BGTG 152 - Essen & BGGcon 2014 anticipation show
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As I did a few years ago, I'm taking note of whether it's the
Publisher,
Designer, and/or
Theme, and/or
Mechanics

that's catching my eye for this game

BGTG 152 - Essen (and BGGcon) Anticipation 2014


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1. Board Game: Pandemic: The Cure [Average Rating:7.31 Overall Rank:352]
Board Game: Pandemic: The Cure
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D - Leacock sticks to his design aesthetic--which I love--better than anyone
T - The theme is as topical and unique as when Pandemic first came out
M - I think co-op dice rolling is a great idea, it just hasn't been executed well...until maybe now!
 
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2. Board Game: Orongo [Average Rating:6.65 Overall Rank:4275]
Board Game: Orongo
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P - Big name Ravensburger is one I trust, especially for family games
D - Haven't seen an A-list Knizia title in a while, but he's still a favorite designer
T - Easter Island is a compelling theme that's been attempted a few times, maybe Reiner's unique approach to theme will be the answer
M - Auction/bidding mechanisms are in Reiner's wheelhouse, and something I still enjoy
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3. Board Game: Wok Star [Average Rating:6.69 Overall Rank:2348]
Board Game: Wok Star
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T - What a great, family-friendly theme. I'll take restaurants over goblins.
M - Another co-op dice game on my list. Not as wild about realtime, but maybe works for a party game
 
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4. Board Game: Spike [Average Rating:6.67 Overall Rank:3488]
Board Game: Spike
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D - A friend I've recorded podcasts with, but that's not a reason!
T - I'm not alone in always liking a railroad theme
M - Don't know much, but the playing time and designer's own preferences give me some confidence the game will be lighter
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5. Board Game: Murano [Average Rating:7.24 Overall Rank:1053]
Board Game: Murano
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P - Lookout isn't an auto-winner for me, but they've got a good rep
D - I'm not very familiar with Inka & Markus Brand yet, but they're clearly up & comers
T - Venice is already a fun theme, and the glassworks island of Murano only adds to it
M - I like shopowner & tourist mechanisms (since MarraCash)
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6. Board Game: Isaribi [Average Rating:6.32 Overall Rank:6728]
Board Game: Isaribi
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D - Sail to India was great, Trains was interesting. Hayashi is a designer I'm watching out for.
T - Historic theming, but set in Asia so that's novel & interesting
M - Action points aren't my favorite

I've got my eye on Hayashi's other titles Samurai Gardener and Rolling Japan, too.
 
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7. Board Game: Neptun [Average Rating:6.55 Overall Rank:4643]
Board Game: Neptun
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P - Queen always makes beautiful games
D - Dirk Henn's partnership with Queen has been mostly good
T - Seems fine, especially for a historical curmudgeon like me
M - Simple map, simple cards, and 45-minute playtime all point toward smooth mechanics
 
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8. Board Game: Adventure Tours [Average Rating:6.08 Overall Rank:7800]
Board Game: Adventure Tours
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P - Schmidt's been around forever, and will do a good job
D - Seiji Kanai had success with Love Letter (& Lost Legacy). Let's see what he can do with a slightly bigger game
T - Sure, kind of cool
M - Don't know much, but simple iconography is a good sign
 
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9. Board Game: Chopstick Dexterity MegaChallenge 3000 [Average Rating:6.21 Overall Rank:5063]
Board Game: Chopstick Dexterity MegaChallenge 3000
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T - For what it's worth, the theme seems funny enough
M - Silly fun, sure to be good for laughs with my friends & family
 
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10. Board Game: Hellweg westfalicus [Average Rating:6.45 Overall Rank:7987]
Board Game: Hellweg westfalicus
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P - The designer's own publisher for some projects, not sure if that's a good sign
D - Schacht is one of my go-to designers, as elegant with short games as Reiner
T - Even I'M a little jaded about this
M - Smooth & simple, I think. Might be too similar to his other games
 
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11. Board Game: Also Ran [Average Rating:7.17 Unranked]
Board Game: Also Ran
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Honorable Mentions

Kampen om Fredriksten, Hanabi Pocket, Doodle City, Grog Island, First to Fight, Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age, The Staufer Dynasty, Flip 9, Terra, Madame Ching, King of New York, Rolling Japan, Heroes of the Three Kingdoms, The Walking Dead Board Game: The Best Defense, Sun Tzu, Samurai Gardener, The 7th Dwarf, Steam Donkey, Airborne Commander, Diamonds, Lectio, and ZhanGuo
 
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