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Board game set: DungeonQuest Revised, Set type: Board game base set (Game base set), System: DungeonQuest Revised, Setting: Terrinoth, Series: DungeonQuest, Company: Fantasy Flight Games, Production: 2014-2016- Base set price (DungeonQuest Revised): 60 USD Contents: many |
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Read our full review of the DungeonQuest Revised from Fantasy Flight Games, 2014 - Board game review
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Board game set: DungeonQuest base set Product name: DungeonQuest, Set type: Board game base set (Game base set), System: DungeonQuest, Setting: Terrinoth, Series: DungeonQuest, Company: Fantasy Flight Games, Production: 2010-2014 (out of production) Base set price (DungeonQuest): 60 USD Contents: many |
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Read our full review of the DungeonQuest from Fantasy Flight Games, 2010 - Board game review
Read our full review of the Descent Ed2 Base Set from Fantasy Flight Games, 2012 - Board game review
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Board game set: Descent Ed1 Base Set, Set type: Board game base set (Game base set), System: Descent Ed1, Series: Descent, Setting: Terrinoth, Company: Fantasy Flight Games, Production: 2005-2012 (out of production) Base set price (Descent Ed1 Base Set): 90 USD Contents: many |
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Read our full review of the Descent Ed1 Base Set from Fantasy Flight Games, 2005 - Board game review
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Board game set: Chess, Company: any, Production: 19th Century-2016- System: Chess (19th century) (Chess) Base set price: varied Contents: 1x game board |
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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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Have you played Chess? How does it compare to this review? Do you agree or disagree with the reviewer? Tell your opinion in the comments!
Casting miniatures - Miniature hobby guide
I've gathered my experiences with casting miniatures. I've also collected the resources and casting tutorials I've found interesting.
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Miniature figure: Whelp Firecaster #031 Sets: ?, Species: ?, Technology: Fantasy / Ancient / Medieval (Archaic), Range: Mage Knight (Fantasy), Company: WizKids, Production: ? Base set price (?): ? GBP, Price/model: ? GBP (if you also need the others) |
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Read our full review of the Whelp Firecaster #031 miniature figure for Mage Knight from WizKids |
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Miniature figure: Talon Warrior #014 Sets: ?, Species: ?, Technology: Fantasy / Ancient / Medieval (Archaic), Range: Mage Knight (Fantasy), Company: WizKids, Production: ? Base set price (?): ? GBP, Price/model: ? GBP (if you also need the others) |
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Read our full review of the Talon Warrior #014 miniature figure for Mage Knight from WizKids |
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- Huge four-armed humanoid barbarian in 1/56 scale - Quo'droma #209 for Mage Knight from WizKids - Miniature figure review
- Humanoid plant in 1/56 scale - Oak Warrior #022 for Mage Knight from WizKids - Miniature figure review
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