Board Game Reviews by Josh

This is my blog where I "review" (ramble about) board games that I play. Then, at the end, I put a highly subjective number which most of you will probably disagree with. In fact, I won't necessarily agree with my own number a week or two later. Focus on text...

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  • abstract
  • area control
  • card game
  • dexterity
  • kid friendly
  • living card game
  • party game
  • role playing
  • set collection
  • skirmish game
  • solo
  • spatial reasoning
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  • tile placement
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Current Rating System

9-10: Awesome game! Every gamer should play this!
8-9: Very good game. Highly recommended. Some gamers will like less than others
7-8: Game is playable and fun. Not to be overplayed.
6-7: Game can be played sometimes, probably has niche groups which may enjoy it
5-6: Game mechanics function, but the game isn't especially fun
1-5: I'm sorry you wasted your time. This game is just broken.

A friend of mine has observed to me that my rating system is very similar to a grade from school. I liked his point and so I figured I'd mention it here. It may make it easier for you to think of 9-10 as an "A", 8-9 as a "B", etc. After all, if you have an "F", does it really matter how bad your "F" is?
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