Quick Comment: A neat mix of trick taking, area control, and intrigue. I enjoy the mix - but the best part is the secret player colors.

From "never heard of it" to "on my wishlist" in less than 9 minutes.
Thanks, Tom!

Great review, can echo the above comments.

Yes...same here. Nice review. On my "to get list" now.

Different strokes for different folks. Now I know I don't want the game. Thanks for the informative review!

Great review Tom. The game really looks incredible. I saw it in Essen, and love its graphics, and gameplay seems like a hoot as well, but I have so many good 4-player games, and rarely play with exactly four.

You put the game back on my radar. I missed the opportunity to try this at a con last week, and now I am sad.

Thanks for a great review I was already certain id pick up this game when it arrives but now im double sure

Great review.

If anybody is interested in more info about the game and it's designer,
check out this geeklist.

http://www.bgg.cc/geeklist/36248

It's a compilation of the story the designer wrote about his "essen adventure".

very amusing and it made me buy the game.
Now i only have to find some peole te play it with.

Great review, and now I want to buy the game.

However, I'm seasick. Wayyyy too much zooming in and unsteady-cam going on. Get a tripod for the game board shots, and don't lean in-and-out for the in-person shots. My stomach will appreciate it.