Tag Archives: Gen Con 2016

Beyond Baker Street (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Chris Wray

Designer:  Robin Lees, Steve Mackenzie Publisher:  Z-Man Games Players:  2 – 4 Ages:  13 and Up Time:  20 Minutes Times Played:   > 5 I was drawn to Beyond Baker Street when I heard it compared favorably to Hanabi —  which … Continue reading →

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Codenames Pictures (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Chris Wray

Designer:  Vlaada Chvátil Publisher:  Czech Games Edition Players:  2 – 8 Ages:  10 and Up Time:  10-20 Minutes Times Played:   > 5 Codenames Pictures is the much-anticipated follow-up to Vlaada Chvátil’s Codenames, winner of the 2016 Spiel des Jahres.  Czech … Continue reading →

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Gen Con Day Four: Concluding Thoughts

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Chris Wray

Gen Con Day Four: Concluding Thoughts With Gen Con 2016 now behind us, I wanted to offer my concluding thoughts on the convention, put together my anecdotal list of the top 20 hottest games, and offer thoughts on a few … Continue reading →

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Gen Con Day Three: What’s Hot, and What I Played

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Chris Wray

Saturday seemed to be the most crowded day yet, which is normal, but I was still able to get in plays of some solid games.  Below are updates on what’s hot, what’s sold out, and a couple of fun pictures … Continue reading →

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Gen Con Day Two: What’s Hot, and What I Played

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Chris Wray

I just got back to the hotel after the second day of Gen Con 2016.  Below are updates on what’s hot, what’s sold out, and other news.  I also provide initial impressions on two games I played today.   I’m … Continue reading →

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Gen Con Day One: What’s Hot, and What I Played

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Chris Wray

The first day of Gen Con 2016 is in the history books, and below I discuss four games that impressed me on the first day, but I want to first offer some general thoughts on the convention and what is … Continue reading →

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