Reviewing fantasy adventure games

I was hopeful of taking a kickstarter break in 2018, but it did not last long due to the launch of Nemesis by Awaken Realms. If you ever wanted to experience Aliens in a board game setting, then this has…
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This is a summary of the board games that saw my most interest, play, hobby time and enjoyment in 2017. It is not necessarily a direct reflection of my all time favourite games, but shows where i have putting most…
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Descent 2nd edition is the subject of some speculation at the moment, whether there will be new expansions or maybe it is at an end and there will be a 3rd edition. This game was my top fantasy game for…
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Too Many Bones is a kickstarter game from 2015 that has grown and improved its content during development and has now become a very popular product. It is not a cheap game, but I can re-assure you that in terms of…
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In Too Many Bones each hero gearloc has a playmat which enables you to upskill your character as you gain experience. Basic upgrades consist of improving health, defense, attack or the number of dice you roll for each round of battle. However…
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Massive Darkness, a kickstarter from Cmon has now arrived and goes up against dungeon crawlers such as Castle Ravenloft, Descent 2nd Edition, Warhammer Quest, Silver Tower and Sword & Sorcery in what has become a highly competitive genre. This game comes with huge model content and…
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I was not originally planning on painting this game, however the models are so nice and the gameplay so enjoyable that i could not resist. I am only going with one set of models to use for both chaos and…
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Sword & Sorcery by Ares games, a long awaited kickstarter arrived this week. The box and contents were in perfect condition which is always pleasing to see from the postal lottery. A few models needing the usual warming up and…
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Character models are largely more enjoyable to paint due to their specific personalities and I tend to take more time over them than the groups. I begun with the Chaos Lord, trying a purple robe offset by gold armour.   My first completed…
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My Hammerhal box set has begun by building and painting the excellent Putrid Blightkings. You have a lot of build alternatives with these models, so I decided to make them into mini characters to add a little extra interest for the…
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