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Have you played SETI? Do you think it could use an

Have you played SETI? Do you think it could use an organizer? @laseroxinserts has the solution! When I first unboxed and organized SETI, I immediately thought this game needs an insert! So many baggies meant that setup and teardown would be a hassle (check out the before and after pictures). That’s fine for occasional plays, but for a frequent favorite? An insert is a time-saver. This insert is excellent. Everything fits perfectly in the box with no lid lift. There are multiple cardholders and resource trays that make components easily accessible around the table, and each player gets their own dedicated tray for their components. The technology trays might be the insert's best feature. They neatly hold both the tiles and victory point tokens, and removing tiles couldn't be easier. During setup, you simply take these trays out of the box and place them directly on the game board. The alien compartments are equally impressive. The cardholder has separate sections for each species with engraved names on the side. Another component features removable trays that individually store all alien species' tokens. Overall, this insert is fantastic. It's highly functional and looks beautiful on the table with all the engraved tray designs. If you play SETI regularly, this could be a worthwhile investment to save time and enhance your gameplay experience. What are your thoughts? Do you think SETI needs an insert? Please note that we received a review copy of this insert from @laseroxinserts.

Have you played Underwater Cities? Do you like thi

Have you played Underwater Cities? Do you like this game? We've been missing out! The first time I got this game to the table, I didn't expect to like it this much. I love the sense of progression in this game and the way actions and cards work. The fact that you try to match the color of your cards with the actions while competing for action spaces is incredibly fun. The artwork is not the best, and the workers could be meeples instead of flat cardboard tokens, but this game could come with no artwork, and I would still enjoy it. The mechanics are excellent. The expansion makes the game even better. The new recessed player boards are a godsend, and the new modules bring more variety to the game. One of my favorite changes is the new asymmetric assistant cards. They are way more powerful than the generic ones in the base game. Overall, Underwater Cities has quickly become one of my favorite games. I can see it hitting the table very frequently for a long time. What are your thoughts? Have you tried this game? The full review of the game and its expansion is available on the website (link in bio). Please note that we received a review copy of this game from @riograndegames.

Did you back Galactic Cruise? Have you played it y

Did you back Galactic Cruise? Have you played it yet? I've started playing the game solo to learn the rules, and I'm blown away. Such a fantastic game! Its BGG rank is just under #1700, but I can already tell it’ll crack the top 100 soon. The solo rules are a bit fiddly, though, and I'm not sure I'll remember everything the next time I play it solo. A reference book for the solo mode would have been really helpful, and I believe a beat-your-score type of solo mode would have been more enjoyable. I probably won't play it solo much, but the gameplay and mechanics are so fun and well-implemented that I'm sure it will become one of our favorite multiplayer games. The production quality is also top-notch. The included organizer fits everything perfectly, and @ianotooledesign’s work is beautiful, clean, and functional, as always. More Galactic Cruise content is coming; it’ll likely hit our table very frequently! What are your thoughts? Do you like this game? Thanks to @kinsonkeygames for sending us a review copy of this game.

What’s your favorite title from Chip Theory Game

What’s your favorite title from Chip Theory Games? Have you played Hoplomachus: Victorum? Hoplomachus: Victorum is a solo-only campaign game packed with tactical combat, incredible hero progression, and tons of variety. You’ll travel across a map, take on different events, and use the rewards from these events to upgrade your hero and improve your camp units. The base game is divided into four acts, the first three ending with a battle against a powerful Primus (an elite unit). The final challenge? Defeating a Scion, the ultimate boss. The entire campaign revolves around leveling up enough to take it down. Most events involve combat across eight unique arenas, each with its own rules. You and your rival take turns deploying units, playing tactics, moving fighters, and rolling dice to deal damage. Combat is incredibly fun, packed with meaningful decisions, and typically wraps up in about 20 minutes. This is my first CTG experience, and the production quality blew me away. I knew CTG was known for premium components, but unboxing this still surprised me. The PVC cards and sheets are the best feature; no sleeving is needed, and they’re built to last. Add in the neoprene mats and the clever Stadium Seating organizer (which keeps everything tidy and within reach in front of you), and the game feels flawless. The expansion for the game, Pandora's Ruin makes the game even better with several modules that change the game in various ways. Most importantly, it introduces a quicker way of playing the campaign and lets you face more, resulting in a more epic experience. The expansion, Pandora’s Ruin, makes a great game even better. It introduces several modules that shake up gameplay, including a faster campaign mode with more opportunities to fight more Primus combats. If you’ve seen my Stories over the past few weeks, you know I’ve been loving this game. It’s a true gem! If you enjoy solo campaigns and tactical combat, Hoplomachus: Victorum is a must-try. A full review of the base game and the expansion is up on the website. What do you think? Are solo campaign games your kind of thing? Thanks to @chiptheorygames for sending us a review copy of this game.

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