Category Archives: Essen 2013

Dale Yu: Review of Bruxelles 1893 (Pearl Games / ZMan)

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dale Yu

Bruxelles 1893 Designer: Etienne Espreman Publisher: Pearl Games / Z-Man Players: 2-5 Ages: 10+ Time: 90-120 mins Main Mechanic: worker placement, auction, majority control, modular board (This game had been covered in an Essen Preview earlier, but it is being … Continue reading →

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Essen Second Impressions

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Talia Rosen

I initially reported on my Essen first impressions a couple weeks ago and I’m back to update those with my Essen second impressions.  This is based on the new games I tried while at BGG.CON as well as the games … Continue reading →

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3000 Words Worth of Essen First Impressions

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Joe Huber

OK, having written a full Essen article without once mentioning a game, I suppose the time has come to write about the games. Back in 1995, Mike Siggins wrote: “What is certain is that on the evidence of Essen, the … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: First Impressions from Essen #5 – Card Games Part 1 – Funf Gurken and UGO!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dale Yu

First Impressions from Essen We’ve decided that we’re going to hold off on writing our group reviews until around Thanksgiving – in order to give as many of our writers a chance to play the games at the fall conventions … Continue reading →

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Mark Jackson: Essen First Impressions – Vlaada! – Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends & Galaxy Trucker: The Latest Models

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Mark Jackson

Once again, I’m following in Dale’s footsteps here – and he has a long blurb on the start of his posts that explains his logic (which is sound) and intentions (which are good). We’ll just skip that & get to … Continue reading →

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Dale Yu: Essen First Impressions #4 – Tile Laying Games – Citrus, Sanssouci

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Dale Yu

First Impressions from Essen We’ve decided that we’re going to hold off on writing our group reviews until around Thanksgiving – in order to give as many of our writers a chance to play the games at the fall conventions … Continue reading →

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