Author Archives: Valerie Putman

About Valerie Putman

I'm a prof. I'm a gamer. I'm an animal behaviorist. I'm a girl. But the one word used to describe me most often? "Enthusiastic."

Valerie Matthews – Trambahn: The game we played 100 times in 3 months

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Valerie Putman

I have been a gamer for decades, but my husband was only introduced to the hobby when we met, less than 10 years ago.  He has had favorites:  Dominion (good husband), Tichu, Cartagena, Agricola, Caverna, and Wingspan have been a … Continue reading →

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Valerie Matthews: Review of Wingspan

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Valerie Putman

By Valerie Matthews Hey, strangers!  Ok, realistically, most of you are strangers.  My name is Valerie Matthews.  From 2005 to 2011 I wrote a weekly board gaming column (primarily for BoardgameNews, before it joined BGG).  One of my regular features … Continue reading →

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Review: Hansa Teutonica East expansion

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Valerie Putman

Designer:  Andreas Steding Publisher:  Argentum Verlag; Z-man games # of players: 2-5 Ages: 12 and up Time: 60-90 mins Review by: Valerie Putman At the 2009 Spiel in Essen I picked up a nice looking Eurogame now affectionately referred to … Continue reading →

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Game review: Magnum Sal

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Valerie Putman

Designer: Marcin Krupinski and Filip Milunski Publisher: Leonardo Games Players: 2 – 4 Ages: 10+ Time: 1 – 2 hours Overview From the moment I saw this game set up at the Leonardo Games booth at Spiel 2010 in Essen … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Norenberc

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Valerie Putman

Designer: Andreas Steding Publisher: White Goblin / Z-Man (announced) Players: 2 to 5 Ages: 12+ Time: 90 minutes Overview Let me start with a little fan girl confession; I love, love, love, love Hansa Teutonica.  I will probably write a … Continue reading →

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