The Game Kennel

  Dave delivers on the board game, Maharaja (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha0448.htm). Travel from city to city in India, build houses and a palace for the Maharaja.  This one is easy to learn but has the depth to keep you going for quite some time.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/maharaja.jpg)   Style: Board Game Designed by: Wolfgang Kramer & Michael Kiesling Players: 2-5 Play Time: 90 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $45.00  

  Derek takes runs us through a burning forest in the board game(s), Ablaze (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4403.htm).  We use the plural, because this one is actually several games in one.  The common element is fire, and you must run to escape or run to fight it.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/ablaze.jpg)   Style: Board Game Designed by: Heinrich Glumpler Players: 1-4 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 20+ MSRP: $20.00  

Ron chases us around the convent in the board game, Nuns on the Run (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4117.htm).  Get across the board to your secret goal and make it back before your supervisors catch you, unless your the one doing the catching.    Know when to hide and know when to run to achieve victory.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/nunsontherun.jpg) Style: Board Game Designed by:  Frederic Moyersoen Players: 2-8 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $35.00  

Dave explains the board game, Glenn's Gallery (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4108.htm).  Keep up with the latest trends in art and fend off the art students that scare away paying customers.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/glennsgallery.jpg) Style: Board GameDesigned by: Reiner KniziaPlayers: 3-5Play Time: 60-70 minutesAges: 10+MSRP: $35.00

Ron takes us to hell with the tile game, Hell Rail (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/0450-0479/pages/0476.htm).  Deliver condemned souls throughout the cirles of hell.  This game is hot.  Its all fire, brimstone, and one hell of a good time. (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/hellrail.jpg) Designed by: James Kyle, Sandie Richardson, Chris YoungPlayers: 2-4Play Time: 60 minutesAges: 10+MSRP: $20.00

Derek gives us The Pillars of the Earth Builders Duel (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4119.htm).  Ken Follett's story is told this time through a 2 player card game of competitive construction.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/buildersduel.jpg) Designed by: Stefan FeldPlayers: 2Play Time: 45 minutesAges: 10+MSRP: $25.00

Dave shares the board game, Italia (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha6071.htm).  Place yourself in the role of several civilizations and live through history as they come and go.  This board game is rich with culture and conflict.   (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/italia.jpg)   Designed by: Andreas StedingPlayers: 2-4Play Time: 100 minutesAges: 10+MSRP: $60.00

Derek shares the board game, World Without End (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4118.htm). Its a sequel to Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. You'll recognize the flavor but be treated to a new story and face new challenges. World Without End Style: Board Game Designed by: Michael Rieneck & Stefan Stadler Players: 2-4 Play Time: 90-120 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $49.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/worldwithoutend.jpg)

Ron introduces the board game, Rise of Empires (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha6029.htm). It's a civilization building game that can be played inside of an evening. Resources are limited and conflict is inevitable, but swift. Careful planning will keep you in contention for victory. Rise of Empires Style: Board Game Designed by: Martin Wallace Players: 2-5 Play Time: 180 minutes Ages: 12+ MSRP: $55.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/riseofempires.jpg)

Ron takes us to ancient Rome in the board game, The Downfall of Pompeii (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/amigo/pages/asi5771.htm). Lava is eating up the town and you have to get your people out to safety for victory. You are literally throwing your opponent's pieces in the volcano. He with the most survivors wins the game. The Downfall of Pompeii Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Board Game Designed by: Klause-Jürgen Wrede Players: 2-4 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $45.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/pompeii.jpg)

Ron takes us on a ride with the card game, Station Master (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/3300-4499/pages/4105.htm). You want your passengers to ride the nicest trains and leave the livestock cars to your opponents. Manipulate the cars to suit your interests and sucker everyone else into choosing unwisely. It will help you to do some quick math on your feet to maximize your score. Station Master Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Card Game Designed by: Chris Baylis Players: 3-8 Play Time: 30-45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $20.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/stationmaster.jpg)

Derek takes us on a wild trading adventure with the board game, Heart of Africa (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha0653.htm). This unique bidding and turn system forces a different look at play. Manipulate the market and gain control of the right resources to gain the score you need for victory. In this one, timing is also key. Heart of Africa Publisher: Phalanx Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Board Game Designed by: Andreas Steding Players: 2-5 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 8+ MSRP: $45.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/heartofafrica.jpg)

Dave gives us a look at the board game, The First World War (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha0769.htm). Be a part of history as the events of the first world war unfold with you in the driver's seat. Begin with the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and end as expected in November of 1918. The First World War Publisher: Phalanx Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Board Game Designed by: Ted Racier Players: 2-4 Play Time: 4-8 hours Ages: 12+ MSRP: $45.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/firstworldwar.jpg)

Atlantis (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/amigo/pages/asi5753.htm) is sinking and you must run for your lives and grab as much loot as you can on the way out. Derek leads us on this tile collecting adventure. While the path slowly gives away to to the sea, your best chance of success is to balance your race to the end with your point collecting greedy side. This one has already received a lot of play in our little town and will continue to come out. Atlantis Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Tile Game Designed by: Leo Colvini Players: 2-4 Play Time: 30 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $35.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/atlantis.jpg)

Derek takes us back to the court of Justinian (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha6020.htm). In this Byzantine themed and decorated board and card game, everyone is working hard to influence the members of the court. You only have so much influence and you want to be sure your counselors are positioned well to serve your cause. You will do well if you spend your influence wisely and can read through your opponents motives. Justinian Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Style: Board Game Designed by: lessandro Saragosa and Leo Colovini Players: 2-4 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $45.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/justinian.jpg)