Category Archives: Essen 2023

Dale Yu: First Impressions of Sagrada Artisans  (mostly spoiler free)

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Dale Yu

Sagrada Artisans Designers: Daryl Andrews and Adrian Adamescu Publisher: Floodgate Games Players: 2-4 Age: 13+ Time: 40-60 minutes per game, in a 10 game campaign Played with review copy provided by Floodgate Games “Will your family’s stained-glass legacy stand the … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Spellbook

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Dale Yu

Spellbook Designer: Phil Walker-Harding Publisher: Space Cowboys Players: 1-4 Age: 12+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by Asmodee North America Says the publisher: Become the greatest wizard of the Annual Grand Rite by collecting and managing your … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: First Impressions of Catch Sketch / Doodly Quickly

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dale Yu

Catch Sketch / Doodly Quickly Designer: Chris Choi Publisher: Mandoo Games Players: 3-6 Age: 8+ Time: 15-20 minutes Played with review copy provided by Mandoo Games Each year, I get a care package from the great folks at Mandoo Games … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of War & Write

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Dale Yu

War & Write Designers: Jay Bernardo, Jerry Lee, Wei-Cheng Cheng Players: 2-5 Age: 8+ Time: 30-45 minutes Played with copy provided by Taiwan Boardgame Design Description from the publisher War & Write is a light, strategic, “pen & paper”, World … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Helsinki

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Dale Yu

Helsinki Designers: Daniel Skjold Pedersen and Asger Harding Granerud Publisher: Queen Games Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 40-60 minutes Played with copy provided by Queen Games Says the publisher: “The famous Senate Square in the center of the Finnish capital … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Inheritors

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Dale Yu

Inheritors Designers: Jeffrey CCH and Kenneth YWN Publisher: North Star Game Studio Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-45 minutes Played with review copy provided by North Star Games Per the publisher: In the dark of the night, whispers spread throughout … Continue reading →

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