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Finally got to play Porto, a fast and fun tactical house-finishing and point-grabbing game. The color scheme and artwork - especially the MAD Magazine-esque marginalia on the game board containing numerous city of Porto easter eggs - is whimsical & beautiful (complimentary).

May 5, 2025, 11:02 PM

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