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Pete, the resident feline critic
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★★★★☆
From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: Jax
Red Key Liberated; Portal to the Jingle Ball Dimension Sought
Our critic flicks a red chip into the curtains, deems all 135 pieces keys to an unknown portal, and commits to a long-term extraction program while the humans resupply.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human seems to have acquired another one of their bafflingly static pastimes. This "SEQUENCE" contraption from a company called Jax is, by all appearances, a glorified sitting-still-and-staring machine. They unfold a large, patterned mat—admittedly a prime surface for an impromptu nap—and then spend ages arranging little colored discs on it. The true val…

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Image of SEQUENCE- Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips by Jax ( Packaging may Vary ) White, 10.3" x 8.1" x 2.31"
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Fine chip delivery; tedious ceremony.
From The Desk
Image of Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Minute Playtime, Made by Plan B Games
Azul
Dragon Tooth Secured; Bookshelf Cavern Accepts the Prize

My human has acquired what they call "Azul," a contraption of cardboard and shiny bits. They seem to believe the point is to arrange these colorful, clinking stones—which possess …

★★★★☆ — Worthy tribute delivery; I shall permit it.
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Image of Splendor Board Game (Packaging May Vary) - Master The Art of Wealth and Prestige! - Engaging Gem Mining Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min Playtime, Made by Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
Sapphire Tribute Acquired; New Treasury Policy Enacted

My human seems to have acquired yet another box of colorful cardboard, this one from a purveyor of goods calling themselves "Space Cowboys"—a name so…

★★★★☆
Image of Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder
Days of Wonder
Kansas Claimed; The Staff's Infrastructure Plans Corrected

My Staff has presented me with another of their flat, perplexing cardboard entertainment rectangles. This one, by a brand with the naively optimistic…

★★★☆☆
Image of Hasbro Gaming Risk Strike Cards and Dice Game for Adults, Teens, and Kids, Quick-Playing Strategy Game, 2-5 Players, 20 Min. Average, Fun Summer Activities, Vacation Travel Essentials, Ages 10+
Hasbro Gaming
Domination Coin Acquired; World Conquered by Other Means

My human seems to believe my opinion is required on this... *thing*. It's a box from Hasbro Gaming, a purveyor of loud, crinkly objects designed to d…

★★★★☆
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