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Web of Power
For Finnish users, there’s a new review at my web site: Web of Power. I’ve played lots of this lately and as you might notice from my Top 10 list, I value the game very highly. It works nicely from any number of players from three to five (I like it best with four, then […]
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Website update: Tough decisions in games
Second part in the series "what makes a good game" the tough decisions can be found at my web site. Unfortunately, it’s in Finnish, but here’s an English summary: The article is about what makes good games stand out. The issue I’m pointing at is the tough decisions you have to make. Average roll-and-move game […]
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Game-related mailing list
Another shameless plug aimed for the Finnish readers: If you haven’t done so already, join Pelilista, which is basically the Finnish version of the almighty Spielfrieks, which is the best and most useful mailing list I’m on. Pelilista isn’t nearly as good or useful, but hey, there’s about 1000 Spielfrieks and about 30 Pelilista members… […]
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HelCon — 26.-27.10.2002
All Finnish readers, make sure you’re coming to HelCon, a board game event organised by Finnish Diplomacy Association and Safe Haven. It’s in Helsinki 26.-27.10.2002 (for more details, see the web site and/or ask Tommy). Tournaments include Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne and Magic: The Gathering PTQ, and other board games are played non-stop. Of course, […]
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Finnish Game of the Year awards 2002
Finnish Game of the Year awards have been given out. The winners this year are: Best Children’s Game: Ali Baba (Ravensburger) Best Family Game: Bakari (Tactic) Best Adult Game: Fits (Ravensburger) Spiel des Jahres winner Villa Paletti was in the family game final three, but didn’t make it.
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Go comics
This is your brain — This is your brain on Go Ko Fight Club has some of the best Go-related comics I’ve seen. Also, it’s not a bad idea at all to check out the RussCon session reports.
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Die Macher preview
Finally I have it. I left work earlier Friday so I could run to the post office and get it. I couldn’t wait and opened the game already at the railway station. I couldn’t believe my eyes, I finally had it… I haven’t played it yet, but I think I’ll say a word or two […]
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Weekend gaming
This weekend I visited my parents and played games with them. I also tested my new game recording system: I bought a small notebook which I dedicated to making notes on my games. Before I’ve made notes in my calendar, this way they are a bit more permanent and I can have more room to […]
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Weekend gaming plan
I’m going to visit my parents who live in another city for the weekend and of course, I’m taking games with me. The main attractions I’ll be taking are Africa and Puerto Rico. Africa for the kids, Puerto Rico for the adults. Of course, I’m planning to enjoy mightily the games of Africa I’ll play. […]
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My Die Macher is coming to me…
OOooh! What great news! My new Best Friend And Friendly Credit Card Owner(tm) Tommy just called me and told me the games we ordered from Germany (Spielenet, if you’re curious — and I suggest you all use Adam Spielt instead, we had some problems with the order) have arrived and he’ll send me my Die […]