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Dale Yu: Review of Torii

Torii Designer: Kuan Chen Publisher: EmperorS4 Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher From time to time, sprightly spirits are seen jumping around. When these playful beings appear, miracles occur, and the village … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of For a Crown

For A Crown Designer: Maxime Rambourg Publisher: Repos Players: 3-5 Age: 8+ Time: 45 minutes Amazon affiliate link:  Played with review copy provided by publisher At the dawn of the Renaissance, great empires sought to expand, but amidst these powerhouses … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Flutter

Flutter Designer: Matt Bahntge Publisher: Phase Shift Games / Asmodee Players: 2-5 Age: 10+ Time: 30 minutes Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gVlMQo Played with review copy provided by publisher Immerse yourself in the wonder of nature and create a vibrant meadow … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Ethnos 2nd Ed

Ethnos, 2nd Ed Designer:  Paolo Mori Publisher: CMON Players: 1-6 Age: 12+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher In the faraway land of Ethnos, a new Age is dawning. The ashes of the old Age have … Continue reading

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Boxing Day Gaming

My friend Joe is one of the regulars in my gaming group.  He, like me, is a confirmed member of the Cult of the New when it comes to games.  In mid-December, his gaming order crammed full of Essen titles … Continue reading

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Josiah’s Monthly Board Game Round-Up – January 2025

January 2025 Games I played for the first time this month, from worst to best, along with my ratings and comments. ­­ Ito – 5/10­ Ito is a party game that was first released in Japan in 2019, but has … Continue reading

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