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Chris Wray: My Essen Most Anticipated List
I arrived in Essen today, and I’ve already done a walkthrough of the Messe. The halls are still mostly empty, but a few exhibitors have started setting up, and there are already numerous palettes of games. This will be my … Continue reading
Tichu Turns 25: A Retrospective on the Hobby’s Favorite Card Game
Game History by Chris Wray, Tichu Tips by Mary Prasad This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Tichu’s publication. In a hobby that is often defined by the “cult of the new,” Tichu is still a perennial favorite among gamers, … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Interviews
Tagged Fata Morgana, Rio Grande Games, Tichu, Urs Hostettler
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Mary Dimercurio Prasad: Review of Chimera
Chimera Publisher: Z-Man Games/Filosofia Editions Designers: Ralph Anderson Artists: Philippe Guérin, Chris Quilliams Players: 3 Ages: 14+ Playing Time: 45min Languages: English/French MSRP $19.99 Release: Q3 2014 Reviewed by: Mary Dimercurio Prasad Game Played: Prototype Copy Number of Plays: 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged board games, Chimera, Climbing, review, reviews, Tichu, Trick Taking, Z-man
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Brandon Kempf – Surviving the Purge 19
Over the next few months, instead of going with my Three Games articles, I am going to take a look at my collection and try to discuss why certain titles survived the great purge of 2019. During this process I … Continue reading →
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