Category Archives: Preview

Werewords Deluxe Edition (Kickstarter Preview by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

Designer: Ted Alspach Publisher: Bezier Games Artwork: Roland MacDonald Players: 2 – 20 Ages: 8 and Up Time: 10 Minutes Times Played: > 20 (On a Preview Copy in Advance of Kickstarter Campaign) Werewords is in my top 20 games … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Kami-Sama

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

  Kami-Sama Designer:  AJ Lambeth Publisher: Kolossal Games Players: 2-4 Ages: (not listed on my documentation) Time: documentation says 45-60 minutes, real life says 90ish minutes Times played: 4, with prototype preview copy provided by publisher (Note that the above … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Carnival of Monsters

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

    Carnival of Monsters Designer: Richard Garfield Publisher: AMIGO Players: 3-5 Ages: ? Time: about 60 mins/game thus far Times played: 4, with early prototype copy provided by publisher In this new prototype game, players act as competing carnival … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of A Dog’s Life

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

A Dog’s Life Designer: Christophe Boelinger Publisher: Beton Games Players: 2-6 Ages: 6+ Time: 40-60 minutes Times played: 4, with preview copy provided by Beton Games, adogslife.eu A Dog’s Life is a family board game from a designer probably best … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Numeracy Legends and the Zerda Fox

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Numeracy Legends and the Zerda Fox Designer: (uncredited) – or at least I can’t find it on the box or rules Publisher: Shepherd Kit Players: 2-4? Ages: box doesn’t say. The publisher has since told me 5+ Time: ~30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: First Impressions of Throne of the World

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

  Throne of the World Designer: Zong-Ger Publisher: Good Game Studio Players: 2 – 4 Ages: 12+ Time: 15-20 minutes per game Times played: 2 (both 2p), with review copy provided by GGStudio / Taiwan Boardgame Design Throne of the … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Taiwan Monsters Brawl

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

  Taiwan Monsters Brawl Designer: Hung-Che Lin Publisher: Chiaos Creative Players: 2-4 Ages: 15+ Time: 30-60 minutes As I’ve been preaching about for the past two years or so, I feel like the new hotbed of undiscovered games might be … Continue reading →

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Gathering Memories: New Games

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Well, another Gathering of Friends has come and gone and, as usual, I had an amazing time. Thanks so much to Alan Moon and all the other folks who do such a terrific job of providing good gaming and good … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Preview of Aeon’s End – War Eternal

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

Aeon’s End: War Eternal Designer: Kevin Riley Publisher: Indie Board&Cards/Action Phase Games Players: 1-4 Ages: 12+ Time: ~60 minutes/game Times played: 4 so far with advance copy provided by Indie Board&Cards/Action Phase Games So, if you’re a regular reader of … Continue reading →

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Raven (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Designer: Bob Kamp Publisher: Drive Thru Cards Players: 2 – 6 Ages: 8 and Up Time: 30+ Minutes Times Played: > 5 (on Review Copy Provided by the Designer) Raven, a trick taking card designed by Bob Kamp and available … Continue reading →

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