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Robo Rally
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- Written by Daniel Yocom
- Category: Review
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Robo Rally Review
Designer: Richard Garfield
Artist: Benjamin Raynal
Publisher: Avalon Hill Games, Hasbro
Year Published: 1994 / 2016
No. of Players: 2-8 (2-6)
Ages: 12+
Playing Time: 30+
Main mechanic / Theme: Programming (Simultaneous Play)/ Racing robots
When a bored group of supercomputers decide to have some fun.
Find more info on BoardGameGeek.com (hyperlink to 1994 version) (hyperlink to 2016 version)
Invasion of the Brood
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- Written by Daniel Yocom
- Category: Review
- Hits: 1445
Invasion of the Brood
Designer: Sandy Petersen
Artist: Alyssa McCarthy
Publisher: Petersen Games
Year Published: 2021
No. of Players: 2
Ages: 14+
Playing Time: 45 Minutes
Main Mechanic / Theme: Action Points, Dice Rolling / Invasion and Defense of Earth
The ultimate battle for Earth—who will be in control?
Find more info on BoardGameGeek.com (hyperlink)
Crimes in History: H. H. Holmes' Murder Castle + 2nd Story Expansion
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- Written by Shawn Hilliard
- Category: Review
- Hits: 1946
Designer: Brandt Hoffman & Seth A Cooper
Artist: Holly Carden
Publisher: Blueprint Gaming Concepts
Year Published: 2021
No. of Players: 1-7
Ages: 14+
Playing Time: 15-105 Minutes
Main Mechanic / Theme: Exploration & Action Drafting / Horror
Crimes in History: H. H. Holmes' Murder Castle does an excellent job at creating an atmosphere that is tense and, at times, a bit cold blooded!
Find more info on BoardGameGeek.com / Kickstarter
Read more: Crimes in History: H. H. Holmes' Murder Castle + 2nd Story Expansion
Burger Up
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- Written by Daniel Yocom
- Category: Review
- Hits: 1418
Burger Up Review
Designer: Matt Parkes
Artist: Stephen Gibson
Publisher: Rule & Make, Greenbrier
Year Published: 2016
No. of Players: 2–4
Ages: 9+
Playing Time: 45 Minutes
Main mechanic / Theme: Pattern Building, Hand Management, Puzzle
A cooking competition on the game table
Find more info on BoardGameGeek.com (link)
Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (5th Edition Boxed Set)
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- Written by Milo Alejo
- Category: Review
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Vampire: The Eternal Struggle
5th Edition Card Game
Designer: Richard Garfield
Artist: various
Publisher: Black Chantry Productions
Year Published: 5th Edition, 2020 (original TCG, 1994)
No. of Players: 2-5 (best played with 4-5)
Ages: 13+
Playing Time: 1-2 hours
Main mechanic / Theme: Deck Construction, Multi-Player, Table Politics
Establish your Domain over other Ancient Vampires through combat, subterfuge or politics.
Vampire: The Eternal Struggle is a card game in which you take on the role of an ancient vampire --- a “Methuselah”. For thousands of years you have lurked in the shadows of human societies, manipulating mortals and younger vampires. Your hunger for power knows no bounds, and you use whatever means possible to weaken your enemies, from subtle mischief to frontal assault. You must increase your influence and destroy the other Methuselahs one by one, before they destroy you.
Find more info on their official website: https://www.blackchantry.com
Read more: Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (5th Edition Boxed Set)
Zodiac War Review by Daniel Yocum
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- Written by Daniel Yocom
- Category: Review
- Hits: 1395
Zodiac War
Designer: Paul Starr
Artist: Katerina Poliakova
Publisher: Self-published
Year Published: 2021
No. of Players: 2–4
Ages: 12+
Playing Time: 60 Minutes
Main mechanic / Theme: Combo-Plays, Moving board / Astrology, Mythology
The stars look alive in the night sky, and there is electricity in the air.
Find more info on BoardGameGeek.com (hyperlink) / Kickstarter (hyperlink)
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