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 →
Kickstarter Preview: Sorcerer & Stones
Designer: Nightsorrow Chou, Eros Lin Artist: Stephen Tsai Publisher: Deep Water Games, EmperorS4 Player Count: 2-4 players Play time: 30-60 minutes A prototype copy of Sorcerer & Stones was provided by Deep Water Games for preview. I would like to thank them for supporting my blog. Everything you see in today’s preview does not represent... Continue Reading →
Interview with the Designer of Maximum Apocalypse, Michael Gnade
I was able to track down the designer of Maximum Apocalypse and Brass Empire, Michael Gnade. Thankfully, he was able to take time out his busy schedule to respond to a couple questions about the upcoming campaign through email. The Kickstarter campaign for Maximum Apocalypse: Gothic Horrors launches on March 27th. What is Maximum Apocalypse?... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Preview: The Primary (Solo mode)
Designer: Matt Quock Artist: Sebastián Koziner, Rocio Ogñenovic Publisher: Mountaintop Games Player Count: 1-5 Play time: 45 to 60 min I want to be clear before we get started with this preview. THIS GAME IS NOT ABOUT POLITICS. The best way to describe the game is that it’s more of a teaching tool about the electoral college system and... Continue Reading →
Take A Second Look Preview: Kami-Sama by Kolossal Games
Publisher: Kolossal Games Designer: AJ Lambeth Artist: Gong Studios Plays: 2-4 players Playtime: 60-90 min Take a second look is a new form of content I’m testing out. This is NOT a paid promotion. Kolossal Games was kind enough to send a prototype copy towards the end of the campaign and I’m thankful to them... Continue Reading →