Vampires. Can’t live with them, can’t be undead without them. Even vampire clans can’t seem to get along, so what’s a clan leader supposed to do? I guess grow their vampire crypt in hopes of overcoming their rival vampire clans…
Tag: Hand Management
Psychological Warfare: Video Review
In episode 49, Cassie checks out a brutal card game called Psychological Warfare from DPH Games. Can you handle the mental anguish well enough to be the best in all traits?
Heir to the Pharaoh: Video Review
In episode 48, we time warp back to ancient Egypt to win the affections of Pharaoh in a new game from Eagle Gryphon Games called Heir to the Pharaoh.
Terraforming Mars – Review
I’m not sure if it has more to do with science or the stunning crimson vistas, but lately it seems like everyone is packing their bags for Mars. The red planet has been a beacon for human imagination for years, from Robert Heinlein’s The Green Hills of Earth to NASA’s push to the stars. Novelist Andy Weir stranded us on Mars in 2011, an adventure echoed four years later in Ridley Scott’s big screen adaptation of The Martian. Now game designer Jacob Fryxelius has set his sights on the planet as well, asking players to spend a couple hours bringing life and sustainability to the fourth rock from the Sun.
The Inquisitive Meeple Investigates… Burger Up
The Inquisitive Meeple reviews Burger Up.
Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction: Review
A chain reaction is a “sequence of reactions where a reactive agent… causes additional reactions to take place.” Fairway picks up the recent Kickstarter delivery from Minion Games: Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction. The result is a series of games that beget even more games of Chain Reaction. And, at the end of this review, we giving away two copies of The Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction!
Foodtown Throwdown: Review
“I’ll take your Gourmet Burger with a side of fries” “Do you want the Olive Salad on that? Or I can hold it or put it on the side.” “Um… yes?” “And you’re okay with croutons for a bun, right? I can substitute waffles if you’d like.” “Maybe?” “And I assume you’re good with the potato flake fries, right?” “You know what… never mind.” If you’ve ever been to one of those trendy food trucks, that conversation might not sound so strange. This week, Fairway picks up a Kickstarter delivery from Argyle Games, Foodtown Throwdown, that tries mightily to capture the majesty of those recipes. Find out what he’d say on Yelp about this food truck-themed, set-collection card game. Fairway’s Twitter and Instagram followers will recognize these “delicious” recipes.
Matt Parkes Serves Up Burger Up
Interview with designer Matthew Parkes, on his game, Burger Up. For 2-4 players, in “Burger Up is a card matching puzzle game about the art of burger making. Fill orders, earn prestige and be the best burger chef around!”
Ryan Cowler Recalls His Outlaw Days
Interview with designer Ryan Cowler (JurassAttack & SuperPLEX) on his newest game to hit Kickstarter from Green Couch Games, OutLawed!. In OutLawed! (which is a bluffing 2-4 player card game), players are bounty hunters trying to catch the most bandits.
