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About lornadune

Board game enthusiast

Odds and Ends from TGM 26

Posted on August 5, 2026 by lornadune

So I didn’t attend TGM but I did manage to acquire a few games. TGM designers continue to astound me with clever designs for trick takers and shedders as well as capturing unusual themes. Here are some of the stand … Continue reading →

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Trio of Trick Takers for Two

Posted on February 21, 2026 by lornadune

Essen 2025 provided us with three fun new card games for two players. Unsurprisingly, they are all designed by Geonil and it seems to have become his specialty. I love trick takers and as I usually play with my partner, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Auctions of Alchemists

Posted on March 17, 2025 by lornadune

Designer: Tanax Publisher: Tanax Games Players: 2-4 Playing time: 30-60 minutes Preview is based on prototype played online, there may be changes before the final production.. In Auctions of Alchemists, players will use strategic bidding to gather the resources needed … Continue reading →

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Quick Take: Dieson Crusoe

Posted on November 28, 2024 by lornadune

Designer: Jinhee Han and HaeYo Artist: Pasio Publishers: Self-published and Best with 1 Games Players: 1 Time: 30-60 minutes I don’t often play solo games but every now and then one comes along that I cannot resist. Dieson was released … Continue reading →

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Quick Take: MON

Posted on October 27, 2024 by lornadune

MON – Emblems from Sengoku Designer: Osami Okano Publisher: Studium Mundi Players 2-5 Time: 15 minutes Mon is a card shedding game inspired by 16th century Japan during the warring period of Sengoku Jidai. The game consists of 3 suits … Continue reading →

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Lorna – Preview of Sweet Lands

Posted on August 27, 2024 by lornadune

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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