Tag: Deluxe Edition

Tang Garden is a Visual and Mechanical Masterpiece

Known as a golden age for Chinese arts and culture, the T’ang Dynasty brought about many magnificent advancements for China. During this time, literature blossomed and became more accessible to the masses with new technologies; rigid policies from previous dynasties were relaxed or abolished entirely; crucial advancements in medicine were developed and practiced; and many…

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Baking, Crafting, And Blacksmithing Dragons Soar The Shops In Flamecraft

Manny Vega, the designer of the Sparkle Kitty series of games, has paired up with Cardboard Alchemy to take 1-5 players on a journey through a magical marketplace filled with sights, smells, and even dragons! These aren’t your typical “gather a horde and capture a damsel” dragons, however. They are smaller and friendlier than their…

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Delving Further Into The World of Dungeon Drop

We’ve plunged into the depths of Dungeon Drop quite a few times since we did a Kickstarter preview back in 2019 — before The Cardboard Cantina even existed! Now, thanks to the newest expansion from Phase Shift Games, we are returning to the dungeon. In addition to several new game modes, designer Scott R. Smith…

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Cozying Up With Creature Comforts From KTBG

In the world of Maple Valley, much like for us here at the Cantina, Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and flowers are blooming! For many, this means a mix of chores and fun with cleaning, gardening, hiking, biking, swimming, or other, outdoor activities. In Creature Comforts, however, it is already time for the…

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Tiny Epic Pirates: Fathoms Of Replayability, But Buccaneers Beware

Batten down the hatches and get ready to set sail with the newest release from Gamelyn Games: Tiny Epic Pirates! This 1-4 player game propels players back to the golden age of piracy where players compete to sink merchant ships, steal booty, and bury treasure while dodging the Royal Navy’s ire. With a few safe…

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