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Chinatown

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In honor of its reprint, we brought Chinatown out and this game is still my number one of all time. I can't get enough. #chinatown #chinatownboardgame #chinatowngame #zman #boardgaming #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopgame #boardgamegeek #bgg #bggcommunity #negotiating #trading #bartering
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Today I look at a future Kickstarter release from @fisherheaton called Gartenbau, an abstract strategy game where you're trying to cultivate the best garden. I am definitely biased as I enjoy almost all abstract games but Gartenbau really resonated with me and my group. The theme and the mechanics meshed well as there was a logical progression between the Seedlings growing to Plants than blooming into Flowers. The decision making, while quick, would have long lasting effects as players can build their garden anyway they want. Tight like Kingdomino or sprawled like Carcassonne. The variety of the Flower scoring bonuses also made each game unique as no two Flowers scored the same. I highly recommend checking out Gartenbau when it launched on Kickstarter later this month. For a more in depth look at the game, check out: https://twooffthetop.com/2019/03/15/gartenbau-review/ #gartenbau #gartenmeister #boardgaming #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopgame #boardgamegeek #bgg #bggcommunity #kickstarter #fisherheatongames #abstractgames #abstractstrategygames #boardgamereview #boardgamereviewblog #tabletopreview
As we wait for my mom to come out of surgery, I thank board games for keeping our minds from wandering. I introduced Hive to my dad and he fell absolutely smitten with it, offering to buy me a new copy so he could have ours. For those wondering, I lost both games. Oh and the surgery was a success! #hive #hiveboardgame #abstractgames #abstractstrategygames #bugchess #bugs #boardgaming #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopgame #boardgamegeek #bgg #bggcommunity
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I waited *years* for Campaign Trail to be shipped. As it finally arrived this week, it was something that I needed to play. Luckily, we got it to the table last night for a three-player (party) game. It was well worth the wait. This is the medium-weight, highly interactive area-control game that I've wanted with a political theme. 1960: The Making of the President, The Primary, and Campaign Manager 2008 are all great games but have a flaw that kept them from filling the role Campaign Trail does (only two players, lightweight, dated and two players). I felt incredibly immersed and you couldn't help but role play (a little) as your party and candidate. Seeing the live score tracker (the electoral college) move with each swing of voters was stressful yet amazing to see, especially when a large state like Texas (forever) or California swings from one party to the next. The dirty politics are a must include and while frustrating, a perfect way to balance the game and keep run away players in check. The debate feature was a blast and really added strategy that impacted the round before and after the debate. I've played one game (hoping to get a second in today) but this was an absolute blast. I don't know of the retail plans but if you enjoy politics and area control, I'd recommend checking this out. #campaigntrail #kickstarter #1960themakingofthepresident #campaignmanager2018 #theprimary #electoralcollege #cosmicwombatgames #politics #boardgaming #boardgames #boardgame #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopgame #boardgamegeek #bgg #bggcommunity #democrat #republican #libertarian

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