Author Archives: Talia Rosen

Essen Second Impressions

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Talia Rosen

I initially reported on my Essen first impressions a couple weeks ago and I’m back to update those with my Essen second impressions.  This is based on the new games I tried while at BGG.CON as well as the games … Continue reading →

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Essen First Impressions

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Talia Rosen

Every October the Essen game fair dumps hundreds of new games on us and every year there are good, mediocre, and poor games scattered throughout the new releases.  Some folks subscribe to the notion that there are particularly good or … Continue reading →

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138 Games Finale: From January to September

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Talia Rosen

Last week we reached the final regular entry in the Opinionated Gamers series on 138 Games to Play Before You Die.  We started the series back in January working chronologically forward from Go and finished last week with the slightly … Continue reading →

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138 Games: From Telestrations to Love Letter

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Talia Rosen

All good things must come to an end and so it is with the 138 Games series.  This is the final regular entry in the series with five more games that we recommend for everyone to try out.  With this … Continue reading →

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138 Games: From King of Siam to Summoner Wars

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Talia Rosen

We’re nearing the finish line now in our 138 Games series.  This week we bring you a handful of newer games that you’ve just got to try.  There are a couple in here that you’ve likely already experienced, but others … Continue reading →

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138 Games: From Through the Ages to Galaxy Trucker

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Talia Rosen

This week the 138 Games series brings you five games from 2006 to 2007 that the Opinionated Gamers recommend everyone try at least once.  This entry is sandwiched with two preeminent designs by the esteemed Vlaada Chvatil.  Vlaada has designed … Continue reading →

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