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Kings Court

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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 The Game Kennel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:57:00

Hosting a successful board game or card game means selecting the right game for the players at the table. On every episode you will hear a solid overview and discussion on a new game, where it fits best in your arsenal of entertainment, and who is most likely to enjoy it. It is much like Kings Court only with more emphasis on who is right for the game.

 PGKC 038: Mr. Jack | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:13:00

Derek brings a two player board to the game table called Mr. Jack (http://www.asmodee-us.com/games/strategy/mr-jack.php). One works to keep Jack the Ripper’s identity safe among eight characters on the board, the other eliminates suspects until he is able to catch Jack. We had a great time challenging each other with this game and think you will have fun with it, too. Mr. Jack Publisher: Asmodee Editions (http://www.asmodee-us.com/) Designed by: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc Players: 2 Play Time: 30 minutes Ages: 9+ MSRP: $36.99    

 PGKC 037: The Red Dragon Inn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:01:00

Derek introduces us to The Red Dragon Inn (http://www.slugfestgames.com/games_rdi.php), a humorous game about post-adventure celebration. The iconic characters, a wizard, cleric, rogue, and a warrior have met at the tavern to drink each other under the table and gamble away their loot. The Red Dragon Inn Publisher: Slugfest Games (http://www.slugfestgames.com) Designed by: Cliff Bohm, Geoff Bottone, Colleen Skadl Players: 2-4 Play Time: 30-60 minutes Ages: 13+ MSRP: $35.00 (http://www.pulpgamer.com/webart/rdibox.jpg)    

 PGKC 036: HeroCard Orc Wars | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:36:00

Derek introduces another HeroCard game called Orc Wars (http://www.tablestargames.com/Games/G_OW_Main.html). If you are an elf, you face hordes of orcs. If you are playing the orc’s hand, you will find knocking off the elf is quite a challenge. We had a great time working through several scenarios in the game and had fun looking at the comparisons and differences between this and the other HeroCard games. HeroCard Orc Wars Publisher: TableStar Games (http://www.tablestargames.com) Designed by: Nico Carroll Players: 2-4 Play Time: 90 minutes Ages: 13+ MSRP: $24.95    

 PGKC 035: Battleground Fantasy Warfare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:20:00

Jeremiah takes on Battleground Fantasy Warfare (http://www.yourmovegames.com/battleground_index.html). When you have a fantasy miniatures game without the miniatures, you have a much more affordable and portable fix for your combative needs. It plays great, even better that a lot of miniatures games. Check out the demo (http://www.yourmovegames.com/flash/bg2.swf). Battleground Fantasy Warfare Publisher: Your Move Games (http://www.yourmovegames.com) Designed by: Robert Dougherty & Chad Ellis Players: 2 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 12+ MSRP: $14.95    

 PGKC 034: Stonehenge: An Anthology Board Game | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:17:00

After playing several times we share Stonehenge: An Anthology Board Game (http://paizo.com/titanicGames/v5748btpy7vq5). The box contains several beautiful components for use in five different rule sets that come with it. Each game uses a Stonehenge theme, but you will be surprised at how far the imagination will take you around this mystical structure of rock. Continued releases of Stonehenge games will keep you busy with this box for ages to come. Stonehenge: An Anthology Board Game Publisher: Titanic Games (http://paizo.com/titanicGames) First five designes by: James Ernest, Richard Borg, Bruno Faidutti, Richard Garfield, and Mike Selinker Players: 3,4, or 5 Play Time: 30-60 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $49.95    

 PGKC 033: High School Drama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:22:00

This is probably our longest Kings Court to date, but we couldn’t stop talking about High School Drama (http://www.shiftingskies.com/games/index.php/drama). It is a hilarious and attractive parody of life in high school. You build your click and your popularity to rule the school. Its a great game for mixed company and a wide span of ages. High School Drama Publisher: Shifting Skies Games (http://www.shiftingskies.com) Designed By: Boyan Radakovich Players: 2-5 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 12+ MSRP: $22.95    

 PGKC 032: Patrician | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:59:00

Don gives us something we can all enjoy. Patrician (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/amigo/pages/asi5752.htm) is about building prestige in the middle ages of Italy by building tall towers. It is a great game that casual players will be able to get into easily alongside the more serious gamer that will appreciate good strategy. Patrician Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Designed By: Michael Schacht Players: 2-5 Play Time: 50 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $35.00    

 PGKC 031: Dungeon Twister | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:27:00

Erin joins us once again to share her experience with Dungeon Twister (http://www.asmodee-us.com/games/dungeon-twister/index.php). It is easy to tell she had a great time with this modular dungeon crawl. Your pitted against the other parties in the dungeon. Escape with as much of your party intact as you can while grabbing treasure and fighting off your opponents. Dungeon Twister Publisher: Asmodee Editions (http://www.asmodee-us.com/) Designed By: Christophe Boelinger Players: 2 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 11+ MSRP: $29.99 (http://www.pulpgamer.com/webart/dungeontwister.jpg)    

 PGKC 030: Wicked Witches Way | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:49:00

We had an absolute blast with Wicked Witches Way (http://www.asmodee-us.com/games/wicked-witches-way/wicked-witches-way.php). At the start of every turn you must clear your head and focus on a formula; one that will propel you through a broom race. This is a game that you can bring out for kids and your gaming buddies. Wicked Witches Way Publisher: Asmodee Editions (http://www.asmodee-us.com/) Designed By: Serge Laget, Bruno Cathala Players: 2-6 Play Time: 30 minutes Ages: 8+ MSRP: $29.99    

 PGKC 029: Before the Wind | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:16:00

Its back to work and you have ships to fill. The market is rough and you have to procure goods, warehouse them, and then meet the demands of the ships before they set sail. We think you will agree that Before the Wind (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/phalanx/pages/pha6024.htm) is a fun and challenging addition to your collection. Before the Wind Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://mayfairgames.com/), Phalanx Games (http://www.phalanxgames.nl/index.php?language=en) Designed By: Torsten Landsvogt Players: 2-4 Play Time: 75+ minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $30.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/beforewind.jpg)    

 PGKC 028: Mall of Horror | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:43:00

Flee for your lives! You have been trapped in the mall and zombies are everywhere. There is but one way to survive, make sure your friends get eaten first. Mall of Horror (http://www.asmodee-us.com/games/mall-of-horror/mall-of-horror.php) is a fun zombie game with a voting element and lots of spilled blood. Mall of Horror Publisher: Asmodee Editions (http://www.asmodee-us.com/) Designed By: Nicolas Normandon Players: 3-6 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 14+ MSRP: $44.99 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/mall_of_horror.jpg)    

 PGKC 027: Kill Doctor Lucky | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:17:00

We had hoped for a long time to see Kill Doctor Lucky (http://paizo.com/titanicGames/v5748btpy7ppe) in a value version and we have received just that. Titan Games takes an old favorite, polishes it some more and entertains us all. Jeremiah is the lucky one today to take the game and review it for us. Kill Doctor Lucky Publisher: Titanic Games (http://paizo.com/titanicGames) Designed By: James Ernest Players: 3-7 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 12+ MSRP: $34.95 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/killdoctorlucky.jpg)    

 PGKC 026: Cash â??n Guns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:45:00

You have just robbed a bank and are sitting in a warehouse dividing up the cash, but how it is divided is decided at the end of a gun. The game even comes with orange foam guns to draw on your peers. We received Cash ‘n Guns (http://www.asmodee-us.com/games/cash-n-guns/cash-n-guns.php) on the way to our gaming night. Before everyone was done eating, Derek had the rules read and introduced it to the group. They laughed and didn’t stop playing for several games. CA$H ‘n GUN$ Publisher: Asmodee Editions (http://www.asmodee-us.com/) Designed By: Ludovic Maublanc Players: 4-6 Play Time: 30 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $39.99 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/cashnguns.jpg)    

 PGKC 025: Kragmortha | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:03:00

Derek has let a group of kids loose with Kragmortha (http://www.mayfairgames.com/shop/product/5000-5299/pages/5201.htm) and they had a blast with it. It seems to be a good way to generate some laughter. Players are challenged with silly behavior while they move their goblins around the board avoiding the attention of the evil overlord, Rigor Mortis. Kragmortha Publisher: Mayfair Games (http://www.mayfairgames.com) Designed By: Fabrizo Bonifacio, Riccardo Crosa, Massimiliano Enrico, Chiara Firlito Players: 2-8 Ages: 8+ MSRP: $35.00 (http://images.pulpgamer.com/webart/km.jpg)    

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