Deduction

  • Review: Pagan – Fate of Roanoke

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    To Mayor Biggs. Regarding your letter about the appearance of a witch in the village of Roanoke, I hereby accept the task entrusted to me. If your conviction holds, that is, that the suspects number fewer than a dozen, my recommendation is to subject them all to the trial tests. In a situation like this, a certain amount of collateral damage is to be expected. However, I will honor your wish that the innocent be spared, whenever possible. What a powerful witch, such as the one you portray, is doing in a place like Roanoke is beyond me. However, I assure you that her days are numbered. I trust that all your resources will be at my disposal. Sincerely, Samuel Crowe, Witch Hunter. Anno Domini 1587, August 20th.

    This is the premise of Pagan: Fate of Roanoke, designed by Kasper Kjær Christiansen and Kåre Storgaard. First published in 2022 by Wyrmgold GmbH following a successful crowdfunding campaign in an English version. The artwork is illustrated by Maren Gutt (Drachensachen, Robin of Locksley).

  • Review: Alchemists

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    Today I received my new cauldron. My laboratory is finally complete! I’ve spent days collecting and preparing the ingredients. What shall I mix first? I have a good feeling about the raven feather and the mandrake root. And everyone says nothing can go wrong with a toad… But what do they know? This is my laboratory! My research! When I publish my theories, surely many will join me. I am determined to prove to the world that mine is the greatest mind ever to study alchemy. I’m going to light the fire; it’s time to get to work. Knowledge, riches, and fame lie waiting in the murky depths of the cauldron…

    This is how Alchemists is introduced to us, designed by Matúš Kotry (this being his debut design). Published by Czech Games Edition this 2014, it was one of the most eye-catching releases at the Essen Spiel fair, selling out within the first few days. The artwork is handled by David Cochard, whose illustrations we have already enjoyed in titles such as Dungeon Lords, Dungeon Petz, or Tash-Kalar.