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Jamaica Revisited with Sam Healey...Does it still shiver me timbers?

Sam Healey takes another look at Jamaica! He and Tom originally reviewed it on Miami Dice Episode 46 no less than 13 years ago, so tune in and see if it has stood the test of time! 

Timestamps: 

  • 0:00 - Intro & Game Stats 
  • 0:44 - Game Explanation 
  • 9:55 - Final Thoughts 
  • 11:39 - Pros & Cons 
  • 17:46 - Rating & Outro
Highest rating
  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 5.0
  • Member
    Game Boy Geek
    Rating: 8.5
  • Member
    Barry Doublet
    Rating: 8.5
  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.0
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 9.0

Jamaica

Published by:
Rebel Sp. z o.o., Popcorn Games, Galápagos Jogos, Asterion Press, Space Cowboys, GameWorks SàRL
Designed by:
Sébastien Pauchon, Bruno Cathala, Malcolm Braff
Year Published:
2007
Recommended Ages:
8
Board Game Category
Nautical, Pirates, Racing
Players:
2 - 6
Time to Play:
30 - 60

Other Reviews of this game

  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.0
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  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 5.0
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  • Member
    Game Boy Geek
    Rating: 8.5
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  • Member
    Barry Doublet
    Rating: 8.5
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  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.5
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Podcasts Featuring this Game

TDT # 113: Favorite Mass Market Games

In this episode, Geoff talks about the process to bring Agricola to English-speaking folk, while Mark talks about games he's looking forward to playing in 2008. We review Jamaica, Super Hero, and The Amazing Space Venture - and do a comparison of 1960 to Twilight Struggle. We mention a sad story about Shadows over Camelot, and discuss a few questions about gaming. Finally, we talk about our favorite mass market games.