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At the Mountains of Madness Volume II – Review
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 1/4/22 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 1/4/22

At the Mountains of Madness Volume II – Review

At the Mountains of Madness is one of the iconic HP Lovecraft stories, and François Baranger does a fabulous job of bringing the horrifying landscape to life in this illustrated two-volume set.

Here are my thoughts on the second volume!

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Rolling Realms – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 11/3/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 11/3/21

Rolling Realms – First Impressions

Rolling Realms was the pandemic brainchild of Jamey Stegmaier but it grew in popularity and the demand for a physical copy of the game brings us today! Now you can dive into all of the worlds in the Stonemaier Games catalog. With much rolling and writing to be had.

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Land vs Sea– First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/12/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/12/21

Land vs Sea– First Impressions

Land vs Sea is a deceptive game because it’s such a simple presentation. With very few components and a brief loading bar full of rules, this game sneaks in a hefty visual puzzle that will keep you busy for a long time.

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Goldenstar – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/5/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/5/21

Goldenstar – First Impressions

Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament is an upcoming game from publisher Gindi and it’s a space-based face-off between the biggest fighters in the galaxy. Prepare your challengers against your opponents and see if you can earn the favor of the fans as you compete!

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Magical Friends – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/5/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 10/5/21

Magical Friends – First Impressions

Magical Friends is an upcoming game from designer Klemens Luger that transports players into a fantasy world where all creatures comingle in the tavern… but you have to get there first!

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Neon Gods – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 9/14/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 9/14/21

Neon Gods – First Impressions

Neon Gods is a unique area control set in a futuristic world of blue and purple hues reminiscent of nostalgic ‘80s movies. The aesthetic lends a sci-fi punk atmosphere to this back-and-forth land grab.

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The Court of Miracles – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 9/7/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 9/7/21

The Court of Miracles – First Impressions

The Court of Miracles packs an area control and hidden worker placement game into less than an hour. That’s an impressive crunch, but does that compression help or hurt it? Let’s jump into some first impressions of this curious title from Lucky Duck Games!

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ThreeTale – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/30/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/30/21

ThreeTale – First Impressions

ThreeTale shows a lot of promise as a stat-boosting exploration game. While it already boasts a strong gameplay experience, a few tweaks could bring it to a high level for players to enjoy again and again.

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Bushido – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/28/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/28/21

Bushido – First Impressions

Bushido takes a minute to limber up, but once that’s done, players will be able to enjoy the highs and the lows in this fast-paced dueling dice-chucker.

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Steam Up – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/13/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/13/21

Steam Up – First Impressions

Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum is a gorgeous descent into the world of dim sum. It’s full of quirky creatures, delightful components, and it presents a unique visual feast for players to enjoy.

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The Networks – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/11/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/11/21

The Networks – First Impressions

The Networks is a no-holds-barred, tooth-and-nail fight between TV executives to get the best shows and the coolest stars signed and secured. At the end of the game, the station with the most viewers wins!

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Between Two Castles: Secrets & Soirees – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/10/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 8/10/21

Between Two Castles: Secrets & Soirees – First Impressions

Secrets & Soirees brings you back into the world of the Mad King and challenges you to be a better builder. Get those castles on the table and make the best one you can!

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Guild Master – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/26/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/26/21

Guild Master – First Impressions

Grow your guild! Negotiate with rivals (only when you have to)! And become the best Guild Master this side of table-utopia with this strategy game from Chris Antony and Good Games Publishing!

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The Rival Networks – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/19/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/19/21

The Rival Networks – First Impressions

The Rival Networks brings the parody and charm of The Network to a two-player experience. Designer Gil Hova has reduced the size and footprint of his 2016 game and made it exclusively an adventure for two.

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Veilwraith – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/12/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 7/12/21

Veilwraith – First Impressions

Veilwraith delivers a tough solo experience with immersive lore and engrossing art (which seems to be the norm for Hall or Nothing Productions). Here’s what I thought of the base game!

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Ruthless – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/30/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/30/21

Ruthless – First Impressions

Ruthless is a solid deckbuilder that makes players feel like they can do a lot by the end of the game, mustering pirates onto the decks of their ship and assembling the strongest crew on the water!

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6: Siege - The Board Game – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/28/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/28/21

6: Siege - The Board Game – First Impressions

6: Siege - The Board Game compresses all of the tactical warfare of the Tom Clancy video game into a tabletop skirmish experience that creates big moments and razor-thin margins of victory. It’s thrilling.

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Heritage – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/23/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/23/21

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heritage – First Impressions

Vampire: The Masquerade - Heritage is another dive into the World of Darkness, and it engages in legacy storytelling as players gradually encounter more and more content while upgrading what they started with.

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TRAILS – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/21/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/21/21

TRAILS – First Impressions

A new Keymaster Games title has released so you can enjoy more of the outdoors through the artwork of TRAILS. An even more approachable alternative to its big sister PARKS, this new game offers players another chance to hike through beautiful sites in the US.

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Death Roads: All Stars – First Impressions
Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/9/21 Writing, First Impressions, Reviews Devon Norris 6/9/21

Death Roads: All Stars – First Impressions

Death Roads: All Stars is about high-octane racing, death-defying stunts, and last-one-standing driving. The upcoming Kickstarter board game from The Knights of Unity is certainly going to get your blood pumping!

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