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  • Review: Expeditions

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    The eyes of the world are on Siberia, where a massive meteorite crashed near the Tunguska River, reawakening ancient corruption. An expedition led by Dr. Tarkovsky ventured into the taiga to uncover more about the meteorite and its impact on the land. Eager for adventure, heroes from the war privately fund their own Expeditions to Siberia in hopes of finding artifacts, conquering challenges, and ultimately achieving glory.

    This is the premise of Expeditions, designed by Jamey Stegmaier (Scythe, Viticulture). First published in 2023 by Stonemaier Games in English, with art provided by Jakub Rozalski (Hero Brigade, Scythe).

  • Review: Planet Unknown

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    Greetings, planetary colonists. As you know, we have depleted Earth’s resources and must act now to preserve the future of humanity. You have been chosen to develop a Planet Unknown that will ensure mankind’s survival. You will win the game if you are the player who earns the most Medals. To achieve this, efficiently develop your Planet, advance along your resource tracks, collect Pods, remove Meteorites, and outscore your neighboring Planets.

    This is the premise of Planet Unknown, designed by Ryan Lambert and Adam Rehberg (co-designers of Swordcrafters and Truck Off: The Food Truck Frenzy). It was first published in 2022 by Adam’s Apple Games, LLC following a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Illustrations were provided by Yoma (Legacies, Sweet Mess).

  • Review: Gravity Superstar

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    In the furthest reaches of known space, the most famous adventurers converge on a strange little planet that has the unique ability to attract precious stardust through its fluctuating gravity. They are there to collect as much of this resource as possible, while their rivals constantly try to steal it from them. You are one of these superstars in search of wealth, and you must overcome the gravitational challenges that lie ahead!

    This is how we are introduced to Gravity Superstar, designed by Julian Allain (Titan Race, Dungeon Academy). The game was published in 2019 by Sit Down! in a multilingual edition (English, French, German, and Dutch). Illustrations are handled by Gyom (Magic Maze, Overbooked, Goths Save The Queen).

  • Review: Santorini

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    Santorini is a very accessible strategy game (simple enough for elementary school kids to play). Yet, it possesses great depth that will satisfy even the most demanding players. Santorini is a game for everyone!

    This is the premise of Santorini, designed by Dr. Gordon Hamilton (King’s Kilt, 12 Days of Christmas). The original game was published in 2004. Roxley Games launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to publish a new, improved, and expanded edition, which was released in 2017. The artwork is by Lina Cossette and David Forest (Steampunk Rally, Super Motherload, Unfair).

  • Review: The Oracle of Delphi

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    For once, Zeus, the Greek god of thunder and the sky, is in a good mood and has decided to offer a gift to the most worthy mortal: entry into Mount Olympus. To select the ideal candidate, Zeus has organized a competition in which daring mortals must attempt to fulfill 12 legendary tasks: erecting statues, building shrines, making offerings, and facing mythological monsters. The first to successfully complete all 12 tasks will earn the favor of the father of the gods.

    This is the premise behind The Oracle of Delphi, a game by the Eurogame God Stefan Feld, designer of celebrated titles such as The Castles of Burgundy, In the Year of the Dragon, Bora Bora, Aquasphere, and Trajan. The game was published in 2016 by Hall Games in its English edition, which, as usual, was also distributed by Pegasus Spiele in an English/German edition. The illustrations are by Dennis Lohausen, who had previously illustrated titles such as Terra Mystica, A Feast for Odin, and Qin.