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Dale Yu: Review of Art Gallery

Art Gallery Designer: Francesco Frittelli Publisher: Piatnik Players: 2-6 Age: 10+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by Piatnik The world-famous Art Gallery is not only home of the most magnificent paintings in the world, but also enjoys … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Art Society

Art Society Designer: Mitch Wallace Publisher: Mighty Boards Players: 2-4 Age: 10+ Time: 30-60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In Art Society, you are an art connoisseur trying to impress your peers by putting together the most … Continue reading

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TRAPPED IN A HOTEL BALLROOM

I spent the end of last week at a local Massachusetts board gaming convention, Lobster Trap. LT is an invite-only con that started as a few friends getting together for a weekend at a friend’s art studio and has morphed … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of The A.R.T. Project

The A.R.T. Project Designers: Florian Sirieix and Benoit Turpin Publisher: The Op / Lumberjacks Players: 1-6 Age: 12+ Time: 40 minutes Played with copy provided by The Op You are part of the Art Rescue Team, with the aim of … Continue reading

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Carnegie Wins 2023 Jogo do Ano Award

Spiel Portugal recently announced the winner of its Jogo do Ano award for 2023.  The prize goes to Carnegie, designed by Xavier Georges and published by Quined Games.  This is the fourth significant Game of the Year award for Carnegie.  Earlier, … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Oh My Orchids!

Oh My Orchids! Designer: Daryl Chow Publisher: Origami Players: 2-5 Age: 8+ Time: 20-30 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher It’s always flowering season in sunny Singapore! In Oh My. Orchids!, cleverly and expertly gather seed cards to … Continue reading

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