Tag Archives: Japan

Preview of OrthoGnomes

Posted on February 7, 2025 by missmerc007

OrthoGnomes Designer: Kotori Publisher: PhantomLab Players: 2 Age: 8 Time: 5-15 minutes This game was provided by the publisher. Summary: OrthoGnomes is a clever 2 player strategy game which is played in a 3-dimensional space. This latest game from indie … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of The Treasure Ship of Zheng He

Posted on January 31, 2025 by missmerc007

The Treasure Ship of Zheng He Designers: Hisashi Hayashi Publisher: Harvest Valley Players: 2-5 Age: 14+ Time: 90-120 minutes Played the prototype copy by the publisher Summary: The Treasure Ship of Zheng He is a fun immersive strategy game for … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 2024 –  The Hachette Booth

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Matt J Carlson

Hachette USA had its usual conglomeration of individual publishers melded together into an exhibit hall booth whole. Wander the tables and you could find any number of publishers happy to tell you about their fine games, usually with a nice … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of Fantasy Tavern Brawl

Posted on July 27, 2024 by missmerc007

Fantasy Tavern Brawl Summary: Your group of adventures encounter a tavern in the midst of a bar brawl.  Guide your eleven, dwarven, orc adventurers/patrons and more to try to keep them all inside the tavern during the brawl.  You’ll need … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Game Market 2024 Spring

Posted on May 17, 2024 by xitoliv

Greetings from another trip to the Tokyo Game Market! Happening twice a year in Tokyo, and supported by smaller events throughout the year, the Japanese board scene manifests shokunin in a wonderous way. I’ve talked a lot about the show … Continue reading →

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Ortrick

Posted on May 8, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Masato UesugiPublisher: I Was GamePlayers: 2 or 4Times Played: 21 times I’m writing this as a “review” of Ortrick, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  It is scheduled today because I helped … Continue reading →

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