Tag Archives: doujin

Suroboruos

Posted on October 11, 2022 by xitoliv

Designer: Taiki Shinzawa (新澤 大樹)Publisher: 倦怠期 (Kentaiki)Players: 3-4Playing Time: 45 minutesTimes Played: 13 on a purchased copy For me, I’m writing this as a “review” of Suroboruos, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  … Continue reading →

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Spring Tokyo Game Market 2022 Anticipation Post

Posted on April 22, 2022 by xitoliv

I wasn’t sure I would get it done this time around, as a vacation and some time at the Gathering of Friends butted up against the time I do my Game Market research, but, things worked out. Here we are. … Continue reading →

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くみこ と かつひさ (Kumiko and Katsuhisa)

Posted on January 12, 2022 by xitoliv

Designer: M. Aoki (A(四日市))Publisher: Yokkaichi Indoor Union (四日市インドア同盟)Players: 2Playing Time: 15-20 minutesTimes Played: 4 on a gratis copy from the designer Kumiko and Katsuhisa is a two-player trick-taking game where one player takes on the role of the Chairman of … Continue reading →

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Fall Tokyo Game Market 2021 Anticipation Post

Posted on November 19, 2021 by xitoliv

It’s the time of year again.  Today I’ll give an overview of sorts for games that will be released in Japan in a matter of hours at the Fall Tokyo Game Market (TGM). I’ll talk about games I’m looking forward … Continue reading →

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Encyclopaedist (a review)

Posted on August 18, 2021 by xitoliv

Designer: Sengoku Ichiro (千石 一郎)Publisher: 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games)Players: 3Playing Time: 20-30 minutesTimes Played: 3 on purchased physical copies; a few more times with a Google Sheets mock-up I’m going to talk below about the many ways I love Encyclopaedist and … Continue reading →

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Age of Assassins (a review)

Posted on August 17, 2021 by xitoliv

Designer: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸)Publisher: 操られ人形館 (Ayatsurare Ningyoukan)Players: 3-4Playing Time: 30 minutesTimes Played: 8 (some on a friend’s copy, some on a copy I purchased (1st ed.), some on a second copy I purchased (3rd ed.)) I first played Age of … Continue reading →

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