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Dale Yu: First Impression of Tail Feathers
Tail Feathers Designer: Jerry Hawthorne Publisher: Plaid Hat Games Players: 2 Ages: 9+ Time: 60-90 minutes Tail Feathers is a head to head battle game that is set in the world of Mice and Mystics. Each player controls an … Continue reading
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Dale Yu: First Impressions of Bomb Squad
Bomb Squad Designers: Dan Keltner and David Short Publisher: Tasty Minstrel Games Players: 2-6 Ages: 13+ Time: 30 minutes Bomb Squad is a new entry in the suddenly very crowded market of cooperative games. As this genre continues to … Continue reading
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Dale Yu: First Impressions of 504
504 Designer: Friedemann Friese Publisher: 2F / Stronghold Games Players: 2-4 Ages: 12+ Time: 30-150 minutes* Times played: 5 (less than 1%) – with designer’s prototype as well as with review copy provided by Stronghold Games 504 is perhaps … Continue reading
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7 Wonders Duel – Game Review
Designers: Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala Publisher: Repos Production Players: 2 – 2 Ages: 10 and Up Time: 30 Minutes Times Played: > 7 I’m always on the lookout for quality two-player games, and 2015 was a good year for such … Continue reading
Dale Yu: First Impressions of Council of Four
Council of Four Designers: Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini Publisher: Cranio Creations Players: 2-4 Ages: 10+ Time: ~60 minutes Times played: 2, with review copy provided by Cranio Creations In Council of Four, you take on the role of … Continue reading
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Tichu Turns 25: A Retrospective on the Hobby’s Favorite Card Game
Game History by Chris Wray, Tichu Tips by Mary Prasad This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Tichu’s publication. In a hobby that is often defined by the “cult of the new,” Tichu is still a perennial favorite among gamers, … Continue reading →
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