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Azul Review

It's not exactly brain surgery but this light abstract tile drafting game might just spin your head into a twist.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On November 15, 2017 In Drafting, Filler, Review, Video, Abstract Tagged azul, review, board game, no pun included, michael kiesling, tile laying, drafting, light, abstract

Lisboa Review

This Brick is on Fire

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Written by Efka Bladukas On November 4, 2017 In Eurogame, Heavy, Review, Video, Board Game Tagged vital lacerda, lisboa, board game, review, no pun included

Spirit Island Review - Colonial Boogaloo

River Surges In Sunlight - enough said.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On September 23, 2017 In Co-Operative, Heavy, Video, Review, Board Game Tagged spirit island, no pun included, review, board game, fabled nexus

The 7th Continent Review - Panpipes and Woven Baskets

This isn't a game. This is a whole continent. No, really.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On September 12, 2017 In Co-Operative, Review, Thematic, Story Game, Board Game Tagged 7th continent, serious poulp, review, board game

First Class Review - This Game is Bound for Glory

We're not gonna mince words. There's some sexy train science in this review. That's all you need to know.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On August 10, 2017 In Eurogame, Review, Video, Engine Building, Board Game Tagged first class, video, review, board game, trains, science

The Networks - Be Kind Rewind

Featuring a review of shopping bags, St. Albans and lots and lots of shouting.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On July 24, 2016 In Video, Review, Drafting, Eurogame, Board Game

Beyond Baker Street - I'll Never Say It

Efka keeps a solemn vow, one that he will definitely not break in this video.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On June 27, 2016 In Card Game, Review, Video, Co-Operative

Scythe - A Review that Went a Thousand Miles

To fall down at your door.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On June 15, 2016 In Review, Video, 4X, Engine Building, Board Game

Star Wars: Rebellion - The UK Games Expo Special

Efka and Elaine travel to the land of Birmingham and deliver you a review of Star Wars: Rebellion straight from the convention.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On June 7, 2016 In Two Player, War Game, Review, Video, Thematic, Board Game

51st State Master Set - Mad Max Got Nothing on This

Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore 

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Written by Efka Bladukas On April 12, 2016 In Card Game, Review, Video, Engine Building

Raptor - A Two Player Game with a Bite

The most maternal two player asymetrical game in existence - we promise.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On April 8, 2016 In Review, Video, Two Player, Filler, Board Game

Archaeology - The Killer Filler?

This game might not dig very deep, but... OH NO PUN ALER...<terminate transmission>

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Written by Efka Bladukas On April 6, 2016 In Review, Card Game, Video, Push Your Luck, Filler

Two Rooms and a Boom - Shake Shake the Room

Party games are great. They really tie the room together. But what if there's more people at your party than you could shake a stick at? Then break this game out!

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Written by Efka Bladukas On April 4, 2016 In Review, Video, Party Game, Card Game, Board Game

Orleans - Bag Buildin' All Over France

Bags are excellent. They hold stuff. You can also take stuff out of them. Very versatile. They're even a board game mechanism. Like in the game Orleans.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On March 28, 2016 In Review, Video, Eurogame, Engine Building, Bag Building, Board Game

Stronghold 2nd Edition - Like Helm's Deep, sans Elves

There's something about two player asymmetrical battle games that makes Efka excited. Is this one a hit? Find out here.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On February 25, 2016 In Video, Review, Eurogame, Two Player, Board Game

The Gallerist - The Chunkiest Game of All

Fart. Short for Fine Art. But this board game box holds more than just box fart. It holds a real masterpiece.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On February 3, 2016 In Review, Video, Heavy, Eurogame, Worker Placement, Board Game

The Prodigals Club - Who Needs Money Anyway

Elaine and Efka take a look at Prodigal's Club, where millionaires waste their fortunes on a nihilistic whim.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On January 14, 2016 In Review, Video, Worker Placement, Eurogame, Board Game

Mombasa - Pick a Strategy, Any Strategy

Efka gives the lowdown on Mombasa and why it was a contender for No Pun's Game of the Year.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On January 5, 2016 In Review, Video, Eurogame, Heavy, Board Game

Nippon - The Heavy Euro Superstar

Efka tackles one of his most coveted Essen Spiel acquisitions this year. See what he thought of Nippon in our review.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On November 13, 2015 In Engine Building, Eurogame, Heavy, Review, Video, Board Game

T.I.M.E. Stories Review - The Hype is Real

Efka lays down the beats on why the hype surrounding T.I.M.E. Stories is real, and why this game is all the rage.

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Written by Efka Bladukas On October 27, 2015 In Co-Operative, Thematic, Push Your Luck, Video, Review, Story Game, Board Game
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