Tag Archives: Repos

Essen ’18 Day Two: What’s hot, and what I played… (Chris Wray)

For me, Friday at Essen means more time chatting and playing games and less time shopping.  This post includes overall convention thoughts so far, plus an analysis of what’s hot, and mini-reviews of several games I’ve been playing. The Convention … Continue reading

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7 Wonders Duel Pantheon (Expansion Review by Chris Wray)

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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Essen Day Two: Thoughts from a First Time Attendee

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: below I talk about 504, 7 Wonders Duel, … Continue reading

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Review of 7 Wonders: Believe the Hype

Review of 7 Wonders:  Believe the HypeDesigner: Antoine BauzaPublisher: ReposPlayers: 2-7Ages: 10+Time: 30-45 minutesTimes Played: about 10 Reviewed by Larry Levy “Hyped” is one of the most misused words in the gamer’s lexicon.  In common parlance, it means something that … Continue reading

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Kris Hall’s First Impressions: Merchants and Marauders, Dominant Species, 7 Wonders

Like many gamers, I got to try several new games over the Christmas and New Year holidays.  Here are some of my thoughts of these new games: Dominant Species (Chad Jensen, GMT), 7 Wonders (Antoine Bauza, Repos/Asmodee), and Merchants and … Continue reading

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