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Summary: Game Reviews – Every week we feature and review a new non-electronic game such as board games, TCGs/CCGs, or traditional card games. Our choices range from the hobby oriented games to family and party games; we play it all. Ever game is rated on a five star scale but judge for yourself. Hosts Don Dehm, Derek Rex, and Jeremiah Lynch provide varying perspectives and cover the topics you need to know to make your next move at the local game store.
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Derek reviews Nature of the Beast (http://www.nobthegame.com/), a card game about animals fighting for total dominance. You have to appreciate the humor in this game. Give your barnyard animals loaded revolvers and take over the suburbs! Nature of the Beast Publisher: Eye-Level Entertainment (http://www.nobthegame.com/) Players: 2 Ages: 12+ MSRP: $17.95 Play Time: 30-60 minutes (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/natureofthebeastsign.jpg) Today’s promo is for The Vintage Gamer (http://www.thevintagegamer.net/) by Jim Van Verth. Jim is a great guy and and does an great job presenting the older games.Feed Claims: My Podcast Alley feed! (http://www.podcastalley.com/) {pca-966c179562225e7bad9e7e7a4ab845a2}, My Odeo Channel (http://odeo.com/claim/feed/be3686374a6dd8f6) (odeo/be3686374a6dd8f6)
Jeremiah reviews Kung Fu Fighting (http://www.slugfestgames.com/products/cards/kungFF.html), a cinematic fast paced kung fu style fighting card game. You will be laughing around the table while table bashing your friends. Your kung fu is good, ours is better. Kung Fu Fighting Publisher: Slugfest Games (http://www.slugfestgames.com/) Players: 2-6 Ages: 10+ MSRP: $19.95 Play Time: 30 minutes (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/kungfufighting.jpg) (http://www.pulpgamer.com/webart/squareone150.jpg) During the break you will hear a promo for The Square One (http://squareonepodcast.com/) podcast. They are directing their efforts to new and prospective role-playing gamers. Sam and Bill are great podcasters putting a great idea together.
Derek reviews Family Business (http://mayfairgames.com/), a card game about mobsters and mob war. Knock of your friends and protect your own family. Family Business Publisher: Mayfair Gamess (http://mayfairgames.com/) Players: 2-6 Ages: 8+ MSRP: $10.00 Play Time: 30-60 minutes (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/familybusiness.jpg)
Jeremiah shares Bison (http://www.phalanxgames.nl/layout/games/games_view.php?language=en&id=25&gamelanguage=en), a tile game with a Native American theme about resource dominance. This is defiantly a solid game hobby gamers will love. Bison Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com), Phalanx Games (http://www.phalanxgames.nl/index.php?language=en) Players: 2-4 Ages: 10+ MSRP: $30.00 Play Time: 90 minutes Designed By: Wolfgang Kramer, Michael Kiesling (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/bison.jpg)
Derek reviews Monkey Arena (http://www.3amgames.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=1&page=1), a playful board game where monkeys battle for victory. Make sure to dodge flung poo in this simple and fun family or filler game. Monkey Arena Publisher: 3am Games (http://www.3amgames.com) Players: 2-6 Ages: 10+ MSRP: $19.95 Play Time: 30-60 minutes Designed By: Ben Shanks (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/monkeyarena.jpg)
Derek reviews Hunting Party (http://seaborngames.com), a boxed game where you are responsible for deciphering prophecy. Build your party and beat the shadow creatures to make the money you need to win the game. Hunting Party Publisher: Seaborn Games (http://seaborngames.com) Players: 2-5 Ages: 13+ MSRP: $39.99 Play Time: 90 minutes Designed By: Ben Christenson, Patrick Christenson (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/huntingparty.jpg)
Jeremiah reviews Pieces of Eight (http://www.atlas-games.com/piecesofeight/), a coin game with a pirate theme. This unique game is very portable and extremely entertaining. Pieces of Eight Publisher: Atlas Games (http://www.atlas-games.com) Players: 2+ Ages: 10+ MSRP: $19.95 Play Time: 10-30 minutes Designed By: Jeff Tidball (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/po8.jpg)
Jeremiah reviews Wits and Wagers, a trivia game crossed with betting. This game is easy to love and backed up by multiple awards. Wits and Wagers Publisher: North Star Games (http://www.northstargames.com) Players: 3-21 Ages: 10+ MSRP: $29.99 Play Time: 25 minutes Designed By: Dominic Crapuchettes (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/waw.jpg)
Derek reviews Its Good to Be the King, a light hearted card game about brown-nosing the king. You will be pleasing him daily with the cards in your hand as he whimsically plans the week's events. Its Good to Be the King Publisher: 3AM Games (http://www.3amg.com) Players: 3-6 Ages: 12+ MSRP: $16.95 Play Time: 30-40 minutes Designed By: Ben Shanks (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/goodToBeKing.jpg)
