26 Aug
Games, Reviews

Gryn and Grump Review Santorini

 Santorini by Game Designer Gordon Hamilton Hey Grump! Gryn. What are we doing today? You’ve forgotten already, haven’t you? We’re supposed to talk about Santorini … You know, the game we just finished playing 30 minutes ago.... We played seven times in a row …And somehow you won all of them.... And then you said you had to go and get something out of your ear … What? I can’t hear ya real well, Grump. I got something in my...

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01 Aug
Board Games, Card Games, Games, Reviews

5 games you can learn in 5 minutes

5 games you can learn in 5 minutes From the open ended fantasy world of Talisman, to the meticulous sci-fi strategy of Twilight Imperium, I’m always ready to throw down on longer running games. Sadly, there isn’t enough time some nights to crack into a 4 hour game. Sometimes all we’re looking for is a game we can teach quickly and pick up and go, so I’m highlighting some smaller games that can all be learned...

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01 Jun
Board Games, Reviews

Gryn & Grump Review Res Arcana

Res Arcana by Game Designer Tom Lehmann In a high tower, an Alchemist prepares potions, using vials filled with otherworldly fluids. In a sacred Grove, a druid grinds herbs for a mystical ritual. In the catacombs, a necromancer summons a bone Dragon… Welcome to the world of Res Arcana! In it, life, Death, elegant, calm, and gold are the essences that fuel the art of magic. Choose your mage, gather essences, craft unique artifacts, and use...

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