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 Tapestry: Rapid Review Information: Mechanics:  Hand Management, Tech Trees, Civilisation Player Age:  12+  Player Count:  1 - 5  Players Time to Play:  90 - 120  Minutes  Game Designer:   Jamey Stegmaier Game Artist:  Andrew Bosley, Rom Brown Publisher : Stonemaier Games Year Published:  2019 BGG Weight:  2.87 Expansions: One Expansion Available Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Since tapestry is such a popular game (with the best rulebook I have seen in recent years) I have decided that I would try a new review format that focuses more on my thoughts than how the game runs. This new format is called a R.A.P.I.D. review and the categories are Rundown, Alteration, Production, Interaction and Determination. Rundown: 'Tapestry' has players going through ages of civilisation, starting from the stone age and reaching as far as space discovery. This is done using four advancement tracks for science, technology, exploration and military.  A p

 Everdell - Pearlbrook: Review Information: Mechanics:  Worker Placement, Engine Builder Player Age:  13+  Player Count:  1 - 4  Players  Time to Play:   40 - 80  Minutes  Game Designer :  James. A. Wilson Game Artist:    Andrew Bosley, Dann May Publisher : Starling Games Year Published:  2019 BGG Weight:  2.76 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. The Pearlbrook river has been found by the critters of Everdell. Now to embrace these new critters amphibious ambassadors have been sent to trade knowledge and resources. One of these resources i the new resource found within the river, pearls. River: The main addition of the expansion is the river. This adds a new board segment that sits on the left side. Here you may send your frog ambassador to gain pearls or to interact with river destinations.  In terms of frog ambassadors, there is one added to the game for each other critter type that a player can be. Unlike critters, these frogs can only go to wor

 Thirteen Monsters: B.U.Z.Z. Review Information: Mechanics:  Memory, Head to Head, Take That Player Age:  6+  Player Count:  2 - 8  Players  Time to Play:   30 - 75  Minutes  Game Designer :  Rens Willemsen Game Artist:    Rens Willemsen Publisher : Twisted Stranger B.V. Year Published:  2020 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Kickstarter for numerous years has had constant buzz around their tabletop games. Most games hit Kickstarter before they ever hit retail, to that end I am trying a new type of review to give readers a quick glimpse on what some games on Kickstarter have to offer. It's not the first time I have done Kickstarter reviews. They are often released too late as my current review format requires a bigger review window. Going forward Kickstarter buzz will be here to fix that issue. Basics: On every turn you are trying to build up your arsenal of monsters by trading, using special powers, attacking and searching for monster sets. The

Cóatl: Review Information: Mechanics:  Hand Management, Set Collection, Pattern Building Player Age:  10+  Player Count:  1 - 4  Players Time to Play:  30 - 60   Minutes  Game Designer:   Etienne Dubois-Roy, Pascale Brassard Game Artist:  SillyJellie Publisher : Synapses Games Year Published:  2020 BGG Weight:  1.80 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Objective: Throughout the game players will be building cóatls that correspond to prophecy cards. The game will end once a player has built three cóatls or there are no body pieces left. Game Anatomy: Player Boards: These are where the players will hold the pieces they have drafted until they choose to build a cóatl. Each player board can only hold eight pieces without swapping any out so aim to use effectively. Supply and Score Board: This board will be where the cóatl parts are displayed for players to draft. The outer ring will contain two body parts in each section. The inside ring will c

Pocket Paragon: Kickstarter Review Information: Mechanics:  Hand Management, Set Collection, Pattern Building Player Age:  13+  Player Count:  2  Players Time to Play:  3 - 15  Minutes  Game Designer:   Brian Mckay Publisher : Solis Game Studio BGG Weight:  2.00 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Objective: ‘Pocket Paragon’ is a head to head game where players will have a hand of six cards. Each turn players will simultanousley play cards attempting to either reduce their opponent’s health to zero or execute their opponent. To obtain these objectives you must plan ahead to play a weapon while your opponent plays a rest. If you are taken out early then don’t stress it, you will have a chance at vengeance as there will be three matches altogether. The player  with majority after three matches is the winner.  Card Anatomy: There are characters available who are suitable for different game difficulties (e.g. basic, advanced, expert). Every character will