On The Radar: Pergamon
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you may have noticed that I like interesting game mechanics, especially those that are simple, make you agonise over your decisions and allow you to annoy other...
View ArticleOn The Radar: Principato
Principato is a forthcoming game that is another game that looks to offer interesting game play but focused on a central core mechanic so isn’t too complex. During the game, players generate resources...
View ArticleSpiel 2013 Preivew: Rokoko
In Rokoko, players are tailors who are trying to gain the most notoriety at the royal ball of Louis XIV by outfitting the nobles. As you can see from the image of the game (which is what caught my...
View ArticleSpiel 2013 Preview: Glück Auf
Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling have an impressive track record in their design partnership with games like the excellent Palaces of Carrara, Tikal, Tikal II, Torres and Asara. In fact, Kramer...
View ArticlePlayed: Byzantio and Coal Baron
As writing full reviews takes some time and I often play more games than I have time to review. As a result, there are many games that I play that don’t get reviewed for while, if at all. Therefore,...
View ArticleReview: Camel Up
Camel Up is a simple game so it is surprising how much interaction there is and how lively it can be. During the game, camels move around a simple circuit; however, players do not own a specific camel...
View ArticleReview: Rokoko
Rokoko is a euro-game about preparing for the ball at the Royal Palace. This may sound pretty light-weight but, do not be fooled, this is a euro-game with a lot of moving parts to work out, balance...
View ArticleSpiel 2014 Preview: Grog Island
Grog Island is a bidding game but with a healthy amount of different elements riding on the bids so it sounds interesting. It is designed by Michael Reineck whose games include Cuba, Santiago de...
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