В список попали игры, на которые были обзоры с 15 сентября по 6 октября.

 

Свежие обзоры помечены красным цветом.

 

Восьмиминутная империя: Легенды   7.0

7.0

Маленькая, но приятная во всех смыслах игра, котору для меня делают волшебные иллюстраци, вполне неглупый процесс, реиграбельность и фишечки вроде исследования.

 

 

13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis   8.1

9.0		Tense gameplay where every decision matters.
9.0		Excellent. Always want to play.
9.0		In 45 minutes, I can engage in a tense battle, directly against my opponent, and navigate a whole array of interesting and informative card combinations.
7.0		Игра о холодной войне для двоих, предлагающая значимые решения при ограниченных возможностях, причём в жанре карточных игр.
6.7		The production of the game is cool, the rules are well written and the game comes with a little book with historical context to all the cards.

 

 

1775: Rebellion   7.5

7.5

Excusing some clunky UI, 1775 plays as a faithful board game implementation. With attention to artistic detail, without bloating the interface, the game allows the player to focus on what matters most: the strategy and gameplay.

 

 

A.E.G.I.S.: Combining Robot Strategy Game   8.0

8.0

A.E.G.I.S. is a surprisingly streamlined skirmish-style game that successfully captures the feeling of old fighting mechas cartoons, such as Voltron.

 

 

Agents of Smersh   3.0

3.0

I can’t really recommend the game to anyone.

 

 

Ahead In The Clouds   6.8

6.8

Ahead in the Clouds is a neat little game!

 

 

Animals On Board   8.5

9.5		Fun for the whole family.
8.0		Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.
8.0		A quick light game, with some surprising tactical depth, choosing how to split the groups can be agonising if you don’t know what your opponent is collecting.

 

 

Apotheca   7.6

9.0		Apotheca is one solid concoction.
8.3		Apotheca is a simple fun guessing and matching game with beautiful artwork.
7.0		Gateway game with additional nuanced variant.
6.0		Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Arcane Academy   8.0

8.0

It’s simply a joy to play.

 

 

Battle for Vedros   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Behind the Throne   7.5

7.5

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Blank White Dice   5.0

5.0

Average. No significant appeal, take it or leave it.

 

 

Bloodborne: The Card Game   6.0

6.0		Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.
6.0		The art of mastering card timing.

 

 

Bomarzo   7.0

7.0

Some think it is weird, but I love it!!!

 

 

Booty   6.0

6.0		When you're a pirate, stealing the loot is the easy part. The hard part is sharing it with the other pirates. This is a game about that.
6.0		Good implementation of the “I split, you choose” mechanic.

 

 

Brick Party   6.5

6.5

Components, art, and whole package are inviting to new players.

 

 

Broom Service   6.0

6.0		A good game I enjoy every so often, especially the advanced game.
6.0		Лучше пройти мимо и подождать - издатель вроде как осознал свою ошибку, и делает новую карточную версию.
6.0		С одной стороны любимая мной механика выбора тайных ролей и прекрасное оформление, с другой – ее непродуманность и слабая связь с происходящим на игровом поле.

 

 

Celestia   7.3

8.0		Offers more, different, and deeper decisions than typical push-your-luck games
7.0		It is more than a filler and also a perfect party game.
7.0		Простое и красивое развлечение.

 

 

Corrupted Kingdoms   5.0

5.0

Average. No significant appeal, take it or leave it.

 

 

Cyclades   9.0

9.0

Cyclades одна из лучших представителей в своем жанре.

 

 

Dark Dealings   6.8

7.0		Reminds you that sometimes it’s good to be bad – even if in small doses.
6.5		Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Dastardly Dirigibles   6.5

7.0		Quick, fun, versatile and moves along briskly.
6.0		A fun little set collection game that will have you racing to build your airship both quickly and creatively.

 

 

Death Pit Duels   7.0

7.0

Card-counting vs. hidden info enhances vying aspect.

 

 

Design Town   7.7

8.3		Flip City leaves you wanting to play again, and again, just to try “one more strategy”, and the two different victory conditions keep the game interesting at all times.
7.0		A solid foundation in the base game with some fun and original mechanics, but it could do with a better expansion to add some additional player interaction and/or win conditions to get that extra mileage.

 

 

Dingo's Dreams   8.0

8.0

I recommend it, especially if you’re looking for a light game that’s accessible and fun for the whole family.

 

 

Dodge Dice   5.0

5.0

Not many difficult choices.

 

 

Dr. Eureka   8.0

8.0		Fast, fun, and frantic gameplay makes for a good time whether you are playing or watching.
8.0		This is really well produced and great fun for the kids.

 

 

Dragon Slayer   4.5

6.0		Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.
3.0		Целый ворох мелких проблем, которые сначала кажутся незначительными, в итоге под конец партии дико раздражают.

 

 

Empire Engine   6.0

6.0

Easy to set up. Easy to play.

 

 

Empires: Galactic Rebellion   4.0

4.0

Below average. Slightly boring, could be talked into it on occasion.

 

 

Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor   7.5

7.5

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Evolution Flight   7.5

7.5

People who did not like the base game are not going to find anything to change their opinion in this expansion.

 

 

Exile Sun   5.0

7.0		Unique application of ideas and mechanics.
3.0		Отстой.

 

 

Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Front Line No Komrades   6.0

6.0

Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

GYUMI Genius   6.5

6.5

Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Gigamons   9.0

9.0

Is a cute memory style game with special powers.

 

 

Grog Island   7.0

7.0

Мультяшное оформление игры сделано для того, чтобы прописаться в категории семейных игр.

 

 

Hanabi   8.7

9.0		Азарт, логика, стратегия и даже веселье — все присутствует в этой игре.
9.0		Mechanics that enforce and enable true cooperation.
8.0		Easy to teach and learn

 

 

Hanamikoji   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Happy Party   6.5

7.0		The gameplay is simple enough to be understood but still offers some challenges for young minds.
6.0		A clever game that will be fun for younger gamers, however there isn’t much here for adults or even older children.

 

 

Het Koninkrijk Dominion   8.0

8.0

I have no clue if this edition will be published by any other company then by 999 Games, so if you really want this and can’t read Dutch, well, start learning.

 

 

Hexagony   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Hinterlands   8.8

8.8

Isn’t quite my favorite expansion, but it’s very close.

 

 

Hit Z Road   7.5

8.0		A unique take on zombie survival that relies on a combination of auctioning and dice rolling.
7.0		At the end of the day, even if I had played it prior to purchasing it, I’d have still bought it because my family likes it, the presentation is amazing, and it’s fun enough to justify the very reasonable price.

 

 

Hollow Cell   6.0

6.0

Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Inis   8.3

8.5		Good interactions on the board.
8.0		I'm not sure the world needs more area control games, but I am sure the world needs Inis.

 

 

Junk Art   8.5

9.0		Whether you’re a dexterity game lover or hater, casual or hardcore gamer, or young or old, Junk Art is guaranteed to bring out the artist in you.
8.0		Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Keyflower   8.0

9.0		Despite my trepidation regarding the luck factor, it’s undeniable that Keyflower is fantastic.
7.0		Тяжелая игра с большой кривой обучения.

 

 

Killer Snails   6.0

6.0

Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Kingdomino   7.9

8.3		Might be a very quick and simple game, but it has enough depth and strategy to keep me interested and involved.
7.5		Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Legendary Encounters: A Firefly Deck-Building Game   7.0

7.0

The concepts of ship upgrades, credits, talents, flaws, and main characters have no analogue in the other Encounters sets, and there are no rules provided for integrating them.

 

 

London Markets   5.5

5.5

Average. No significant appeal, take it or leave it.

 

 

Loony Quest   8.0

8.0

Demonstrates a new experience of what can be accomplished on a tabletop and opens a sense of wonder for players.

 

 

Luchador   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

M.U.L.E. The Board Game   7.0

7.0

Faithful adaptation of the PC game.

 

 

ManaSurge   7.0

7.0

ManaSurge is a quick playing, fun and familiar game that slots into the 'filler' category perfectly.

 

 

Master of Orion: The Board Game   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Masters Gallery   7.4

7.4

Masters Gallery is a smart bidding game that lets you outwit your silly friends with better, more prominent art collections than they have. Even with a few strange rulebook issues and some less fun randomness at higher player counts, Masters Gallery brings risk and mystery to the table.

 

 

Medici   10.0

10.0

It’s a true classic, and as a huge Knizia fan I couldn’t be more pleased to see it back in print and in the best edition that it has ever seen.

 

 

Modern Art   9.0

9.0

Is a stand-out title, and probably one of Knizia’s top 5 designs.

 

 

Morocco   5.0

5.0

It’s a fine game, but fine isn’t going to cut it in today’s gaming world.

 

 

New York 1901   7.4

8.3		For me this is the game that replaces Ticket to Ride.
7.0		Очень достойный и качественный гейтвей в мир настольных игр среднего уровня сложности.
7.0		Большинство новых евроигр сложно отнести к семейному сегменту, и на этом фоне “Нью-Йорк” – просто подарок судьбы.

 

 

Noach   7.0

7.0

Хорошая семейная игра (и не только), которая подтянет ребёнка по математике и доставит множество приятных минут.

 

 

Old School Tactical   8.5

8.5

Old School Tactical is built upon a tightly designed, focused, and balanced game system.

 

 

One Night Werewolf   8.0

8.0

Отлично подходит для игр с казуалами или если гики хотят расслабиться.

 

 

Pax Romana   9.0

9.0

Pax Romana представляет собой коктейль из стандартных варгеймов; таблицы определяющие потери в бою, вариативное движение войск, изменчивая последовательность хода игроков и специальные карты событий.

 

 

Port Royal   7.0

8.0		Отличный неглупый филлерок.
7.0		Итого мы имеем легкую в освоении игру с небольшим временем партии, которая вызывает интерес, недорогая и придется ко двору в каждой позитивной компании, которая не хочет беспрерывно сидеть с калькулятором в обнимку над каким-нибудь еврогеймом или просчитывать на десять ходов вперед трехчасовую партию.
7.0		Как продвинутый филлер, оставляет приятное впечатление симпатичной, компактной быстрой, лёгкой, но не слишком простой карточной игрушки, хорошо подходящей, как для двоих, так и для компании побольше.
7.0		Лёгкая семейная игра с накопительством возможностей подобно снежному кому и с уровнем случайного фактора, дающим победить любому.
6.0		Маленькая, несложная и быстрая.

 

 

Quadropolis   8.1

9.1		A fun, strategic, and tactical tile laying game with great components.
7.0		It lacks the depth of variable strategy or thematic resonance to be considered a true classic.

 

 

Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot   5.8

6.5		Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot is a game with two very different parts: the strategic acquisition of upgrades and the port and the tactical sea battles, and they do work together pretty well.
5.0		I feel it’s an over-engineered game that could have been a lot better if some of the extra complexity would have been removed.

 

 

Royals   8.8

9.0		“Royals” reminds me of “Ticket to Ride” in some ways, which is a VERY good thing.
8.5		Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Saint Petersburg (second edition)   8.0

8.0

Simple rules, streamlined mechanisms and your decisions matter. All combined makes it a very good family game.

 

 

Sanssouci   8.0

8.0

Is a tranquil and laid back experience that will have you stopping to smell the gaming roses for 30-45 mins.

 

 

Scythe   7.8

10.0		Outstanding. Always want to play, expect this will never change.
9.0		Scythe is an amazing game that has superb production values.
8.0		This is a beautifully made, beautifully designed game that ranks among the better recent Eurogame-oriented designs.
8.0		Очень годное оформление. Даже картонные монетки смотрятся охренительно.
8.0		Action selection is quick, simple and yet so strategic.
7.6		An awesome game!
7.0		It’s a beautiful game, it’s well balanced, well thought out, LOOKS intimidating but, despite it’s depth of strategy is really quite simple to pick up and play.
6.6		Приятная тема и она достаточно интересна, чтобы ей можно было посвящать по несколько часов на партию, а после завершения игры ещё и обсуждать произошедшие в ней события.
6.0		Пусть даже и очень красивое, но всё равно обычное евро.

 

 

Skiwampus   7.3

8.0		Skiwampus is a fast, fun, and excellent family/party game that works well at all ages and skill levels. While it lacks replayability for some, I can imagine groups weekly playing this game over and over.
6.5		Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Snowdonia   9.0

9.0

Weather and events mix up the gameplay and even the playing field.

 

 

Specter Ops   8.0

9.0		Excellent. Always want to play.
8.0		Весьма занятный настольный стелс-экшн.
7.0		В целом игра производит очень приятное впечатление, процесс затягивает.

 

 

Speechless   7.5

8.0		Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Spooky Castle   6.0

6.0

Fair. Some fun or challenge at least, will play occasionally if in the right mood.

 

 

Star Trek Panic   6.7

8.2		Is a blast!
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.
6.7		If you like Castle Panic and are a fan of Star Trek the original series, you should give Star Trek Panic a try.
5.0		Star Trek Panic is not a great game, but it is a fun one, if you’re willing to overlook some of its flaws.

 

 

Star Trek: Ascendancy   9.6

9.6

Excellent. Always want to play.

 

 

Stealing Mona Lisa   4.0

4.0

Below average. Slightly boring, could be talked into it on occasion.

 

 

Steam Time   8.3

10.0		If you are a fan of worker placement games just go ahead and purchase Steam Time as you’ll undoubtedly really enjoy it.
8.0		Steam Time is a beautifully produced worker placement game that is lite on theme, and easy to learn.
7.0		A solid worker placement game that’s not breaking tons of new ground, yet still provides an enjoyable experience.

 

 

Stellar Armada   7.0

7.0

It’s a super cool little game!

 

 

Stockpile   9.0

10.0		Varied games with high re-playability.
8.0		It’s light, but satisfying, and you can’t help but go back for more.

 

 

Storyline: Fairy Tales   6.0

7.4		It’s a creative game we think you’ll enjoy playing with your kids.
4.5		Not very fun.

 

 

Super Vampire   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

The Captain is Dead   8.0

8.0

This is a great introduction into co-op games and it’s one that I would recommend.

 

 

The Captain is Dead: Episode 3 - Lockdown   8.0

8.0

It’s a great addition to the base game and one that I would definitely recommend.

 

 

The Dragon & Flagon   8.0

9.0		The Dragon & Flagon is terrific.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

The End is Nigh   8.0

8.0

If you’re looking for a good game to open a bluffing / deduction game night, you might want to consider starting with The End is Nigh.

 

 

The Godfather: A New Don   8.0

8.0

The Godfather: A New Don is my new favorite gateway game to play with people new to hobby board gaming.

 

 

The Golden Sails   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

The Networks   8.0

8.0		Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.
8.0		The game is quite fun especially with 3 or more players.

 

 

The Pursuit of Happiness   7.0

7.0

Is a very clever game.

 

 

The Ravens of Thri Sahashri   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Three Kingdoms Redux   8.8

8.8

Three Kingdoms Redux is an ancient, Chinese, long haul, and despite some weird trudges through the rulebook, brings richly to life the experience of managing an empire in a time of politically-charged war.

 

 

Thunderbirds: Above & Beyond   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Thunderbirds: The Hood   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Thunderbirds: Tracy Island   8.0

8.0

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Tides of Time   6.9

8.3		For the small package it provides a lot of depth.
8.0		Великолепная игра с механиками драфта и собирания наборов, сжатая до 18 карт.
8.0		A great 2-player experience, with a surprising amount of depth for a micro game.
6.0		Определенно не та настолка, которая должна быть в каждой коллекции, но попробовать эту приятную мини-игру для двоих все-таки стоит.
4.0		На мой взгляд, игра не стоит свеч.

 

 

Top That!   8.5

8.5

Very good. Like to play, will probably suggest it, will never turn it down.

 

 

Trickerion: Legends of Illusion   8.0

8.0

A meaty worker placement game with some fantastic production values and deep, strategic game play.

 

 

Tutti Frutti   6.0

6.0

Speed challenge in the game should keep this interesting even beyond the early years of learning to match.

 

 

Via Nebula   7.3

8.3		A great game.
8.0		An easy to learn game that can still surprise you with its depth and high amount of player interaction.
8.0		Simple to play, yet strategically engaging.
7.5		Components and artwork top-notch and eye-catching.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.
7.0		Its simple ruleset, quick playtime, beautiful presentation, and engaging gameplay is something that can be appreciated by many types of gamers, from the hardcore number-crunching train enthusiasts to theme-loving dice-chucking fans.
5.0		The lure of wonderful art and clever storage leaves me prey to a mediocre gameplay experience that I can easily pass on without looking back.

 

 

Vikings on Board   6.8

9.0		Excellent. Always want to play.
8.0		Excellent components and a masterclass in insert building.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.
6.0		Vikings on Board does a good job of producing tricky choices in a simple package and can easily be grasped and enjoyed by non-gamers and gamers alike.
6.0		It provides light enjoyment that families and non-gamers can fully appreciate.
5.0		If you are looking for a very pretty and well produced family style game, and you like the viking theme, I would give this a try.

 

 

Warmachine Prime Mk II   8.0

8.0

This is a great way to check out Warmachine for those totally new to it.

 

 

Waterloo Stratego   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Welcome to the Dungeon   6.6

8.0		Perfectly crafted instructions and accompanying Player Aids that other small-box games should pay attention to.
7.0		Very simple, very fun but VERY tough.
6.5		Забавно, несложно и азартно.
5.0		While it would describe the game as fun, easy to learn and fast to play I do feel it’s missing some depth.

 

 

Wok on Fire   7.5

7.5

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

Xtronaut   9.0

9.0

Excellent. Always want to play.

 

 

You Gotta Be Kitten Me!   7.0

7.0

Good. Usually willing to play.

 

 

ZhanGuo   7.7

8.3		It does a lot of what Nippon does, but for me this is a much better game.
7.0		Рекомендую всем, кому нравятся интересные, сложные еврогеймы.

 

 

Zimby Mojo   10.0

10.0

The concept, the setting and the rules all come together to create a very rare one-of-a-kind experience.

 

 

Айс-класс   7.6

9.0		A fantastic dexterity game that’s both unique and an absolute blast to play.
8.0		Отличная «развлекалочка» для всех возрастов.
8.0		It's not going to replace PitchCar for me, but it does have enough of a difference to it that I can see myself coming back to it (not to mention that it's much lighter and faster to set up).
7.5		Ice Cool is a fun dexterity game that appeals to all ages.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.
7.0		Внешний вид просто шикарен.
7.0		Good. Usually willing to play.
7.0		This reliance on a degree of skill mixed with a bit of chaos and a very unique board form Ice Cool’s identity.

 

 

Есть идея!   7.0

7.0

Очередной патигейм, звёзд с неба не хватающий, но достаточно самобытный и интересный.

 

 

Замки Бургундии   7.5

8.1		Хорошая евроигра, механика которой построена на тесном взаимодействии кубиков с игрой.
8.0		Along with Trajan and Bruges I also think that this is one of Feld’s best games.
7.0		Должен сказать, что я счастлив от того, что эта игра есть у меня на полке шкафа, и я охотно достану ее еще несколько раз на стол в ближайшее время.
6.8		Игра буквально поглощает, заставляя полностью сосредоточится на себе.

 

 

Знак Древних   8.0

8.0

За 5 лет мне игра нисколечко не разонравилась, я ее по-прежнему люблю раскладывать.

 

 

Зомби! Спасайся Кто Может   3.0

3.0

Симпатичный арт не спасает унылый простой геймплей, который вызывает зевоту.

 

 

Зомбята   7.0

7.0

Для широкого круга поклонников быстрых, несложных, но далеко не глупых карточных игр на составление сетов и комбинаций.

 

 

Каркассон. Альпийские Луга   7.0

7.0

Cамое удачное тематическое ответвление из всей серии в плане именно семейного досуга.

 

 

Пентаго   8.0

8.0

Красивая, приятная, быстрая и с сюрпризами.

 

 

Снежный папа   5.0

5.0

Для людей, готовых стойко переносить капризы Фортуны. Противопоказана излишне эмоциональным и обидчивым игрокам.

 

 

Тройняшка   5.0

5.0

Игра для отдыха и развлечений, противопоказана владельцам золотых рыбок и противникам хотдогов.

 

 

Хватайка   6.0

6.0

Для юных «настольщиков», желающих поднять себе настроение и обыграть взрослых (дети ищут карточки где-то в полтора раза быстрее своих умудрённых опытом соперников).

 

 

Царь куба   5.5

6.0		Это просто детская весёлая игра, не более, но и не менее того.
5.0		Простая игра, которая от перехода в третье измерение не стала качественно лучше прочих ходилок.

 

 

 

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