Tag Archives: Asmodee

Gen Con 2017: What’s Hot, and What I Played

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

The first day of Gen Con 2017 is a wrap, and what a day it was.  This year’s sold out event marks the 50th anniversary of the convention, and if the first day is any indication, this is going to … Continue reading →

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Chris Wray: My Gen Con Most Anticipated List

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

I’ll arrive in Indianapolis later today, and I’m excited for Gen Con 2017 to get started.   This will be my third year at Gen Con, and thanks to Eric Martin’s amazing new BGG preview tool, I’m better prepared this … Continue reading →

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SdJ Re-Reviews #37: Colt Express

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Designer: Christophe Raimbault Publisher:  Ludonaute, Asmodee, Others Players:  2 – 6 Ages:  10 and Up Time:  30-40 Minutes Times Played:  > 5 (Plus more on iOS…) Series Note: Two years ago, we began publishing re-reviews of the 36 games that … Continue reading →

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7 Wonders Duel Pantheon (Expansion Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Designers: Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala Publisher:  Repos Production Players:  2 – 2 Ages:  10 and Up Time:  30 Minutes Times Played: > 4 7 Wonders Duel Pantheon is the first expansion for 7 Wonders Duel, winner of the 2016 2-player … Continue reading →

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H.M.S. Dolores (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

Designers:  Bruno Faidutti, Eric M. Lang Publisher:  Lui-même, Distributed by Asmodee Artist: Vincent Dutrait Players:  2 – 4 Ages:  10 and Up Time:  20 Minutes Times Played:   > 5 H.M.S. Dolores wasn’t on my radar before my arrival Spiel 2016. … Continue reading →

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GenCon 2016 Mega Rundown – A to G

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

Welcome back to the 2016 Mega Rundown.  Today we start into the gamer games in earnest, hitting them up alphabetically by publisher.  Sit back and let the photos wash over you to see what games caught my fancy.

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Mysterium: Hidden Signs (Expansion Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

Designers:  Oleksandr Nevskiy & Oleg Sidorenko Publisher:  Libellud (Distributed by Asmodee) Illustrations: Xavier Collette and Igor Burlakov Players:  2 – 7 Ages:  10 and Up Time:  42 Minutes (Mysterium) Times Played:  >3 Mysterium: Hidden Signs is the first expansion for … Continue reading →

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Quadropolis (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

Designer: François Gandon Publisher:  Days of Wonder Players:  2 – 4 Ages:  8 and Up Time:  30 – 60 Minutes Times Played:  > 5 (With 3-4 Players) Days of Wonder has a well-deserved reputation for solid production value and quality … Continue reading →

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Review of Raptor by Bruno Cathala and Bruno Faidutti

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Designers: Bruno Cathala and Bruno Faidutti Publisher:  Matagot (Distributed by Asmodee) Players:  2 Ages:  9 and Up Time:  25 Minutes Times Played:  > 5 (on Review Copy Provided by Asmodee) In Raptor, one player controls a mother velociraptor and her five … Continue reading →

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Essen Day Four: Thoughts from a First Time Attendee

Posted on October 12, 2015 by

Note: This is my first time attending Essen, so in my entries this week I’m discussing the convention from the perspective of a first time attendee.  I’m also providing snap reviews of games, and today I cover Raptor, Porta Nigra, and … Continue reading →

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