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XCOM: the Board Game Review - with Board Game Corner

XCOM: the Board Game Review - with Board Game Corner

Mark Streed and Randy White take a look at X-com, the board game from Fantasy Flight Games

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  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 7.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 7.5
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    Boardgame Corner
    Rating: 7.5

XCOM: The Board Game

Published by:
Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Giochi Uniti, Galápagos Jogos, Galakta, Firaxis Games, Inc., Edge Entertainment, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, 2K Games, Inc., Fantasy Flight Games
Designed by:
Eric M. Lang
Year Published:
2015
Recommended Ages:
14
Board Game Category
Real-time, Science Fiction, Video Game Theme
Players:
1 - 4
Time to Play:
60 - 120

Other Reviews of this game

  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 7.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 7.5
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Podcasts Featuring this Game

TDT # 397 - Best Bang for your Buck

In this show, we talk about Pictomania, Dragon's Gold, The Worst Game Ever, Pandemic: State of Emergency, XCom: the Board Game, and the Witcher. We also hear from Geoff on poker, answer a pile of questions, and tell you our favorite "bang for the buck" games.

TDT # 394 - All about Catan

In this show, we talk about Five Tribes, Xia, Krosmaster Junior, Mystery Rummy # 5 - Escape from Alcatraz, X-com, and Pressure Cooker.  We are joined by a host of contributors offering strategy, Christmas gaming, old games, and how to build a game group.  We have a tale of amazement and one of horror, and bring back gaming stererotypes!  Finally, we end the show with our favorite ways to play Catan.