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Games that Split the OGers #1: Karnaxis

Posted on January 28, 2015 by gamekahuna

This is the start of a new series, discussing games that OGers had wildly divergent views of.  There will be a few 2014 games coming in this series, but for now, we look at Karnaxis. [Yes, Karnaxis came out quite … Continue reading →

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How Do You Decide When to Buy a Game?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by gamekahuna

How Do You Decide When to Buy a Game? jumpstarted by Jonathan There’s a well known pattern in the gaming hobby: buy a game you played and liked, excitedly start buying a few titles to bring to game night or … Continue reading →

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Preview/First Impression: Dragon’s Path

Posted on January 22, 2015 by gamekahuna

Preview/First Impression: Dragon’s Path Designer: Ágoston Erdélyi Artist: Dorottya Kitka (conceptual artwork) and Béla Lajos Nagy (design) 2-4 players 30-40 minutes Last month, I got a review game in the mail from Hungary. Not knowing what to expect, I tore … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Franklin: Review of Founders of the Empire

Posted on August 13, 2014 by gamekahuna

Founders of the Empire Designers: Alexy Kalinin and Petr Tyulenev Illustrator: Andrey Shcherbakov Publisher: RightGames Players: 2-4 Time:  30-45 minutes Ages: 12+ (although I think younger players with a spatial sense would be fine)   Reviewer: Jonathan Franklin Played 6 … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Franklin: Review of Enclave: Zakon Krańca Świata

Posted on August 6, 2014 by gamekahuna

Enclave: Zakon Krańca Świata Designer: Łukasz Woźniak Publisher: G3/RedImp/ST Games Players: 2-4 Time: 90-120 minutes Ages: 12+ (The game is not that complex, but it is dark)   Reviewed by Jonathan Franklin Times Played: 2 (with review copy provided by … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Franklin: Review of Super Fantasy: Ugly Snouts Assault

Posted on August 4, 2014 by gamekahuna

Super Fantasy: Ugly Snouts Assault Designers: Marco Valtriani Illustrator: Guido Favaro Graphics: Frederico Dumas Publisher: Red Glove Players: 1-6 Time: 90-150 minutes Ages: 8+ (8 year olds might need some initial coaching, but then should be fine) Reviewer: Jonathan Franklin … Continue reading →

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