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Wyrmspan First impressions - Stonemaier Games

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I think if you asked Wyrmspan directly, I'm not sure it would be particularly happy with being called a cash in, or a money grab. It is that situation that it simply wouldn't exist without it's household name sibling. Like some kind of unfortunate cardboard Kieran Culkin, it does owe a little to its family, but at the same time, would be probably justified to tell you to eff off you ask them to even consider defending their home in some kind of slapstick way. Wyrmspan was damned to be compared when it was announced. It was damned when it didn't do things exactly the same as Wingspan and damned again when it tried to keep the core mechanics. It's like the Force Awakens, it's learned things from A New Hope and its trying its own thing but that doesn't stop the detractors in their rage finder tractors looking for their next field. It also divides the fanbase a little bit. I have spoken to those who prefer Wyrm over Wing, and those who at the same time will...

Squishmallows Take Four Party Game Review

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As we get towards the end of the year, we're starting to look at gift ideas that exist in the tabletop space but would work well in a group that is more used to playing lighter and more family orientated games.  is such a game and features in our Gift of Cardboard series of games.   

Overview

Squishmallows is a quick reaction set collection game where players are trying to collect a full set of Squishmallows for their squad before their opponents do.         

Main Play 

Each player will be given a set of numbered cards from one to four. The same numbered cards will be placed on the table, with Benny the Squishmallow placed in the middle of the table. One Squishmallow card is dealt under each number and then on the count of three all players will play a number card, essentially deciding which if the Squishmallow cards they want to take. If two players play the same card, then the first person to grab Benny gets to take the card they want. The first person to collect four cards from the same squad wins and claims the rights to own Benny for the rest of the day. 

Bad Winners or Good Losers? 

There's no player elimination here but there is a set winner of the whole game. There's a chance there might be slight disagreements when Benny needs to be grabbed off the table and so expect potential fireworks for more boisterous players. Thankfully the game doesn't take too long to reset and start again so it won't be long before everyone is back in the game. 


Looks 

Sugar coated delightful illustrations that look attractive on the table and super cute. Benny is very squishy. 

What Am I Learning?  

Quick reaction times, observational skills and simply planning are required to master Squishmallows and so younger players will get a lot out of this. 

Timing 

If this lasts more than 20 minutes then you're playing it all wrong or too seriously.

Who's Going To Like It

Anyone who likes their Squishmallows and has younger players are going to like this. Those who liked Gonuts for Donuts and want something in the same vein but simpler are going to like this. 


 


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