Tag Archives: Japan

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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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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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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Recent Game Acquisitions from Tokyo Game Market Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2022 by lornadune

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend in person this year but with the help of some friends, a language translating app and a forwarding service it’s the next best thing!! Here are some brief first impressions of some non trick … Continue reading →

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Suroboruos

Posted on October 11, 2022 by xitoliv

Designer: Taiki Shinzawa (新澤 大樹)Publisher: 倦怠期 (Kentaiki)Players: 3-4Playing Time: 45 minutesTimes Played: 13 on a purchased copy For me, I’m writing this as a “review” of Suroboruos, but there are a few things you should know before we get started.  … Continue reading →

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