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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Terra Mystica in Tabletop Games

Mar 7, 2018

Terra Mystica

2012 | Civilization, Economic, Fantasy, Territory Building

8.2

(6 Ratings)

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Terra Mystica Review

An insanely popular game right now is Terra Mystica. So, when I was offered an opportunity to try it out, I gladly accepted.

In Terra Mystica, each player represents a fantasy race that is attempting to expand. Unfortunately, only one habitat is viable for them to build upon, and so they must regularly terraform different parts of the world in order to spread out. The game is played over six rounds, and in each round players first collect income, then they alternate taking actions, and finally, they collect bonuses. The different actions can include terraforming and/or building a dwelling, improving their shipping, improving their skill at terraforming, upgrading a structure, improving on one of the "cult" tracks, taking a "power" action, taking a "special" action, or passing for the round. Each of these actions requires a different combination of workers, gold, and priests. And many of these actions will give you victory points as you perform them. At the end of the round, each player has the chance of gaining additional bonuses (like free terraforming actions) based on how far he has moved along one of the cult tracks. At the end of the sixth round, players get extra points based on how far along they have moved on each of the cult tracks, and also for how many connected structures they have. Whoever then has the most victory points is the winner!

Original Review: 8.5/10
Critic: Josh Edwards
Read the full review here: http://www.boardgamereviewsbyjosh.com/2013/05/terra-mystica-review.html

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A Banquet of Consequences: An Inspector Lynley Novel

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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Winterdream in Books

Jun 7, 2019

Winterdream

Chantal Gadoury | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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Simply Enchanting

"Look with your heart. Look with your mind."

I just finished reading WinterDream and I'll start by saying that author Chantal Gadoury is truly gifted as her fairy tales are always created with a magic spell that captivates me from beginning to end. This storyline was beautifully flawless and her characters leaped out of the pages and invited me into the magical world of WinterDream were I felt all the emotions that were written on each page and fell further in love with the Nutcracker.

If you are looking for an immersive holiday tale then look no further as this story is simply enchanting