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Crusaders Thy Will Be Done Board Game Review

Crusaders Thy Will Be DoneStats:
No. of players: 2-4
Amount of time to play: 45-60 min
Age requirements: 14+
Set-up time: 5 min

Crusaders Thy Will Be Done combines a rondel with mancala mechanics with a dash of area control and set collection to create a fun, super accessible board game.
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9 Lives Card Game Review

9 Lives Card GameStats:
No. of players: 3-4
Amount of time to play: 20-30 min
Age requirements: 10+
Set-up time: minimal

9 Lives is a trick-taking card game. It follows most conventions of typical trick-taking games, but adds a small wrinkle. When you win a trick you must keep one of the opponent’s cards that was played.
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Varia Starter Set Card Game Review

Varia Starter SetStats:
No. of players: 2
Amount of time to play: 30-60 min
Age requirements: 13+
Set-up time: minimal

Varia is a two player card duel. It uses a combination of cards and dice to resolve combat. The starter set comes with everything you need to play.
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Lost Ruins of Arnak Expedition Leaders Expansion Review

Lost Ruins of Arnak Expedition Leaders ExpansionStats:
No. of players: 1-4
Amount of time to play: 30-120 min
Age requirements: 12+
Set-up time: 5-10 min

Expedition Leaders is the first expansion for the award-winning Lost Ruins of Arnak. It adds asymmetrical starting decks and player boards, more items, guardians, and artifacts, plus two new temple research tracks.
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QE Board Game Review

QE Board GameStats:
No. of players: 3-5
Amount of time to play: 30-45 min
Age requirements: 13+
Set-up time: 5 min

QE (Quantitative Easing) is an auction board game, but you represent a country and there is no money. You can bid what you want. But spend the most and you automatically lose.
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