Unlucky Adventurers Preview

With a name like Unlucky Adventurers, you might be wondering if it's a game of complete luck. The answer is a bit of yes, and a bit of no.
Board game reviews and previews
Board game reviews and previews

With a name like Unlucky Adventurers, you might be wondering if it's a game of complete luck. The answer is a bit of yes, and a bit of no.

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've decided to start something a little different, so from time to time I'm going to publish some of these Industry Spotlight pieces. I want to take a look at the people and businesses bringing these games to us