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oliverkinne
May 19, 2023
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The Spill Board Game Review
Board Game Reviews
We had been called out in the middle of the night. A major disaster had been declared. It was all hands on deck. After a swift site rep, we were di...
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oliverkinne
May 16, 2023
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In digital games, the idea of a high score table dates back to the 1970s and 80s. Yes, you would eventually run out of lives or credits and therefo...
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oliverkinne
May 12, 2023
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Cake of Doom Review
Board Game Reviews
It was time to take over Earth. We had cunning plans, but then, we were also all trying to sabotage each other at the same time. We knew we had to ...
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oliverkinne
May 09, 2023
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There is one genre of games that really stands out for me: economic simulations. These types of games scratch a very specific itch, right in the mi...
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oliverkinne
May 05, 2023
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Vast: The Mysterious Manor Review
Board Game Reviews
It was time to prove myself as a favoured crusader once again. My goal was to kill the devious Spider, while being very careful to avoid the Skelet...
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oliverkinne
May 02, 2023
634
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Since the lockdown, many board games have now also been released in digital format. Some of these implementations are just a representation of the ...
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oliverkinne
April 28, 2023
906
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PotionSlingers Review
Board Game Reviews
Look at the market. There are potions, vessels, artefacts and rings. Some are too expensive and others just don't let me mix up powerful concoction...
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oliverkinne
April 25, 2023
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I have often heard that board game reviews should talk about the price of games. If a review tries to help people make a buying decision, then that...
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oliverkinne
April 18, 2023
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The Art of Board Games
Essays
As many of you probably know, I am a very visual person. I love it when rulebooks are well laid out and have helpful photos that show how something...
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oliverkinne
April 11, 2023
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The Game Before the Game
Essays
Everyone in our hobby loves playing board games. That's by definition, of course. Additionally, there are a lot of board game adjacent hobbies that...