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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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We’ve got another game for review at the Millennial Nostalgia Grab Department of The Family Gamers…
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In Leaf, players become the wind, strategically placing leaf tiles to grow mushrooms, help animals, and advance the season.
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Battle of Legends Volume 3 is the conclusion to the “Battle of Legends” trilogy for Unmatched, which is a little sad.
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Worms aren’t high up the list of dangerous creatures. But what happens when you hand a worm a bazooka? Chaos.
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At the end of every game of HUTAN, I have a miniature rainforest model right on my table, full of trees and a few animals.
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If you love trick-taking games, Seers Catalog is a unique take on the genre as a card-shedding game. But it’s not really a family game.
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It seemed to us like the best way to play Donald Duck in Happy Camper is exactly the opposite of how the famously impulsive Donald would play it. When players can bring patience and planning, and look for just the right moment, the game still can be rewarding.
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For fans of The Walking Dead Universe, The Walking Dead: Surrounded is a solid addition to any collection. The gameplay is challenging, and the included scenarios offer plenty of meat on the bone for even the hungriest zombies…
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Our favorite seek-and-find game is back, with kid-friendly mysteries and new tools that will help older, more tired eyes, too.
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When I cracked into Expedition Leaders I was excited. I enjoy asymmetric player powers because they can help you figure out how to play a game and introduce even more ways to play. But how many different versions of a treasure hunter/archaeologist could they have?
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Boblin’s Rebellion is more than just cute goblins. It’s a good engine builder with a unique twist: Your engine is constantly falling apart.
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I love that here, you’re kind of dividing the group in half every round, but everyone is still working towards the same goal. I also love how the teams are changing all the time with shifting roles.
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The kingdom’s princesses have come together for a spectacular five-day celebration. But not everyone made the guest list—every needy prince in the land, feeling snubbed, plans to crash the ball. As a strong, free, independent princess, you’re determined to dodge their unsolicited marriage proposals. You’re not just any royal, you’re a Rebel Princess! Rebel Princess is a trick-taking game that
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