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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Ora et Labora in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
Ora et Labora
Who woulda thought? In 2007 (way before I was gaming) amongst the many new games released at Spiel, one stuck out especially. A game where you try to build a well-balanced farm consisting of crops, pastures and growing your family. No, I am not talking about Farmville! (I get that question over and over from newbies….ugh), I’m talking about Agricola. A game that has now conjured up a slew of awards from “Best complex game” by the Spiel des Jahres to even dethroning Puerto Rico’s 5 year running of highest rated game on the Geek. Uwe Rosenberg, the designer of the now much loved Agricola, has recently released “Ora et Labora” – A hot-off-the-press / sold-out almost everywhere game that I have very quickly formed an extreme love/hate relationship with.
So the good is the game rocks!
Reviewer: Admin
See the full review here: http://boardofplaying.com/archives/1597
So the good is the game rocks!
Reviewer: Admin
See the full review here: http://boardofplaying.com/archives/1597
ClareR (5674 KP) rated Forget You Know Me in Books
Jan 16, 2019
Talking is good!
This is my first Jessica Strawser book, and I don't think it will be my last. From other reviews, it would seem that this is a departure from the 'thriller' genre of her previous novels: it's definitely more 'Literary Fiction'. There's no real mystery (ok, just the one), and everyone's cards are pretty much laid out on the table. It's just that they all seem incapable of talking to one another: Molly and Liza, once best friends, become more and more estranged as they live so far from one another. Daniel and Molly, although they are married, seem to be growing apart, and due to the demands of work and children, do not seem to have any time for one another. The takeaway message in this seems to be - just talk to each other, for goodness sakes! Relationships need effort from all sides!
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my copy of this book to read and enjoy!
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my copy of this book to read and enjoy!
Xabier Rey (42 KP) rated Armada in Books
May 19, 2019
Cliche, cliche, cliche, some uninspired references to Pop culture that don't really feel natural to the story, rushed ending. There are so many books better than this one out there, one of which almost certainly inspired the main plot in Armada. I bet many people would know what I'm talking about. I just don't name it to avoid spoiling any of the two books in case you have read the other one.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Unforgiven (1992) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
I'm not one for western movies, however this one is the exception, Eastwood' s character is so interesting and multi faceted as the old gunslinger turned vigilante, but it's Gene Hackman's scene stealing turn as the hard talking and hard nosed sheriff Little Bill that adds grit to this movie, Richard Harris is also amazing as English Bob, Morgan Freeman also gives us a glimpse of his greatness in an early role.
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) in Movies
Jan 25, 2018
This is my Favorite Bill Murray Movie
I know he's done a lot of great comedies, but for whatever reason this one continues to make me laugh every single time. It's smart in a way it shouldn't be, his reactions are over the top, but there is nuance to them as well. There's a scene where he's talking to a dead guy and it's pure magic. This is a desperately underrated classic.
Chloe (778 KP) rated Bird Box (2018) in Movies
Jun 20, 2019
Different (3 more)
Good
Exciting
Simple
When I first watched this a lot of peoole were talking about it. There seemed to be a lot of hype. I really like Sandra Bullock and did enjoy her acting in this. The story was quite simple really and I loved the suspense throughout. I found that the ending was quite rushed and they could have done more with many of the characters/story line.
Kittyz98 (13 KP) rated the Nintendo Switch version of Stardew Valley in Video Games
Dec 12, 2018
I love this game so much. It’s incredibly relaxing yet has slightly darker tones to some of the storylines which was very unexpected. Still very much enjoyable and I love getting to farm and fish, although I’m not too keen on the mines.
Again, another unexpected thing was the combat in the mines, I honestly thought the game was just farming and talking to people but it’s much more. So enjoyable and I highly recommend
Again, another unexpected thing was the combat in the mines, I honestly thought the game was just farming and talking to people but it’s much more. So enjoyable and I highly recommend
Emil Alturk (10 KP) rated Wasteland Express Delivery Service in Tabletop Games
Jun 23, 2019
Best game ever
This is a game that gives you all types of satisfaction if you have ever watched Madmax or played the PS game you will understand what i am talking about and even if you didnt just dive in the story of the game and you will discover that this the best game you will ever buy. It will satisfy your imagination and strategic skills
Ducklady (1174 KP) rated The Humanity Bureau (2017) in Movies
Oct 17, 2019
What the hell
I was expecting such a crazy ride with good ol Nick Cage.. nope thoroughly disappointed. Unoriginal concept that was poorly executed. Hated/ was completely uninterested by all the characters and the movie couldn't hold my attention for more than 5 minutes. Also the guy talking about his daughter being raped completely nonchalantly was a weird uncomfortable scene. Do not recommend, waste of time but thankfully a relatively short movie
