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Managed to wake up early today..started the day with another game of Codenames Duet. Managed to do better but I suspect this is because I was playing with John as opposed to Dan. We were only one answer away from … Continue reading →

Started the day out with a new game, Codenames Duet.  Played 3 games, lost each time… The game is in the early stages of the prototype still – so things will change. In fact, the game has changed since yesterday.  … Continue reading →

Slept in. Woke up to Christmas morning. Spring has most definitely not sprung in Niagara Falls  Helped Alan putter around the game room for a bit, and then time to cross a few games off my “want to play” list.  … Continue reading →

Designer: Alexander Pfister Publisher: Stronghold Games, Eggertspiele. others Players: 2-4 Ages: 12+ Time: 75-150 min Great Western Trail capitalizes on the romance of the American west, but if you are looking for fighting and shoot outs – keep looking, if … Continue reading →

  Stick Stack Designer: uncredited Publisher: Wonder Forge Players: 2+ Ages: 8+ Time: ~15 minutes Stick Stack is one of the three 2016 Target-exclusive releases from Wonder Forge – with one release in three main mass-market genres. Stick Stack is … Continue reading →

Evolution: Climate Designers: Dominic Crapuchettes, Dmitry Knorre, and Sergey Machin Artists: Ben Goldman, Catherine Hamilton, and Jacoby O’Connor Publisher: NorthStar Games 2 – 6 players 60 – 75 minutes Ages 12+ Reviewed by Jonathan Franklin Source: Official photo from NorthStar … Continue reading →

Scattered notes today, as games are demoed. I’m not sure what the timeframe is, but these video demos WILL be posted to Boardgamegeek so if a game sounds interesting please go and look it up.

Another October, another Essen … Thank goodness that Boardgamegeek is once again streaming game demos direct from the fair to keep all of us addicts feeling connected! It’s great to see the same people (and the same jokes about FLAGGO!) … Continue reading →