Category Archives: First Impressions

Three Capsule (P)Reviews: This Didn’t Happen, Batflip, Frost (PNP escape room)

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Dale Yu

As 2022 starts, things are super busy here.  As always, the holidays and the new year occupy much of the calendar, and this year, the continuing rise of COVID and Omicron keep things at work as busy as possible.  We … Continue reading →

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“Transform & Roll Out!” – First Impressions of the Transformers Deck-Building Game

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Mark "Fluff Daddy" Jackson

Sadly, I was past the age of childish enjoyment in 1984 to be totally stoked (ha) about the appearance of toy vehicles that transformed into giant robot mechs… and the less said about the visually stunning but utterly vapid Michael … Continue reading →

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Not Flynn’s Arcade: A First Look At Pulsarcade for Clank! In! Space!

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Mark "Fluff Daddy" Jackson

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (yep, 2019), I wrote about what I called the Clank-iverse and my general love for the game and all its expansions. As a part of that article, I noted that … Continue reading →

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ANKH: GODS OF EGYPT – FIRST IMPRESSIONS by Simmy Peerutin

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Dale Yu

Author: SIMMY PEERUTIN Ankh: Gods of Egypt Designer: Eric Lang Publisher: CMON In Ankh players represent Gods whose goal is to gain enough Devotion to become the supreme God of Egypt. They do this by building monuments dedicated to themselves … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu – First Impressions of Kokopelli Expansion 1

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Dale Yu

Kokopelli Expansion 1 Designer – Stefan Feld Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 45-60 minutes Played with review copy provided by Queen Games A few weeks ago, we reviewed Kokopelli, and at that time, we only played with the base cards.  … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: First Impressions of Imperial Steam

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Dale Yu

Imperial Steam Designer: Alexander Huemer Publisher: Capstone Games Players: 2-4 Age: 12+ Time: 90-120 minutes Played on review copy provided by Capstone Games As 2021 comes to a close, I’m still mostly stuck in my basement – unfortunately unable to … Continue reading →

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