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Fantasy Realms: A Touch of Magic (the Gathering) – Turn Order

Mx- Tiffany -
Ask me if I like Magic the Gathering (MtG) and I'll say, "of course." But ask me if I like playing Magic the Gathering and I'll say: "absolutely not." I like the idea of MtG. I appreciate the game's design,...
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Doomsday: Space Marine’s Day Out – Turn Order

RagnarokAngel -
Launching alongside Fire Team is another Space Marine themed board game aimed at a more casual crowd. While Fire Team is a competitive game aimed at streamlining the feel of Kill Team for the non-wargaming crowd, Doomsday feels like...
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We Bear Bears – A Turn Order Review of Barenpark

Marcille "Marcy" Donato -
There are a few game terms you’ll encounter when talking to board gamers about the type of games to play on a given evening: filler, entry, heavy, euro, ameritrash, abstract strategy, card-based, etc. Those are the fairly common genres,...
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Games for Young Kids: Charlie’s Colorforms Silly Faces and Magna Tiles Treasure Hunt

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones -
It's been more than a month and we're overdue for more reviews of games for younger children. Like a good absentee parent I'm making it up to you by bribing you with gifts - today I'll be talking about...
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Games for Young Kids: Outfoxed!

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones -
I wasn't planning on making my foray into games for younger children a monthly column but here we are. Going to the game store with my four year-old son has been an interesting exercise; while staying socially distant there's...
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What’s the Best Board Game to ever win the Spiel des Jahres?

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones -
First awarded in 1979, the Spiel des Jahres (German for “Game of the Year”) is an annual prize awarded to “analogue tabletop games in German-speaking countries,” chosen based on their concept, rules, design, and presentation. It’s the boardgame equivalent...
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Games for Young Kids: Rhino Hero Super Battle Review

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones -
I've written before about the challenges of introducing a small child to board games, specifically in my review of Dragon's Breath, another HABA game designed for young players. In the short time since that was written my four year-old son...
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King’s Dilemma Is Incredible Until the Ending, but Whose Fault is That? – Turn Order

Raf Cordero -
Back in September, my 5-person board game group and I escaped our quarantines (after isolation and COVID tests) to hunker down for a 3-day micro "convention". While we played a few different things, the crown jewel of the event...
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Games for Young Kids: Dragon’s Breath Review

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones -
One of the more hit-or-miss aspects of being a parent with a young child is the introduction to games. As an avid gamer I'm incredibly eager to introduce my son to the games I love, but given that he...
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Goonhammer Holiday Gift Guide: Board Games

Raf Cordero -
With the 2020 holidays nearly upon us, it’s time to talk about gifts. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or a Secret Santa recipient, trying to keep things lowkey or looking to splurge, or just grabbing something for...
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