The Game Kennel

Wacky Wacky West

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Derek presents the board game Wacky Wacky West. This another genius game by Klaus Tueber of Catan fame. Take turns directing rivers and railroads through the old west town of Rossdorf. Protect your buildings by taking advantage of the politics and wacky laws protecting the existing outhouse infrastructure. This funny theme has some serious consequences to the citizens of the town.

Players: 2-4

Play Time: 30-45 minutes

Ages: 8+

MSRP: $35.00

Lemming Mafia

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:41:32 -0500

Brenda shares Lemming Mafia with us, the board game of Laughingly Larcenous Leaping Lemmings. Bid on which lemming will be the first to jump off the pier and manipulate them as they make the lethal run. This family game is light, fun, and adorable.

Players: 3-6

Play Time: 20 minutes

Ages: 8+

MSRP: $35.00

Tigris & Euphrates

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:51:46 -0400

Ron tells us all about Tigris & Euphrates. This tile placement and area domination game puts you in the cradle of civilization. You must balance influence in key areas of development while placing yourself strategically against your opponents. This one is great for conflict and deep thought.

Players: 3-4

Play Time: 60-90 minutes

Ages: 10+

MSRP: $55.00

Lords of Vegas

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:17:51 -0400

Derek takes us on a paradise building and dice throwing adventure with the board game, Lords of Vegas. This area control game has a unique risk element when trying to dominate the real estate on the freshly forming Las Vegas strip. Put your hard hat on. Building in this town may be about making deals, but it isn't about making friends.

Players: 2-4

Play Time: 60-90 minutes

Ages: 12+

MSRP: $45.00

Elk Fest

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:23:47 -0400

Brenda tells us the story of two elk, Jule and Ole that must reach the other side of the river where the grass is always greener. The first one across the river wins at Elk Fest. This is a simple and fun dexterity game that takes almost no room to play.

Players: 2

Play Time: 10-15 minutes

Ages: 6+

MSRP: $20.00

1853: India

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:10:55 -0400

Dave presents 1853: India. In the latest edition of the 18XX series, you build your rail empire across imperial India. Its all about engineering the best route across the map. Strap yourself in for several hours of fun with this one.

Style: Board Game

Players: 2-6

Play Time: 360 minutes

Ages: 16+

MSRP: $75.00

Settlers of America

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:51:06 -0400

Ron shares the Catan Histories board game, Settlers of America: Trails to Rails. This game took off like a freight train, becoming popular very quickly. Experience manifest destiny as you build trails and rails across America. This game sets itself apart by keeping the Catan feel while also creating a strong addition to Mayfair's famous rail games.

Style: Board Game

Players: 3-4

Play Time: 90-120 minutes

Ages: 10+

MSRP: $55.00

Catan: Seafarers

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:27:50 -0400

Ron shares the Settlers of Catan board game expansion, Catan Seafarers. For Settlers of Catan fans, this expansion give you tons more to explore. Brave the dangerous seas around the islands and experience several scenarios that come packaged in the game. This one will keep you playing for a long time. For an even closer look, watch the white glove demo.

Style: Board Game

Players: 2-4

Play Time: 60-90 minutes

Ages: 12+

MSRP: $42.00

Oceania

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Dave explains the board game, Oceania. Explore and discover islands as you bring tiles into play. Challenge yourself for high score or go head to head with another.

Players: 1-2

Play Time: 10-30 minutes

Ages: 8+

MSRP: $15.00

Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:17:00 -0400

Dave show us the board game, Conflict of Heroes: Awaking the Bear. This war game is done Eurostyle and is just one of the Conflict of Heroes series. The blend of historical accuracy and strategic flexibility quickly made this one a favorite among our crew of players.

Players: 1-4

Play Time: 60-240 minutes

Ages: 14+

MSRP: $80.00

Le Boomb

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:00:00 -0400

Ron explores the explosive dice game, Le Boomb. We all work together to come up with a number of variants and applications to blowing up your friends. Some variants require added beverage of your choice.

Style: Dice Game

Players: 1-99

MSRP: $4.50

Streetcar

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:00:00 -0400

Ron shares the board game, Streetcar. Quickly build an efficient route across New Orleans and make the required stops. Use your opponents wisely to complete your track and your inaugural run before anyone else.

Style: Board Game

Players: 2-6

Play Time: 60 minutes

Ages: 10+

MSRP: $30.00

Maharaja

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Dave delivers on the board game, Maharaja. 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.

Style: Board Game

Players: 2-5

Play Time: 90 minutes

Ages: 10+

MSRP: $45.00

Ablaze

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Derek takes runs us through a burning forest in the board game(s), Ablaze. 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.

Style: Board Game

Players: 1-4

Play Time: 45 minutes

Ages: 20+

MSRP: $20.00

Nuns on the Run

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ron chases us around the convent in the board game, Nuns on the Run. 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.

Style: Board Game

Players: 2-8

Play Time: 45 minutes

Ages: 10+

MSRP: $35.00

Glenn's Gallery

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:39 -0400

Dave explains the board game, Glenn's Gallery. Keep up with the latest trends in art and fend off the art students that scare away paying customers.

Style: Board Game
Designed by: Reiner Knizia
Players: 3-5
Play Time: 60-70 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $35.00

Hell Rail

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:28:04 -0400

Ron takes us to hell with the tile game, Hell Rail. Deliver condemned souls throughout the cirles of hell. This game is hot. Its all fire, brimstone, and one hell of a good time.

The Pillars of the Earth Builders Duel

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Derek gives us The Pillars of the Earth Builders Duel. Ken Follett's story is told this time through a 2 player card game of competitive construction.

Italia

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:46 -0500

Dave shares the board game, Italia. 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.

World Without End

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Derek shares the board game, World Without End. 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

Rise of Empires

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:27:41 -0500

Ron introduces the board game, Rise of Empires. 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

PGGK 053: The Downfall of Pompeii

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:52:24 -0500

Ron takes us to ancient Rome in the board game, The Downfall of Pompeii. 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
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klause-Jürgen Wrede
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 052: Station Master

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:04:09 -0500

Ron takes us on a ride with the card game, Station Master. 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
Style: Card Game
Designed by: Chris Baylis
Players: 3-8
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $20.00

PGGK 051: Heart of Africa

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Derek takes us on a wild trading adventure with the board game, Heart of Africa. 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
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Andreas Steding
Players: 2-5
Play Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 050: The First World War

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:07:30 -0500

Dave gives us a look at the board game, The First World War. 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
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Ted Racier
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 4-8 hours
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 049: Atlantis

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:46:13 -0500

Atlantis 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
Style: Tile Game
Designed by: Leo Colvini
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 30 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $35.00

PGGK 048: Justinian

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Derek takes us back to the court of Justinian. 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
Style: Board Game
Designed by: lessandro Saragosa and Leo Colovini
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 047: Witch of Salem

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:04:15 -0400

Ron takes us to early 20th Century Arkham with the cooperative board game, Witch of Salem. Join characters from the works of Lovecraft inspired Wolfgang Hohlbein to stop the elder evil forces from taking over the city. We found this game to be elegant, challenging, replayable, and a real hit. It is an easy game to learn, but you will need some thought and cooperation to overcome the obstacles this one throws at you.

Witch of Salem
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Michael Rieneck
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $49.00

PGGK 046: Martian Rails

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:32:59 -0400

Dave takes us to space with the board game, Martian Rails. From the Empire Builder series known to may as the crayon rail games, this journey allows us to explore a new world and some new twists. Build your railroad empire across the Martian terrain and make tomorrow's big bucks.

Martian Rails
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: M. Robert Stribula & the Empire Builder Design Team
Players: 2-6
Play Time: 120-240+ minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $42.00

PGGK 045: A House Divided

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dave introduces us to the board game, A House Divided. Its a strategic war game that allowed us to reenact and even modify the events of the American Civil War. We were able to start with a basic rule set to dive into the game quickly and allow it to grow with us as expanded rules add all the complexities and details to give the game some reach crunch and realism.

A House Divided
Publisher: Phalanx Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Frank Chadwick
Players: 2
Play Time: 60+ minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 044: Mesopotamia

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:14:35 -0400

Derek takes us back in time with the board game, Mesopotamia. Appease the ancient Mesopotamian god, Marduk, by brining your offerings to the ziggurat. To reach that goal, however, you will need to also collect other resources and build a thriving culture. This one also gives us the opportunity to beat up our neighbors up a little bit and take their stuff.

Mesopotamia
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klaus-Jurgen Wrede
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 042: Elasund: The First City

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Derek welcomes us to Elasund, a city from which you set sail to Catan, and a board game of urban development. Your score depends on your contribution to the growing community and how well you can out-wit your opponents with your influence. This Catan Adventure stands apart from the rest of the Catan games with some aggressive overlapping of city buildings and has all the fun you would expect from a Klaus Teuber game.

Elasund: The First City
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klaus Teuber
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45-60 minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $49.00

PGGK 043: FBI

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ron enlists us in the FBI. This card game is all about the arrests, and you have a quota to meet. You are probably going to pick up some innocent folks, but that is their tough luck. Capture the worst criminals for the best score and stay on top of the game by clever play.

FBI
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Card Game
Designed by: Wolfgang Kramer & Horst-Rainer Rösner
Players: 2-5
Play Time: 30 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $13.00

PGGK 041: Steam: Rails to Riches

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:14:26 -0400

Derek introduces us to the latest rail board game by Martin Wallace called Steam: Rails to Riches. Lay track across the country and respond to the economy of the game to build up the most victory points. Steam is the next step in the evolution of the games Martin is most known for. We'll be digging this one out again for our own delight.

Steam: Rails to Riches
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Martin Wallace
Players: 3-6
Play Time: 90+ minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $55.00

PGGK 040: Candamir: The First Settlers

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:35:00 -0400

Ron takes us to Candamir: The First Settlers. Adventure through the wilds of Catan and be the hero of your town. This board game is a streamlined, low-conflict adventure game as compared to other adventure games and plays in less time. Provide what the town needs and more than anyone else to be the one to claim victory.

Candamir: The First Settlers
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klaus Teuber
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 60-120 minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $49.00

PGGK 039: Barbarossa

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Barbarossa is a sculpture, riddle, and guessing game. Build sculptures that are abstract enough to challenge your guessing opponents, but don't make them too hard or you will get nowhere. This one also appealed to a wide range of players and employed a very unique skill.

Barbarossa
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klaus Teuber
Players: 3-4
Play Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $20.00

PGGK 038: Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix is a racing board game like no other. Your moving not just your cars, but others around the track. Your decisions were about timing and maximizing your move, but you usually can't get around the track yourself. This was a real hit for everyone.

Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Wolfgang Kramer
Players: 2-6
Play Time: 45-60 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $25.00

PGGK 037: Pack & Stack

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:23:36 -0400

Load the trucks and move 'em out with Pack & Stack. You'll need to grab the right trucks and pack as efficiently as you can to stay ahead of the curve on this one. This short game is getting a lot of play and has lots of little blocks to play with.

Go West
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Bernd Eisenstein
Players: 3-6
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $49.00

PGGK 036: Go West!

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:08:15 -0400

Derek gives us the board game, Go West! Your a businessman exploiting the westward migration of covered wagons across North America. This heads-down strategy game of action and reaction will require some focus. You decide when to score, but your opponent scores every time you do.

Go West
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Renaud Verlaque
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 30 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $30.00

PGGK 035: Amazonas

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:10:02 -0400

Ron takes us to the Amazon of the 19th century with the board game, Amazonas. Cut your path across the amazon, set up your outposts, and collect specimens to win the game. Suffer the dangers of the amazon and stay ahead of your opponents to keep your costs down and weigh your options carefully.

Amazonas
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Stephan Dorra
Players: 3-4
Play Time: 50 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $49.00

PGGK 034: Shear Panic

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Derek gives us Shear Panic. On each turn, your manipulating a flock of sheep to appear in the arrangement that will score you the most points. The sheep are cuddly cute. The rules are clever and funny. This will certainly be a win for many game tables.

Shear Panic
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: The Lamont Brothers
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45+ minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $30.00

PGGK 033.5: Poisson d'Avril

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Jeremiah explaines Poisson d'Avril. Its the easiest complex game to get into. Poisson d'Avril is a card and board miniatures game of abstract themes. The object is to win by beating the other players. We are certain you will enjoy at least part of the journey.

Poisson d'Avril
Style: Board, Card, and Minature Abstract Combat Euro-Style Game
Players: 2-20
Play Time: 20-220 minutes
Ages: 10+

PGGK 033: Empire Builder

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jeremiah gives us the crayon rail game that started it all. Empire Builder is a classic board game about building a railroad empire over North America. The game has been beautifully redesigned and is gaining wide distribution. We always enjoy the rail games and the new challenges each one presents.

Empire Builder
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Bill Fawcett, Darwin Bromley
Players: 2-6
Play Time: 90+ minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $42.00

PGGK 032: Silverton

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:19:01 -0400

Jeremiah takes us back to the southwest railroading days with Silverton. This board game reflects a realistic and challenging economy for you to thrive in with a supply and demand curve that changes during the game. Make your living and excel in the game by building the right rails, picking up the right goods, and making good on your delivery.

Silverton
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Dori Smith, Phillip John Smith
Players: 1-6
Play Time: 45-60 minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 031: Catan Geographies Germany

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:08:32 -0400

Ron gives us Catan Geographies: Germany. Relive Germany's history by building infrastructure and various landmarks. We had a great time with this one and see an amazing amount of potential for more Catan Games in our schedule. It is much like the original Catan, minus the setup and the tiles.

Catan Geographies: Germany
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Klaus Teuber
Players: 3-4
Play Time: 90-120 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $55.00

PGGK 030: Hey! That's My Fish!

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:49:18 -0500

Derek gives us a look at Hey! That's My Fish! Jump from ice floe to ice floe to collect fish and block the other penguins from their quarry. This is a fast and simple strategy game that will keep you scratching your head.

Hey! That's My Fish!
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Alvydas Jakeliunas
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 20+ minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $25.00

PGGK 029: The Dutch Golden Age

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:47:17 -0500

Derek gives us a look at The Dutch Golden Age. This one has a lot of elements that we enjoy in a game such as a tight economy, a beautiful map, and lots of options on your turn. Handle your choices and your money well and you may just come out on top.

The Dutch Golden Age
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Leo Colovini & Guiseppe Bau
Players: 3-5
Play Time: 25+ minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 028: Lunar Rails

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Jeremiah takes us to the moon with the board game, Lunar Rails. This is a crayon rail game that as Jeremiah found out, changes everything. Both the economy and the geography present new challenges that rail gamers will love.

Lunar Rails
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: M. Robert Stribula
Players: 2-6
Play Time: 45-60 minutes
Ages: 12+
MSRP: $38.00

PGGK 027: Sutter's Mill

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:19:19 -0500

Derek takes us back to the gold rush with the board game, Sutter's Mill. Digging for gold is a part of the rush, but the real winners are those that take advantage of the town while it alive, and get out of town before it dries up. We have a great time with the tight economy and all the tough decisions that must be made.

Sutter's Mill
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Board Game
Designed by: Marco Teubner
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 60+ minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $45.00

PGGK 026: Monuments

The Pulp Gamer Crew — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:02:28 -0500

Derek takes us around the world with Monuments. Build the prized structures of western civilization and record the rest for historic record. Each turn is full of choices that will help you and your opponents. This, and the historic theme drew us in to play the game again and again.

Monuments
Publisher: Mayfair Games
Style: Card and Board Game
Designed by: Stefan Risthaus
Players: 2-4
Play Time: 45-60 minutes
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $35.00