Category Archives: Essen 2025

Dale Yu: Review of Diceocracy

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Dale Yu

  Diceocracy   Ever since you were a kid, your mama told you that you’re destined for grand things! So you’re pretty certain that things can only be better with more “you” in it! Well, it’s finally time for more … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay Designers: Eilif Svensson, Asmund Svensson, Vergard Eliassen Stillerud Publisher: Chilifox Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 90-120 min Played with review copy provided by publisher You have finally reached the archipelago of Scoundrel Bay! Here, … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Thebai 

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Thebai Designer: David Turczi Publisher: Board&Dice Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 90-150 min Played with review copy provided by publisher Dark times loom over the kingdom of Thebes. The blind, old king Oedipus left the throne in disgrace … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Level 10

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Level 10 Designer: Hisashi Hayashi Publisher: Grail Games Players: 1-5 Ages: 14+ Time: 15-30 minutes (box says 16-32) Times played: 4, with review copy provided by Matagot/Grail   In the co-operative card game Level 10 — which was … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of Cities USA

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dale Yu

    Cities USA Designer: Phil Walker-Harding and Steve Finn Publisher: DEVIR Players: 1-4 Age: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4uTmiWZ Played with review copy provided by publisher A great American city awaits your vision! Step into the … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Review of En Route

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Dale Yu

    En Route Designer: Philipp Ivanov  Publisher: Crowd Games Players: 1-4 Age: 14+ Time: 20-40 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gtlocY Played with review copy provided by publisher People love traveling. We want to meet new cultures, see famed landmarks … Continue reading →

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