Designer: Aigar Alaveer Publisher: 2D6.EE Plays: 2-4 Play time: 30 to 45 min A copy of Dwarven Traders was provided by 2D6.EE for this preview. Everything you see here is in prototype form. I want to thank them for their support of Jambalaya Plays Games. Notice: You may notice the color of the gems are... Continue Reading →
What’s So Cool About Tramways: Engineer’s Workbook?
Designer: Alban Viard Artist: Paul Laane, Sampo Sikiö Publisher: AVStudioGames Play Time: 10-30 min (depends on your skill level) Player Count: 1 player (with a set of 2 player competitive episodes) (40 Episodes are solo/33 competitive) What's so cool? is a short video explanation feature the "cool" parts of the game. It's not a rules overview, but focuses more... Continue Reading →
Vinyl Kickstarter Giveaway Winner Announced
Congratulations to Deejay Fox! You're the winner of the Vinyl Kickstarter Giveaway! I sent an email directly to you. I want to thank all of you for entering my giveaway and please stick around for more game coverage and more giveaways in the NEAR future! One more shout out goes to Talon Strikes Games for... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Preview: Blight Chronicles: Agent Decker
Designer:Manuel Correia, Matt Dembek Artist:Ramses Bosque, Paweł Niziołek Publisher: Board&Dice Plays: 1 player only Play time: 60-90 min Everything you see in this preview is in prototype form. I would like to thank Board&Dice for allowing me to do this preview and overall support of Jambalaya Plays Games. This is my second preview with them, so check out... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Preview: Dobbers: Quest for the Key
Publisher: Splattered Ink Games Designer and Artist: Darryl Jones Player Count: 2-4 Players Play Time: 40-90 min A prototype copy of Dobbers: Quest for the Key, was provided by Splattered Ink Games for preview. I would like to thank Darryl Jones for his support of Jambalaya Plays Games. Dobbers Quest for the Key hits Kickstarter... Continue Reading →
Dear Artem Safarov: A Letter of Appreciation from a Solo Gamer
I was attempting to write a preview for Unbroken, but I want to take a different approach before finish it. I feel more connected to this project and the man behind it, Artem Safarov. I’m writing this letter and sharing it with you because I value people who do good business, listen to feedback, reach... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Preview: Filler
Designer: Jonathan Chaffer Artist: Claire Donaldson Publisher: Green Couch Games Play time: 20-30 min Plays: 2-5 players A prototype copy of Filler was provided by Green Couch Games for this preview. I would like to thank them for their support of Jambalaya Plays Games. Everything you see is most definitely in prototype form. The art... Continue Reading →
Interview with the Project Lead of HEXplore It, Jonathan Mariucci
HEXplore It and HEXploreIt: The Forests of Adrimon Publisher: Marucci J. Designs LLC Designers: Jonathan Mariucci, Kat Kimoundi, Nathan Loos Art: N/A Player Count: 1-7 players Age: 12+ Play Time: 60-180 min HEXplore It is a hero building cooperative adventure board game. The gameplay and open world concepts are similar to video games, such as... Continue Reading →
Review: Sakura
Designer: Reiner Knizia Artist: Kevin Hong Publisher: Osprey Games Plays: 2-6 player Playtime: 20 to 40 minutes (plays best at 3 to 6) Age:10+ A copy of Sakura can be found on Osprey Publishing for $30.00 MSRP A copy of Sakura was provided by Osprey Games for review. I want to thank them for supporting... Continue Reading →