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George E Ohh
Apr 20, 20248 min read
It's certainly very spirited! DOALG review of Distilled.
The Diary of a Lincoln geek Team (DOALG) reviews the game Distilled by Paverson games. Is it a smooth operator or just another wannabe?
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The Word-nerd
Oct 6, 20236 min read
Be a scaredy but clever cat this Halloween in BOOoop.
DOALG resident Word-nerd Sueyzanne reviews the abstract strategy game BOOop. Is it the purrfect game for Halloween?
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The Word-nerd
Sep 7, 20236 min read
Reciprocity... Animosity... or just Point City?
Point City is a card-drafting engine-building game from Alderac Entertainment Group in collaboration with Flatout Games.
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The Word-nerd
Jul 21, 20238 min read
What are you?... a Luddite or something? Find out with this new roll and write!
We've been playing the exciting first chapter of Luddite, the new Kickstarter game from Cogito Ergo meeple
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The Word-nerd
Jan 6, 20235 min read
Gather your party to dominate the Grove!
You find yourself amidst the realm of Nemus in the forest known as The Grove. Tensions are high and cheers abound as you get ready to battle
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The Word-nerd
Dec 30, 20226 min read
Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery in Medieval Mishap?
At this year's UK Games Expo I had a bit of a fan girl moment when I found out that Jon Gracey and his fabulous nails were attending.
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The Word-nerd
Oct 14, 20227 min read
All hail the mighty Cosmoctopus and his inky awesomeness!
Check out our review of the upcoming Kickstarter for Cosmoctopus. Come hail his Inky Greatness!
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The Word-nerd
Aug 5, 202218 min read
Caw! Time to Be Like A Crow!
Be Like A Crow is a really fantastic corvid themed solo RPG that really gets your imagination flowing.
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The Word-nerd
Jul 27, 20227 min read
Let's go to the seaside in Chip & Collect
Chip & Collect is a great family-friendly game that is quick and fun to play and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
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Diary Of A Lincoln Geek
Jun 29, 202212 min read
A look back at our UK Games Expo 2022
This year Diary of a Lincoln Geek were privileged to be able to attend the UK Games Expo 2022 with press passes yet again. It was an immense
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The Word-nerd
Jun 24, 20226 min read
Breaking the Curse: A Survival Guide for Navigating the Library Labyrinth
Library Labyrinth from Dissent Games (https://dissentgames.com) is a co-operative tile-based game for one to five players that celebrates in
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The Word-nerd
Jun 10, 20225 min read
I've got an Inkling you might like this game
What a klutz, you've knocked a bottle of ink over the note you were given to decipher. You were told that it contains codewords on it....
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The Word-nerd
May 13, 20224 min read
Are these letters of possibility in Wibbell++?
The word-nerd is in heaven, with this crazy letter collection word game.
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The Word-nerd
Nov 12, 20217 min read
Llamas! Let's go to Patagonia and review P'achakuna!
Players: 2 Ages: 8+ Game Time: 30-60 Minutes P'achakuna is a strategic 2-player game by Treeceratops (the print product brand of...
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The Word-nerd
Sep 3, 20214 min read
Will you be the victorious forester in Kodama Forest?
It is springtime in the forest, and new growth is ready to burst forth and be blessed and guided by the magical Kodama spirits.
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The Word-nerd
Aug 27, 20216 min read
Who's the greatest Pharaoh of them all? Find out in our review of The Pyramid of Khufu
You are one of the great pharaohs nearing the end of your magnificent life, preparing to transcend into the afterlife. But first you must...
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The Word-nerd
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Cruise to victory with Deckchairs on the Titanic
The word-nerd reviews Deckchairs on the Titanic, will it be a splash? or did she get that sinking feeling?
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The Word-nerd
Jul 23, 20214 min read
Shhh it's top secret... will you help us decipher Codenames Duet?
Players: 2(+) Ages: 11+ Game Time: 15 mins In Codenames Duet, a co-operative word game designed by Vlaada Chvátil and Scot Eaton, and...
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The Word-nerd
Apr 24, 20213 min read
Calico - is it the purrrrfect game?
Personally, I love cats and that's why when I saw a video playthrough of Calico, I had to get my paws on a copy!
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The Word-nerd
Dec 11, 20205 min read
For the love of owlies, our review of Wingspan
Wingspan won the Kennerspiel 2019 when it was first introduced by Stonemaier Games, now it transformed into a digital form by Monster Couch.
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