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Tile Drafting

Framework – Do You Have the Right Frame of Mind?

November 21, 2022 Dave Smith Reviews
Framework game

A tile-drafting and placement game with zero set up time and limited interaction. Is the puzzle posed by Framework a good fit for your family?

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Leave a comment 2 players, 3 players, 4 players, abstract, Dave, solo, Tile Drafting, tile laying, tiles, Uwe Rosenberg

318 – Board Game Terms: Draft, Dexterity, Roll-and-Write

November 21, 2022 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
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What is a “draft” and what’s the difference between open and closed? What makes a dexterity game? And what on earth does “roll-and-write” mean?

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Leave a comment Andrew, Anitra, dexterity games, drafting games, flicking games, roll and write, stacking, terms, Tile Drafting

Kingdomino Origins

February 21, 2022 Anitra Smith Reviews
Kingdomino Origins

Kingdomino can feel a little flat due to its simplicity. But Kingdomino Origins provides a way to ramp up the challenge for familiar players while also providing a simple mode to introduce beginners.

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Leave a comment 2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Blue Orange Games, kingdomino, Tile Drafting, tile laying

252 – Room to Grow: Drafting Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

July 12, 2021 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
5 hands holding wooden dinosaur pieces over a Draftosaurus board

Introduce your kids (or non-gamer grownups) to drafting with a series of games that grow in complexity.

What is drafting? A drafting game is one in which players pick something…

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Leave a comment Andrew, Anitra, drafting games, room to grow, Tile Drafting

Miyabi : Gradually Growing Graded Gardens

March 2, 2020 Dave Smith Reviews
Miyabi game

Construct a terraced garden out of tiles in Miyabi. Maximize the decorative elements that can be seen, but don’t forget to keep a variety of objects all over the garden! Dave really DIGS this tile-laying game.

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Leave a comment 2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Dave, HABA, Michael Kiesling, plants, puzzles, Tile Drafting, tile laying

Gunkimono: Building Armies for Honor!

July 2, 2019 Andrew Smith Reviews
Gunkimono game

In Gunkimono, you are a daimyo warlord, building armies and gaining honor to establish your strongholds. Gunkimono is an area control, tile drafting and placement game for 2-5 players and takes about an hour to play. Is Gunkimono a Feudal Masterpiece, or a Futile Mess?

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Leave a comment Andrew, area control, Japan, Renegade, Tile Drafting, tile laying

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