Dead Reckoning Review
Brian Ellis Brian Ellis

Dead Reckoning Review

Aaarrrgghh! Pirate talk! Nautical references! A vague callback to that pirate movie you watched that one time! Join me as I review Dead Reckoning me hearties!

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Wonderland’s War Review
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Wonderland’s War Review

The unthinkable has happened, Wonderland is becoming…. sane! It’s madness! Five factions battle for control of Wonderland’s realms, which will be the one to reshape this world in their own image and which will fall deeper into the despair of sanity?

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ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo Review
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ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo Review

Explore ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo! This game’s structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. I can’t lie to you about your chances, but, you have my sympathies.

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Takahe’s Solo Den: Tiletum
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Takahe’s Solo Den: Tiletum

Is Tiletum another hit in “T” series or has the designing team finally made a dud? Read more to find out.

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Dog Park Review
Brian Ellis Brian Ellis

Dog Park Review

Dogs! Dogs everywhere! Pack your pooper scoopers and fill your pockets with treats, as we embark on a journey through Dog Park, one of 2022’s sleeper hits. The fast and the furriest are here!

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Project: ELITE Review
Brian Ellis Brian Ellis

Project: ELITE Review

Alien forces have invaded and are on the move… wow, are they on the move! A handful of combat specialists, quick strategic thinking and fast reflexes are all that stand between the enemy and certain defeat!

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Creature Comforts Review
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Creature Comforts Review

Winter approaches and your critters are working hard to prepare for the snow-filled days and blustery nights by adorning their homes with… Creature Comforts. Will you build the coziest home, or will the things you’ve acquired not spark joy?

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Takahe’s Solo Den: Woodcraft
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Takahe’s Solo Den: Woodcraft

Looking for a heavy, crunchy, deep and thinky euro? A fresh release from the creator of Messina 1347 and Praga Caput Regni is the perfect choice!

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Takahe’s Solo Den: Hippocrates
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Takahe’s Solo Den: Hippocrates

Treating patients in ancient Greece wasn’t easy nor cheap, as you’ll find out in Hippocrates - a board game about the infant days of the healthcare we are used to today.

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Takahe’s Solo Den: My go-to Fillers Part 2
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Takahe’s Solo Den: My go-to Fillers Part 2

Continuing with my list of go-to filler games, the following bunch will most certainly tell you that despite being mostly in love with medium to heavy euros, I am always open to anything and everything that is just FUN to play!

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Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down Review
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Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down Review

The Moon has fallen to Earth causing catastrophic calamity! The ancient dragon god, Tsukuyumi, who rests within the Moon has awoken and now Earth’s survivors must battle for control of the scant remains or fall as certainly as the Moon itself.

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Takahe’s Solo Den: My go-to Fillers Part 1
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Takahe’s Solo Den: My go-to Fillers Part 1

No time for lengthy, sprawling board gaming session? Cool! Just pick one of these lovely fillers and you’ll get your perfect dose of gaming without taking too much of your time or space!

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Great Western Trail Second Edition Review
Brian Ellis Brian Ellis

Great Western Trail Second Edition Review

Saddle up and head on out along the Great Western Trail in this second edition of the acclaimed cowboy-themed Euro game from Alexander Pfister. That cattle ‘ain’t gonna deliver themselves!

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Western Legends Review
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Western Legends Review

Saddle up pardner! We’re takin’ a gander at Western Legends from Kolossal Games, the sandbox adventure game set in the Old West!

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