
New Haven Review
New Haven had us trading tiles, blocking pals, and arguing over forests like we're city planners with a grudge. If you want strategy with a hint of chaos, pack your builder’s hat. Just don’t wear it at the table.
Players build a game board by placing tiles in a strategic manner. Examples include “Carcassonne,” “Azul,” and “Alhambra.”
New Haven had us trading tiles, blocking pals, and arguing over forests like we're city planners with a grudge. If you want strategy with a hint of chaos, pack your builder’s hat. Just don’t wear it at the table.
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