Monthly Archives: August 2024

Lorna – Preview of Sweet Lands

Sweet Lands Designer: Totsuca Chuo Artist: Tatsuki Asano Publisher: Uchibacoya Players: 1-4 Time: 100-200 minutes Sweet Lands is the next big box game from Japanese publisher Uchibacoya. Well known for their delightful wooden tokens (the sea-eeples in Aqua Garden!), they … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Intarsia

Intarsia Designer: Michael Kiesling Publisher: Deep Print Games Players: 2-4 Age: 14+ Time: 45-60 minutes Played with review copy provided by Pegasus USA For countless years, the Café de Paris has offered moments of carefree relaxation and a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading

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Gen Con 2024 – CGE

Czech Games Edition was once again in their handy room across from the exhibit hall. It’s a great place to drop in and try out their games and I love that they open up at 9 am – a full … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Spectacular

Spectacular Designers: Eilif Svensson and Asmund Svensson Publisher: Chilifox Players: 1-6 Age: 10+ Time: 20-30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Spectacular, you are creating and developing your own animal park for vulnerable species. In order to … Continue reading

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Review of Seers Catalog

Seers Catalog Designer: Taylor Reiner Publisher: Bezier Games Players: 2 – 5 Ages: 15 and Up Time: 45 Minutes Times Played: > 5 Editor’s Note: In the interest of fair disclosure, the description here was written by Chris Wray, and … Continue reading

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Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – July 2024

July 2024 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. ­­ This Game is Killer – 7/10 ­It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve given an overly-enthusiastic rating to … Continue reading

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