Author Archives: xitoliv

Mini Express

Posted on April 20, 2020 by xitoliv

Designer: Mark GerritsPublisher: Moaideas Game DesignPlayers: 3-5Ages: 8+Times Played: 7 on a variety of copies, including a prototype they sent me I first played Mini Express somewhere in the middle of unincorporated Macoupin County, IL.  In this game, that’s sort … Continue reading →

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軍師軍略 (Strategist Strategy)

Posted on April 14, 2020 by xitoliv

Designer: Satochika Daimon (大門 聖史)Artist: CossackPublisher: Grandoor GamesPlayers: 2Ages: 14+Times Played: 3 Strategist Strategy was not likely to be a game for me and a two-player only tactical skirmish game was unlikely to hit the table.  But one of the … Continue reading →

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四畳半ペーパー賽系 (Yojōhan Pēpā Saikei)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by xitoliv

Designer: Shimamuranao (シマムラナオ)Artist: Yamauchi Rock Boy (ヤマウチロックボーイ)Publisher: ハレルヤロックボーイ (Hallelujah Rockboy)Players: 1-100Ages: 10+Times Played: 7 on a purchased copy 四畳半ペーパー賽系 is a game about how you’ll spend your last year of college life.  Balancing romance, schoolwork, friendships, hobbies, and a part-time … Continue reading →

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Granite Game Summit (2020) Recap

Posted on March 13, 2020 by xitoliv

This last weekend I headed to New Hampshire to play some games. My friend Kimberly is one of the organizers of the Granite Game Summit, and with BGGCON exiting my annual schedule, it would be a nice way to support … Continue reading →

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T6 (a trick-taking party)

Posted on January 27, 2020 by xitoliv

On a recent weekend, I again invited a number of my friends to town for a weekend of playing trick-taking games. Around 33 people participated, and, if I’ve counted correctly, I played 68 different games, almost all of which were … Continue reading →

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Cine Write and Trade (Preview)

Posted on January 13, 2020 by xitoliv

Designer: Nomas Kurnia, Arif PrimaArtist: Nomas KurniaPublisher: Tematis Co.Players: 2-4Ages: 13+Times Played: 2 on my demo copy This will be a different sort of post, as this game isn’t available…yet.  Along with two other games I’ll tell you about once … Continue reading →

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