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About gschloesser

Greg Schloesser is the founder of the Westbank Gamers and co-founder of the East Tennessee Gamers. He is also a prolific reviewer of games and a regular contributor to numerous gaming publications and websites, including Counter, Knucklebones, Boardgame News, Boardgame Geek, Gamers Alliance and many others. Greg has been a gaming enthusiast his entire life, growing up in our hobby mainly on the war game side. His foray onto the internet exposed him to the wonderful world of German and European games and now nearly all of his gaming time is devoted to this area of our hobby. He travels to several gaming conventions each year and is the co-founder of Gulf Games, a regional gaming get-together held in the Southern USA. Greg was born in 1961 and lived his entire life in New Orleans before moving to East Tennessee in 2005. He is married and has one daughter (now married.)

Castellion

Posted on December 26, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by Shadi Torbey Published by Z-Man Games 1 – 2 Players, 30 minutes Review by Greg J. Schloesser I am generally not attracted to solitaire games as I honestly do not have the opportunity often enough to play them. … Continue reading →

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ZEN GARDEN

Posted on December 12, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by H. Jean Vanaise| Published by Mayfair Games 2 – 4 Players, 45 minutes – 1 hour Review by Greg J. Schloesser Japanese gardens are known for their symmetry and peaceful atmosphere they evoke.  The ones I have visited … Continue reading →

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BOOTY

Posted on November 21, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by Alexander Cobian Published by Mayfair Games 3 – 6 Players, 1 hour Review by Greg J. Schloesser Yes, another pirate game.  I guess the theme is just so darn enticing and somehow romantic that designers and publishers just … Continue reading →

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Mystery! Motive for Murder

Posted on November 18, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by Bruce Glassco Published by Mayfair Games 1 – 5 Players, 30 – 90 minutes Review by Greg J. Schloesser A murder has been committed at the stately mansion, and there appears to be a host of characters who … Continue reading →

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Fool’s Gold

Posted on November 16, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by Joshua Balvin Published by Passport Studios / Rock Paper Scissors Games 3 – 5 Players, 1 – 1 1/2 hours Review by Greg J. Schloesser There’s gold in ‘dem ‘der hills!  Yes, there is gold…and quartz, topaz and … Continue reading →

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CV

Posted on November 3, 2016 by gschloesser

Design by Filip Mitunski Published by Granna 2 – 4 Players, 1 hour Review by Greg J. Schloesser Ever want to change your life? How about a new occupation, or perhaps a better relationship?  Want to start a blog or … Continue reading →

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