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Tokyo Game Market 2024 Spring

Posted on May 17, 2024 by xitoliv

Greetings from another trip to the Tokyo Game Market! Happening twice a year in Tokyo, and supported by smaller events throughout the year, the Japanese board scene manifests shokunin in a wonderous way. I’ve talked a lot about the show … Continue reading →

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Ortrick

Posted on May 8, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Masato UesugiPublisher: I Was GamePlayers: 2 or 4Times Played: 21 times I’m writing this as a “review” of Ortrick, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  It is scheduled today because I helped … Continue reading →

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Golden Animal

Posted on February 7, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Yusuke Sato (佐藤 雄介)Publisher: New Board Game Party (新ボードゲーム党)Players: 3-5Ages: 8+Times Played: 14 on purchased copies I’m writing this as a “review” of Golden Animal, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  It … Continue reading →

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Hameln Cave

Posted on February 6, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Akiyama Koryo and Kozu YuseiArtist: Gonke Kengo (ごんけ 賢吾), Onodera (オノデラ)Publisher: YUTRIOPlayers: 2Ages: 10+Times Played: 9 on a purchased copy I’m writing this as a “review” of Hameln Cave, but there are a few things you should know before … Continue reading →

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四畳半ペーパー賽系 (Four-and-a-Half Tatami Mat Galaxy) (Revisited + Scouting Diary)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Nao Shimamura (シマムラナオ)Artist: Yamauchi Rock Boy (ヤマウチロックボーイ)Publisher: ハレルヤロックボーイ (Hallelujah Rockboy)Players: 1-100Ages: 10+Times Played: 14 on a purchased copy This will be a sort of review of a game I first reviewed in April of 2020. I’m writing this as … Continue reading →

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Roll & Write Railroads

Posted on January 6, 2023 by xitoliv

Designer: Kentaro Yazawa (矢沢 賢太郎)Publisher: Hoy GamesPlayers: 2-4Playing Time: 30 minutesTimes Played: 8 times on a purchased copy There are many spectrums available to talk about how you feel about a game.  We give them a rating, 6 out of … Continue reading →

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