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The moment when a player drops a knowledge bomb that turns out to be wrong at the end is almost as fun (and funny!) as when they absolutely nail it. But either way everyone leaves the table knowing a little bit more…
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Cantankerous Cats does not take itself too seriously, and players shouldn’t either. Embrace the chaos, just like a cat that purrs for attention before taking a swipe with their suddenly unsheathed claws.
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Hifi is gorgeous. Everything you can see in this game evokes analog audio mixing: sliders, EQ knobs, record turntables, and all the various kinds of plugs and switches. Even the box and the rulebook add to this feel. But…
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Arnak conjures up impressions of adventure, and boy, does The Missing Expedition add a story! You’ve got everything you’d want in an archaeological adventure with a fantasy twist…
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This is not a game for a casual break. Play it when you’re ready for 10-20 minutes of intense tactics.
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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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