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Preview: Auctions of Alchemists
Designer: Tanax Publisher: Tanax Games Players: 2-4 Playing time: 30-60 minutes Preview is based on prototype played online, there may be changes before the final production.. In Auctions of Alchemists, players will use strategic bidding to gather the resources needed … Continue reading
Preview of OrthoGnomes
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
Heroscape – Wave 2: The Story Continues to Unfold
It wasn’t all a dream… there’s really more Heroscape coming. Yes, I’ve already told you all about the stuff that’s coming in August 2024 (just 2 short months away!!!) – and now we know something about the plans of the … Continue reading
Posted in Convention Report, First Impressions
Tagged Heroscape, Preview, Renegade Game Studios
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Escape Room In A Box: The Werewolf Experiment (SPOILER FREE)
How to play Escape Room In A Box: The Werewolf Experiment is quite easy; just open the box, read the rules, choose a leader, start a countdown timer, solve the puzzles, open the locks and then win (hopefully). It’s that easy! In all seriousness, setting up the game and learning how to play is very quick and easy since there are only six rules along with a few “Tips for Success.”
Actually playing the game is not quite as easy, but it’s a whole lot of fun! Once the “Rule” panel is removed, the game has started and the clock is ticking… Continue reading
Posted in First Impressions, Kickstarter, Preview, Puzzles, Reviews
Tagged Blend Off, board games, Cooperative, cooperative game, Cooperative Games, cooperative nature, Escape, escape room, Family games, Kickstarter, Preview, Puzzles, reviews, werewolf
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Game Preview: Galaxy Defenders operation strikeback
In the first chapters of the story the Terrains Agents mission after mission chase the Aliens and now is the time for the counterstrike! Thanks to a preview copy offered by Ares I was able to try something of the … Continue reading
My first Love It of Essen 2013
My previous post got wiped out and I am not fully packed for Essen. I leave in an hour. I have played Florenza: the Card Game twice and really enjoyed it. If you like five-round 60-90 minute engine-building card … Continue reading