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Essen Review - with Tom Vasel

Essen Review - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at this board game based on the Spiel fair held each year in Essen, Germany

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    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 7.0

ESSEN

Published by:
LudiCreations
Designed by:
Harry-Pekka Kuusela
Year Published:
2014
Recommended Ages:
12
Board Game Category
Economic, Humor
Players:
2 - 4

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