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Joraku Review – Go West!
It’s a cliché to say that Japanese designers a) love trick-taking games, and b) do trick-taking… read more
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Guide to Trick-Taking Games
Maybe you’re quite new to board and card games and have heard people talking about trick-taking… read more
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Politik Preview – Brutalist brilliance
I was sucked in by the mixture of Brutalist architecture and Bauhaus design choices in the game’s artwork and presentation, and although the saying is true that you can’t polish a turd, fortunately, Politik’s gilding goes further than skin deep. Read more
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First Giants Review – I’m digging this set collector
There’s an element of engine-building, the presentation is superb, and everyone I’ve introduced to the game has had a great time playing. Read more
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Green City Review – Network-building East meets West
If you’re looking for the next Lopiano Euro crunchfest, Green City isn’t it. If, however, you want something lighter, something really different, and to see what happens when European designers meet Japanese publishers, Green City is great. Read more
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Ghost Lift Review – Going up?
Another superb Japanese card game with great components, an easy teach, and Sai Beppu’s beautiful artwork throughout Read more
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UK Games Expo 2026 In Review
It’s that time of year again. I’ve made the crawl to Birmingham and back and attended the UK Games Expo at the NEC, and now I try to write something coherent while my brain fights the fug of convention come-down. This year was a very different experience for me. Normally, I attend as a member… Read more
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Play Something Old: Caylus
Caylus was different. Caylus was difficult. Caylus was mean. And you know what? I bloody love it for it. Read more
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