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Redwood: Review

Redwood: Review  Information: Mechanics:  Set Collection, Point Salad, Movement Planning. Player Age:  10+ Player Count:  1  - 4 Players Time to Play:   45 - 60   Minutes Game Designer :  Christophe Raimbault Game Artists:  Edu Valls P ublisher :   Sit Down! Year Published:  2023 BGG Complexity :  2.27 Disclaimer:   A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Introduction:  There has been an increase in the amount of nature being released lately and this is a trend I am loving. The latest nature game I have come across is Redwood . In Redwood , you are trying to capture the beauty of nature’s fauna and flora through your photographic lenses. Over five rounds you will be creating a panorama of images by choosing a movement and shot template. These are then aimed to include the most animals, flowers and sequio. The challenge is to try to make your photo meet as many objectives as possible to score bonus po...

One Page Expedition: Review

One Page Expedition: Review Information: Mechanics:  Roll and Write, Area Control, Print and Play Player Age:  9+  Player Count:  1 - 4  Players Time to Play:  10  - 20  Minutes  Game Designer:  Kristoff Lagarto Game Artist:  Kristoff Lagarto Publisher : Polterdice Year Published:  2023 BGG Weight:  1.80 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the Dice Pen they have more print and play games at their site  here .  Introduction: One page expedition is an area control roll and write game about exploring territories and regions while trying to gain the majority control. One of the exciting parts of this game is that the base game comes entirely as one sheet. This creates the perfect portability for a quick area control game on the go. Sheet Anatomy: Map: Each expedition has a map at the centre of the page. This map is made up of regions depicted by different coloured territories and identified b...

Machi Koro 2: Review

Machi Koro 2: Review Information: Mechanics:   Dice Rolling, Engine Building Age:  10+ Player Count:  2 - 5  Players Time to Play:  45  Minutes  Game Designer:   Masao Suganuma Game Artist:  Noboru Hotta, Masao Suganuma Publisher : Pandasaurus Games Year Published:  2021 BGG Weight:  1.44 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the publisher. Introduction: Machi Koro 2 is a standalone sequel to Machi Koro that mixes up the gameplay of the original. In this game, you are gaining establishments to create engines and combos for when certain dice values are rolled. Once a player has earned enough money they can build a landmark. If a player builds three landmarks they win the game. Game Anatomy: Dice : On a given turn players can choose between rolling one or two dice, making certain outcomes possible or more likely. Establishments: Each establishment has; a symbol on the top left that some cards will use ...

Wyrmspan: Review

Wyrmspan: Review Information: Mechanics:  Engine Builder, Hand Management, Drafting,Set Collection Player Age:  14+  Player Count:  1  - 5 Players Time to Play:  90  Minutes  Game Designer:  Connie Vogelmann,  Elizabeth Hargrave (Designer of original game). Game Artist:  Clémentine Campardou Publisher : Stonemaier Games Year Published:  2019 BGG Weight:  2.66 Disclaimer:  A review copy for the game was provided by the VR Distribution. Introduction: Stonemaier Games is well known for a bird-watching game called Wingspan. Wyrmspan is a spin-off game with a similar essence of engine building but with many changes that creates a different feeling game and allows room in your collection for both. The two most notable changes are the lack of dice and the introduction of a new currency called silver coins which will determine how many turns you have per round. Game Anatomy: Silver Coins: At the start of every round, players ...