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Cars Wars 6e Orange / Purple Starter Set Review

Car Wars 6e Orange PurpleStats:
No. of players: 2
Amount of time to play: 60-120 min
Age requirements: 10+
Set-up time: 5-10 min

Car Wars Sixth Edition came out in 2021 and the Orange Purple Starter Set has everything you and a friend need to play and enjoy this game. You’ll get two cars, turning keys, and dashboards plus a bunch of dice and tokens. There are also cards to let you customize your car and crew.
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Heroscape Age of Annihilation Board Game Review

Heroscape Master Set AoAStats:
No. of players: 2
Amount of time to play: 60-120 min
Age requirements: 14+
Set-up time: 10-20 min

Heroscape Age of Annihilation is a skirmish game with great looking miniatures and fantastic 3d maps you build. The Master Set comes with 20 figures and 9 scenarios and the Battle Box includes 6 figures and 4 scenarios. Both have hours of entertainment in them.
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D&D 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Review

D&D 2024 Dungeon Master's GuideThe Dungeon Master’s Guide is the second core rulebook updated for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It is full of advice and tips for both new and veteran Dungeon Masters. Compared to the 2014 DMG, it has more useful information and is organized better.
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SAS Rogue Regiment Board Game Review

SAS Rouge RegimentStats:
No. of players: 1-4
Amount of time to play: 30-180 min (depending on mission)
Age requirements: 14+
Set-up time: about 10 min

SAS Rogue Regiment is a cooperative, tactical, stealth board game set in the world of special forces operations. Players take on the roles of members of an elite SAS unit, completing high-stakes missions behind enemy lines.
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PAX Unplugged 2024 Wrap-up

PAX Unplugged 2024 was huge. This year adult tickets were totally sold out. Both for each individual day and the full 3-day weekend pass. There were lots of publishers to visit, new games to see, and fun to be had. The game library was vast and there was lots of area for open play. I had a great time, got to network, and see and play some fun new board games.
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