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Century – Golem Edition (Century review appendix)
Earlier today, I posted a review of Century: Spice Road, the 2017 spice-converting card game by Plan B Games. A new version of this game has just come out in the past couple of months, called Century: Golem Edition, with art by Justin Chan… Continue Reading “Century – Golem Edition (Century review appendix)”
Review – Century: Spice Road
Have you ever dreamed of being a trader in the medieval world, trading one type of cube spice for another type, fulfilling contracts by turning in certain types of cubes spices? Of course you have! Who hasn’t? (Pipe down, you in the back. You… Continue Reading “Review – Century: Spice Road”
Heavy Cardboard – For Those Gamers of the Heavier Persuasion
(Edit: 3/15/19) – Since this article posted, there have been a lot of changes with Heavy Cardboard. Amanda and Edward are divorced and have moved all the way across the country to separate areas. Edward’s in the Boston area and doing the show solo… Continue Reading “Heavy Cardboard – For Those Gamers of the Heavier Persuasion”
A Sequel to A Study in Emerald – the Game?
“Perfect timing” is something that we say a lot but sometimes it just fits. A couple of months ago, I bought a bunch of games, including one that a friend of mine had been wanting to try for a while. It looked truly interesting,… Continue Reading “A Sequel to A Study in Emerald – the Game?”
Review – The Networks
(Edit: This is one of my Top 5 Games Played of all Time, as of February 2019 anyway. Check out the other games as well!) Do you think you can run a television network better than the morons who thought it would be a… Continue Reading “Review – The Networks”
Through the Ages App Finally Released!
And there was much rejoicing. Yes, the anxiously awaited Through the Ages: a New Story of Civilization app has finally been released on iOS and Android, with Steam coming at a later date. This deep and wonderful card-based civilization game by Czech Games Edition… Continue Reading “Through the Ages App Finally Released!”
Q & A – Gil Hova – Designer of The Networks and more
Gil Hova is a man of many talents. Prolific and one of my favourite game designers, game publisher (Formal Ferret Games, where he self-publishes his games now), podcaster, all over Boardgame Geek answering questions about his games, social media star (may be an exaggeration,… Continue Reading “Q & A – Gil Hova – Designer of The Networks and more”
Temple Gates Continuing Their Mobile Assault on the Galaxy
Hot off the heels of their totally impressive mobile app adaptation of the Race for the Galaxy card game, Temple Gates is not resting on their laurels. Thom Lehman and Wei-Hwa Huang’s dice version of that game, Roll for the Galaxy is also being… Continue Reading “Temple Gates Continuing Their Mobile Assault on the Galaxy”
International Gamers Awards Nominees Announced
I feel like I have finally arrived as a gamer, after 6 years in the hobby. How do I know this? Because a major awards nominee list was released and I’ve played at least 30% of them! I guess I will have truly arrived… Continue Reading “International Gamers Awards Nominees Announced”
Review – Okey Dokey
Sometimes when you sit down for a board game, you want something really deep and thinky. Something with meaty decisions where one bad choice will suddenly set you back for the rest of the game. Other times, you want something silly and fun. And… Continue Reading “Review – Okey Dokey”
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