Philip Chen, Author at Meeple Mountain

Legacy: Quest for a Family Treasure Game Review

Philip Chen — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:00:53 +0000

Are you drawn to a challenge? Is your interest piqued by puzzles? Check out our spoiler-free preview of Legacy: Quest for a Family Treasure and hear our thoughts on this family-friendly puzzle game.

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Retrospective: 2018’s Most Anticipated Games

Philip Chen — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:15:10 +0000

At the beginning of 2018 we picked our most anticipated games of the year. Did those games deliver on their promise? Let's find out!

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Overcoming Shyness Through Gaming

Philip Chen — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:11:53 +0000

Feeling awkward, worried, or tense during social encounters with unfamiliar people? This is how I overcame my shyness, thanks to board gaming.

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Dragon Castle Game Review

Philip Chen — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:28:34 +0000

Dragon Castle is CMON’s take on Mahjong for the 21st century. Read our Dragon Castle review to find out if this twist on the centuries-old classic has the potential to become a classic?

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Phil & Justin Do CMON Expo 2018

Philip Chen — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:23:35 +0000

Find out what happens when two Meeple Mountain writers meet for the first time at CMON Expo in the heart of Atlanta. Phil & Justin meet Eric Lang, play great games, and bring home lots of swag!

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Black Sonata Game Review

Philip Chen — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:42:32 +0000

Can you crack the 400 year old mystery of Shakespeare’s Dark Lady? Read our review of The Black Sonata, a solo and hidden movement and deduction game, and find out if you’re up to the challenge.

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Circuit Breaker Game Review

Philip Chen — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:45:20 +0000

You’re throwing a party, but your neighbors are doing the same and they want to steal your guests. You and your circuit-chomping mouse friend need to sabotage them! Check out our review of Circuit Breaker coming to Kickstarter June 5th.

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Chronicles of Crime Game Review

Philip Chen — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:01:55 +0000

Sherlock is old news, there is a new detective at the helm. With you and your team of investigators hot on the case, London has never been safer...right?

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Jack’s Friends Game Review

Philip Chen — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:08:00 +0000

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! We all know the story. But what if before the giant chased Jack down the beanstalk, he told his friends of the Giant’s riches? Read our review of Jack's Friends, a one vs. many card game which tells this story.

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STEM: Epic Heroes Game Review

Philip Chen — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:40:59 +0000

Real-world STEM heroes face off to be the first to make a discovery. Will your STEM team beat their foes? Find out more in our review of STEM: Epic Heroes.

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