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Alien vs Predator - The Hunt Begins Ed2 board game
Alien vs Predator - The Hunt Begins Ed2 board game from Prodos Games - Board game review by Ottó
Game: Alien vs Predator - The Hunt Begins Ed2 board game (Prodos Games company)
The Alien vs Predator - The Hunt Begins Ed2 board game from Prodos Games was reviewed by Gregor Ottó.
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Adrenaline board game
Game: Adrenaline board game (Czech Games Edition company)
Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon
Translation based on: Adrenaline társasjáték (Czech Games Edition) - Társasjáték ismertető Ottótól (2019.01.03)
Translation: Kadmon
The Adrenaline board game from Czech Games Edition company was reviewed by Gregor Ottó.
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We started the Board Games Fest 2016 with this game. A real adrenaline bomb. The game faithfully catches the atmosphere of "shoot-em-up" video games in a board game version.
Read more: Adrenaline board game from Czech Games Edition - Board game review by Ottó
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Dark Souls board game
Game: Dark Souls board game base set (Steamforged Games company)
Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon
Translation based on: Dark Souls board game base set from Steamforged Games - Board game review from Ottó (2019.01.01)
Translation: Google Translate (Google Translate website)
The Dark Souls board game base set from Steamforged Games company was reviewed by Gregor Ottó.
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The Dark Souls is a video game series that has a surprisingly large and enthusiastic fan base. He deserved the notorious accolades for his "brutal, but fair" gameplay, which he calls attention every time: "You're going to die!"
Read more: Dark Souls board game base set from Steamforged Games - Board game review by Ottó
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Betrayal at House on the Hill board game
Betrayal at House on the Hill board game from Avalon Hill Games - Board game review by Ottó
Game: Betrayal at House on the Hill board game (Avalon Hill Games company)
Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon
Translation based on: Betrayal at House on the Hill társasjáték (Avalon Hill Games) - Társasjáték ismertető Ottótól (2018.12.18)
Translation: Google Translate (Google Translate website)
The Betrayal at House on the Hill board game from Avalon Hill Games was reviewed by Gregor Ottó.
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Modern social games can be grouped in several ways. Based on theme / theme (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Abstract, etc.) and game mechanics / gameplay (deck construction, bluff, dice, etc.). The fanatic likes to play anything but there is always something that is a bit closer to his heart. For example, I like to cultivate raw materials and build empires, but where I really feel, horror role plays, where we embody a certain character on a board in an awesome world. In my new enthusiasm I recently bought one of these games I would like to introduce you to.
The Others: 7 Sins board game
The Others: 7 Sins board game base set from CoolMiniOrNot - Board game review by Ottó
Board game: The Others: 7 Sins board game base set (CoolMiniOrNot)
System: The Others (CoolMiniOrNot)
Author: Gregor Ottó
Edited by: Kadmon
Translation based on: The Others: 7 Sins alapkészlet (CoolMiniOrNot) - Társasjáték ismertető Ottótól (2017.09.10)
Translation: Google Translate (Google Translate website)
Gregor Ottó reviewed the The Others: 7 Sins board game by CoolMiniOrNot.
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Many literary works give the theme and play the idea of Hell. The realm of guilty souls where they are who did not live a decent life before their death. Dante's Divine play was the first one to divide her into circles and bunks, according to the Sovereignty of Satan. This has since been recaptured in countless media outlets. But in the next game, the heroes are not going to Hell, but Hell comes to them!
Read more: The Others: 7 Sins board game base set from CoolMiniOrNot - Board game review by Ottó
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Wargame system: Chess (19th century) (Chess)
Product: chess
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, realistic approach, simulation over abstraction
Review: Based on a free copy, playtested
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Reading the rules
The rules of chess are easy to learn and easy to follow. It really shows that it has been thorougly playtested.
First play
It was so long time ago I don't remember.
What I liked
If you learn the moves you can instantly start playing - you just won't be very good at it.
What I didn't like
I don't like the memorising aspect of chess, I'd prefer a pure logic-based gameplay. I don't like to spend hours to come up with unbeatable strategies, but I see that my playing partners enjoy that aspect as much (if not more!) as playing the game itself.
Getting it
I have a chess set I inherited from my father, and most of my opponents also have their own set, so I didn't need to buy any. I don't think I'd buy one if I wouldn't already have my own.
Recommendation
It's a solid rule system, and the game is easily available almost anywhere on the planet. It's a good game to spend hours if you like strategical thinking.
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Further reading
Games Nexus: Wargames - Chess - Wargame system
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Buying the product - Chess
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