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Board game enthusiast

First Impressions: Shinjuku

Posted on June 28, 2024 by lornadune

Shinjuku (the busiest train station in Tokyo) is a network and pick up and delivery game set in Tokyo, As the owners of competing companies, players build stores and rail lines for customers to get to their stores earning victory … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ginza Retro Café

Posted on June 24, 2024 by lornadune

Ginza Retro Café is a new game from the Japanese design team of Nanatsumu. It was released recently in a Japanese only edition at TGM Spring 24 and sold out in 10 minutes. Nanatsumu will be bringing it to Kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Review: The Phantom of the Opera

Posted on April 27, 2024 by lornadune

Designer: Geonil Artist: BIJOU Publisher: Schemers Players: 2 Time: 15 min The Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel and in the game, one player takes on the role of the Phantom (Erik) and the other Christine.The Phantom … Continue reading →

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Review GACHIJO: Four Ninja and the Castle of Treasures

Posted on April 3, 2024 by lornadune

Players: 2-4 Designer: Martin Nedergaard Andersen and Banana Moon Studio Sapporo Artist: Banana Moon Studio Sapporo and Richard Zimba Time: 15-90 minutes Four clans have each sent a ninja to enter the ancient enchanted castle to gain the valuable treasures … Continue reading →

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Preview: Acornism

Posted on March 18, 2024 by lornadune

Designer: Kotori Artist: Kotori Publisher: PhantomLab Players: 2-4 Time:15-20 minutes Age: 5 + Acornism is a sweet little tile placement game coming to crowdfunding near you. I was provided with a nearly finished prototype. The components include nicely illustrated tiles … Continue reading →

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Preview Tokyo Highway: Rainbow City

Posted on February 17, 2024 by lornadune

When Tokyo Highway debuted in 2016 it was an instant must have. It was one of the coolest looking games I had ever seen.  The little cars and the road construction were fantastic. Of course it was quite a challenge … Continue reading →

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