Category Archives: Reviews

Dale Yu: Review of Daybreak (eMission)

Daybreak Designers: Matt Leacock + Matteo Menapace Publisher: CMYK Age: 10+ Players: 1 – 4 Time 60-90 minutes Played with copy provided by publisher As part of our buildup to the announcement of the Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel des … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Orichalcum

Orichalcum Designers: Bruno Cathala & Johannes Goupy Publisher: Pandasaurus (Catch Up) Players: 2-4 Age: 12+ Time: 45 minutes Played with review copy provided by Pandasaurus Says the publisher: “Orichalcum is a tense and fast-pace strategy game – similar to a … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Paper App Dungeon

Paper App Dungeon Designer: Tom Brinton Publisher: Lucky Duck Games Players: 1 Age: 8+ Time: 15-20 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher A solo dungeon delve game where you adventure through a series of printed dungeons with you … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Distilled

Distilled Designer: Dave Beck Publisher: Paverson Games Players: 1-5 Age: 14+ Time: 30min/player Played with review copy provided by publisher Distilled is a highly thematic strategy card game about crafting spirits in a distillery, with resource management and push-your-luck elements. … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Flip Circus

Flip Circus Designer: Julien Gerard Publisher: IELLO Players: 2 Age: 10+ Time: 15 minutes Played with review copy provided by distributor, Flat River Games In Flip Circus, the artists amaze the crowd as they move about the stage, but you … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: Review of Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game

Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game Designer: David Smith and Travis Winstead Publisher: Smirk & Dagger Games Players: 3-8 Age: 14+ Time: 20-60 minutes Played with review copy provided by publisher Adventure Party delivers a robust role-playing experience that can … Continue reading

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