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1

Unbox & Learn

We read the rulebook cover to cover, sleeve the cards, and set up a full table so first impressions are fair.

2

Play It Ten Times

Minimum ten sessions at different player counts, from a tense two-player duel to a chaotic full table.

3

Stress the Strategy

We hunt for runaway leaders, dead turns, and broken combos, then map out the openings that actually work.

4

Score & Publish

A transparent 10-point verdict with the shelf-life, ideal group, and whether it beats what you already own.

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