in this previews of games that will be released at Essen or close to Essen. I’m not sure if LEGO will attend the spiel this year but I’m sure there are two new LEGO Games in the market: … Continue reading →

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