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I like piña coladas and rolling dice in a tray –
Chasing combos on coasters and planning each play…
Poachers are trying to capture the dragons of Emberheart! Rescue the dragons and save the land.
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Battle over influence, as both Hector and Achilles seek the favor of the gods to gain an edge.
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Old games often get overlooked even though they still deserve plenty of love. Frank’s Zoo first released in 1999, and it’s been on my radar for a while.
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Step right up, step right up! We got an incredible amusement park here! You might even call it an AMAZEMENT park! Lands of Amazement is a solo game by Scott Almes, published by Button Shy Games. As with most Button Shy titles, Lands of Amazement is just 18 cards in a small wallet, and a full game takes 20-30 minutes.
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Shallow Regrets hit a sweet spot with my son. He’s 12 and a budding fisherman, so the fishing theme and simple gameplay lured him right in.
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If you remember the video game Shadow Of The Colossus, this is like that – but as a cooperative board game with a happier ending.
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Especially given its small size and ease of portability, I think we’ll be taking Verdant Arizona out for a spin fairly frequently. Just look out for those spines! Ouch!
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A peaceful walk quickly turns into a messy challenge when the dogs scatter into the leaves and leave surprises behind. Can you dodge the trouble and finish with spotless shoes?
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We heat our home with a woodstove. After an unusually harsh winter, I appreciate the absolute necessity to keep the fire from going out.
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There are plenty of ways to gain points in Twisted Trumpets, so even the youngest players will feel like they’ve accomplished something.
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Every once in a while, we find games that are so well suited to very young children that they’ll pull them out and play them alone, without an adult’s help.
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Fans of Dice Throne and fans of the X-Men will both bet getting something out of this box.
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In this box we were a little disappointed by the implementations of Wolverine and Psylocke, while we loved what was done with Storm and Iceman.
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I enjoy logical deduction, and the beauty and simplicity of Logic & Lore hooked me from the very first time I played.
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Umami is a fast, family-friendly set collection game with clever card play, light take that, and plenty of savory decisions.
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People love lists. All you have to do is an internet search, and you can find a top five or top ten list for just about anything…
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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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