Author: Adam

Edward Chan's Banana Bandits

APB: Bandits On the Loose!

The first time you see it being played, I guarantee you’ll take notice.  That’s just what I did the first time I laid eyes on Banana Bandits.  As previously announced, CMON has given this unique 3D Banana Bank Tower game an English translation so a new region of fans can enjoy it.  Now available at your FLGS for MSRP of $29.99. Want […]

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Reiner Knizia's Modern Art

Beauty is in the Eye of the Bidder

We’ve all heard the expression “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”  Well, that’s just what I did the first time I laid eyes on Modern Art, and I’m glad I was wrong as it ended up being one of the most addicting games at CMON Expo this year.  As previously announced, CMON has given this Reiner Knizia classic a makeover so a new […]

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Banana Bandits, Gang Rush: Breakout, Godfather: Corleone's Empire, Modern Art, and Sherlook

A Fistful of Games

CMON has started off Q3 by punching it right in the mouth.  As if invading SDCC and rocking Kickstarter Gold with A Song of Ice and Fire weren’t enough, they’ve just released some of their most anticipated titles of the year.  As of today, you can head down to your FLGS for some offers you can’t refuse. In The Godfather: Corleone’s […]

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3D Renders of the Palisades and Stakes

Compel the Enemy to Seek Elsewhere

Introducing the second Kickstarter Exclusive (KSE) add-on of the campaign, the Fortification Terrain Set!  For $17, backers can add these wonderful 3D terrain pieces to to upgrade their corresponding cardboard terrain pieces already included in the base game and enrich the ASOIF:TMG experience. This set will make applying Terrain Keywords all the more meaningful and really take your game to […]

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Lorenzo il Magnifico

Keeping it in the Family

In Lorenzo il Magnifico, players send their noble family members out to different locations around the city to collect resources, acquire development cards, and pay tribute to the church. Not everyone is created equally, so deciding where to send the golden child of the family and where to send the black sheep might be key to victory. Sean from The […]

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Strength and Honor

All that Glitters is Pearl

The latest production samples for Rising Sun have arrived, and they are looking REALLY good.  I can’t wait to see them in person, which is your favorite?  

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Geek & Sundry

Geek & Sundry: Favorite Games of 2017 (so far)

Geek & Sundry have listed their favorite games of 2017 (so far).  Of the nine titles on the list, 3 of them are from CMON!  Check out the article for their thoughts on Ethnos, Gekido: Bot Battles, and Unfair.    

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Song of Ice & Fire Woodland Terrain Set

Do You Have a Shrubbery?

If not, here’s the perfect place to get one.  Introducing the first Kickstarter Exclusive (KSE) add-on of the campaign, the Woodland Terrain Set!  For $17, backers can add these wonderful 3D terrain pieces to to upgrade their corresponding cardboard terrain pieces already included in the base game and enrich the ASOIF:TMG experience. This set will make applying Terrain Keywords all […]

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A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game Terrain

Terrain of Ice & Fire

What would a miniatures game be without terrain?  Not a lot of fun and perhaps somewhat akin to the line infantry tactics seen in most war movies involving the British.  In other words, terrain is pretty important. How does Terrain work in A Song of Ice & Fire?  It’s actually a pretty cool system.  Before the game, each piece of […]

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Watch It Played: A Song of Ice & Fire

Watch It Played: A Song of Ice & Fire

Released in tandem with the launch of the Kickstarter campaign, Rodney and Pep from Watch It Played give us the low-down on how to play A Song of Ice and Fire.

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