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May 09, 2023
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There is one genre of games that really stands out for me: economic simulations. These types of games scratch a very specific itch, right in the mi...
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oliverkinne
May 05, 2023
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Vast: The Mysterious Manor Review
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It was time to prove myself as a favoured crusader once again. My goal was to kill the devious Spider, while being very careful to avoid the Skelet...
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oliverkinne
May 02, 2023
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Since the lockdown, many board games have now also been released in digital format. Some of these implementations are just a representation of the ...
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oliverkinne
April 28, 2023
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PotionSlingers Review
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Look at the market. There are potions, vessels, artefacts and rings. Some are too expensive and others just don't let me mix up powerful concoction...
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oliverkinne
April 25, 2023
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I have often heard that board game reviews should talk about the price of games. If a review tries to help people make a buying decision, then that...
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oliverkinne
April 18, 2023
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The Art of Board Games
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As many of you probably know, I am a very visual person. I love it when rulebooks are well laid out and have helpful photos that show how something...
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oliverkinne
April 11, 2023
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The Game Before the Game
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Everyone in our hobby loves playing board games. That's by definition, of course. Additionally, there are a lot of board game adjacent hobbies that...
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oliverkinne
April 07, 2023
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I enjoy games with quite a wide range of playing times. I like long games that take a couple of hours or more to play, up to a certain point at lea...
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oliverkinne
April 06, 2023
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Powerline Board Game Review
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You have been tasked with building the sustainable energy network of the future. Your goal is to connect wind farms, hydro-energy plants and other ...
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oliverkinne
April 04, 2023
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Growing up in Germany, I started playing traditional trick-taking games like Skat or Doppelkopf from a relatively young age. I'm used to the idea o...