What’s He Building In There?

Two weeks. That’s how long you’ve been on the job: a measly two weeks. It’s such a short period of time that you’re still waiting for your size jumpsuit to come in, and your locker still has the name Talbot...
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Mars Needs Mechanics

History is a fascinating field of study. It allows us to connect to our past, to see where we’ve come from and glimpse the lives of all the people who brought us to this point in time. It lets us...
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Gravwell

Hey Chung, have we loaded that bit of Iridium dust into the tanks yet? Yes Captain. And it ignited? The engines are online? Affirmative. It should give us enough burn for 27 minutes, give or take. So, then, Chung, answer...
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Star Trek Catan

Note: This review pertains to a “” of Settlers of Catan. Unlike expansions that require the base game to play, a reskin instead takes the game and re-releases largely unchanged except for a new theme. We are assuming that you are...
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Empires of Zidal

Long before formalized college programs and modernly regulated trade work, people still sought to provide valuable life skills for their children. In the days prior to general schooling, it was a parent’s wish that their children would make a mark...
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1775 Rebellion

“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war, let it begin here.” – Captain John Parker. Lexington, Massachusetts. April 19, 1775.   The Premise The American Colonies, tired of unfair treatment under English rule,...
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Keyflower

Keyflower envisions burgeoning villages in a new land with additional settlers coming in every few months. It’s a time of difficulty and struggle, as people balance improving their own lives with the basic necessities of survival. In some games, this...
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Hanabi

“If you’re so sure you mixed them properly, why do we have all this extra powder?” – Hiroko Ishida, last words   The Premise Hanabi drops players into the role of forgetful fireworks makers who have botched up the fireworks...
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Eons

“Hell of a thing sending another universe to certain doom. Lots of fun, though. Makes a man feel big.” – Zapp Brannigan   The Premise In Eons, players experience the entire lifespan of the universe firsthand. Players take on the...
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Castle Dice

Imagine you are standing on a rolling green hillside at some undetermined point in the 13th century. It is a warm spring day, and you are about to break ground on your new home. You envision a glorious and enviable...
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