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Have you played Yokohama or Yokohama Duel? Yokoha Have you played Yokohama or Yokohama Duel? Yokohama is one of our favorite games, but we had never played Yokohama Duel. They share similarities, but they are different games and play differently. After Tasty Minstrel Games (TMG) closed its doors a few years ago, Synapses Games picked up the rights to Yokohama. They published a revised version of the original game with better art and components a couple of years ago. Now, the new edition of the Duel game has also been released. I like the new editions a lot more. The art is far cleaner and the components are improved. I know there was a deluxe version of both games published by TMG, and I believe the new edition also has deluxe components, but comparing only the standard versions, the new edition is much better. The Duel game feels different from playing the original game with two players. I can easily see some people liking one and not the other. But we equally enjoy both. Yokohama is an excellent game at all player counts, but the Duel version doesn't feel as tight as the original and plays faster. It also comes in a much smaller box. What are your thoughts? Have you played the Duel game? Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game. #boardgame #boardgames #juegosdemesa
Do you like Splendor? Have you seen Splendor Kids? Do you like Splendor? Have you seen Splendor Kids? Splendor Kids, the latest addition to the Splendor lineup, is a light and straightforward implementation of Splendor designed to play with kids. Instead of cards, the game comes with a board with multiple paths and players race to reach the castle at the top of the board with their pawn. During your turn, you either collect resources or move your pawn up a path. The resource collection rules are the same as collecting gems in Splendor, but instead of purchasing cards, you move up a path. All players have the same number of turns, and everyone who manages to reach the castle wins. As expected, the rules are very straightforward, the artwork is excellent for the target audience, and the gameplay is quite fun for young kids. Getting this game for adults wouldn't make sense since the original Splendor exists, but if you have a little one, this game can be a perfect option. Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game. #boardgame #boardgames #tabletop
Take Time was one of our favorite releases of 2025 Take Time was one of our favorite releases of 2025! It's fun, super quick, and has tons of variety even though it also has some shortcomings. The game comes with 10 chapters, each containing four clocks and a rule sheet. The rules are very simple. There are two decks of numbered cards from 1 to 12. From these 24 cards, 12 are randomly distributed among players. These 12 cards must be played around a clock with 6 sections following certain rules. Players discuss strategy before seeing their cards and then take turns playing cards face down. When the cards are revealed, if all requirements of the clock are met, everybody wins. Each game can be played in only a few minutes and there is tons of variety. Most of the puzzles feel very different and require different styles of problem-solving to beat. Also, because of the randomness of the cards, the same puzzle can feel different between plays. However, that randomness can also be an issue. Depending on your cards, it's possible that you have no chance of winning the game. That being said, we also had plays that seemed lost from the beginning but we ended up winning. The game provides a way to play a number of cards face up, but that's not enough for some plays that are doomed from the start. In order to minimize this issue, coming up with strategies for different cases of card draw during the discussion phase is important. The luck element can be a dealbreaker for some people. We didn't find it a big issue because the game is very quick. Losing a game out of several because of bad luck isn't a big deal when each game takes only a few minutes. Take Time comes in a perfectly sized box and the artwork is excellent. The gameplay is fun, too. While it is not a game for everyone, it is a great option for light game sessions or playing with those who are not deep in the hobby. What are your thoughts? Have you played this game? Please keep in mind that we received a review copy of this game. #boardgames #boardgame #tabletop
Happy holidays, everyone! 2025 was a busy year, bu Happy holidays, everyone! 2025 was a busy year, but we still managed to play tons of incredible games! As has become tradition, here are the top 9 new-to-me games in 2025 in no particular order. Galactic Cruise by @kinsonkeygames SETI by @czech_games_edition Fromage by @r2igames The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship by @zmangamesofficial Hoplomachus: Victorum by @chiptheorygames Marco Polo II by @zmangamesofficial Underwater Cities by @riograndegames Evergreen by @horribleguild Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall by @incredibledreamstudios What is on your list? Have you played any of these? #boardgames #boardgame #tabletop
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