RDTN Episode 271: Ark Nova, The Thing and Six More Games
Episode 271 ranges from Ark Nova’s long table time to The Thing’s fiddly rules and Ole Guacamole’s word-linking fun.
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Episode 271 ranges from Ark Nova’s long table time to The Thing’s fiddly rules and Ole Guacamole’s word-linking fun.
Three featured games offer distinct table experiences: adaptable racing, a shorter Terra Mystica-style challenge and a largely solitary park-building puzzle.
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