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For most families, I think Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic is going to be frustrating – unless you modify it to make it easier. But for fans of the series, it can still be a fertile ground for imaginative play.
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Leaders fits into the same niche as chess – a tight duel where nothing is hidden except your opponent’s plans.
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If your family loves beautiful games that have a few choices without being overwhelming, Gems of Iridescia is for you.
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Person Do Thing hardly reinvents the wheel in the clue-giving genre. In fact, one could be forgiven for mistaking Person Do Thing for another popular game, Poetry for Neanderthals.
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Assemble the best combination of reindeer and sleighs to help Santa prepare for his big night!
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Ladder climbing games have been around forever. But since Tichu reintroduced the mechanic to the modern age in 1991 and especially since the award-winning Scout burst on the scene six years ago, it seems these card-shedding games of rising stakes have truly stepped into the limelight. Recently we reviewed Odin, a strategic take on this genre. Today we turn our
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It takes a special kind of card game to get everyone at the table interested. Odin does a great job, with speedy turns, simple decisions, and engaging artwork.
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INK is a very satisfying puzzle, even playing solo, that takes less than an hour from start to finish.
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The moment when a player drops a knowledge bomb that turns out to be wrong at the end is almost as fun (and funny!) as when they absolutely nail it. But either way everyone leaves the table knowing a little bit more…
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Cantankerous Cats does not take itself too seriously, and players shouldn’t either. Embrace the chaos, just like a cat that purrs for attention before taking a swipe with their suddenly unsheathed claws.
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Hifi is gorgeous. Everything you can see in this game evokes analog audio mixing: sliders, EQ knobs, record turntables, and all the various kinds of plugs and switches. Even the box and the rulebook add to this feel. But…
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Arnak conjures up impressions of adventure, and boy, does The Missing Expedition add a story! You’ve got everything you’d want in an archaeological adventure with a fantasy twist…
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This is not a game for a casual break. Play it when you’re ready for 10-20 minutes of intense tactics.
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We have never cut short a game of Red Letter, Yellow Letter. The goal of winning nine cards is just right. Any longer, and people could get tired of losing; any shorter, and slower players wouldn’t have the chance to get into the game.
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Overall, Hunter x Hunter: The 287th Exams is a tough, fun game. But it needs some additional explanations to just help make things clearer. It’s a great choice if you love the anime and are ready to learn from your failure to pass the Final Exam.
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We played the first Back Stories – and it was awesome! We hoped our kids would enjoy this second spy-themed mission.
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This cooperative game includes monsters from all over the world. Can you defeat the Sphinx, Jiangshi, the Yeti, or even… Cthulu?
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We popped in Xylotar like a mixtape, and it’s been on repeat ever since. So, If you already own Xylotar, do you need the Unhinged expansion?
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Shovel Knight is a retro video game that hits just right. How does it translate to the tabletop?
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