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Gone Fishing!
I’ve written a review of Gone Fishing!, in Finnish as usual. I like the game, though it’s clearly best suited for kids and families. For gamer, its appeal is definitely smaller. There’s too much guessing and probably not enough bluffing and strategies for a serious gamer. However, I like the game: it’s pretty, it’s exciting,…
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Taj Mahal
Isn’t it funny, when Brian Bankler describes what he sees as the fundamental flaw in Taj Mahal in his article Worst Poker variant ever, he actually describes the very thing I find so attractive in the game? It’s exactly the mechanic where you lose the cards, whether you win the pot or not that makes…
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Hall of Fame voting time
I noticed from Tao of Games that The Sumo Counter Hall of Fame voting is on. You’ll have until 31st of October to vote, which games should make it to the prestigious Hall of Fame. I think the current list is a pretty impressive selection of quality board games, and even if Brian disagrees with…
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Alfred’s Best of Blogosphere continues
Alfred’s Best of Blogosphere continues, and I made the list! I’m flattered! I’ve come across most of the entries he picked, and I think he’s made some good choices this week, as well (even excluding me).
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Board games in news
Board games were mentioned in the TV news today — ok, it was the smallest of the four Finnish main channels, but anyway. They said playing board games was more popular than ever, which is always nice. Their main point, however, was the new game from Kari Mannerla. Kari Mannerla, as we all know, is…
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New acquisitions: Turbo Taxi and Dvonn
I got new games today! Turbo Taxi was a must for me, I knew it from the description. After all, I love Ricochet Robot and this one’s right at the same league. Players must assemble a city road network using nine of their twelve pieces (everybody has the same set). There are few limits: the…
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Railroad Tycoon
I’ve been wanting to write this for a long time now, but with three or so jobs and other commitments, I just haven’t had the energy or time. I’ll have a lot to say.. But here’s for now: Railroad Tycoon is officially really cool. I’m a fan. Both of Railroad Tycoon, the computer game (I…
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Finnish Game of the Year winners 2005
Finnish Game of the Year winners have been declared. They reflect the Spiel des Jahres awards closely. Best children’s game is Geistertreppe, 2004 Kinder Spiel des Jahres winner. Kids loved the ghost mechanism and thought the game was funny and exciting. What’s more to ask? Best family game is Ticket to Ride, 2004 Spiel des…
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Best of the Blogosphere
Alfred’s Best of the Blogosphere is a most welcome development. Alfred from Musings, Ramblings and Things Left Unsaid picks highlights from the board game blogs every week, pointing readers to the most interesting entries. I like it, but I think it could be even better. Make a new blog out of it and perhaps get…