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Tend is a thoughtful, medium‑heavy flip & write that emphasizes chaining and resource sequencing. I enjoyed the puzzle-like planning and the satisfying combo turns, and the rules and iconography are crystal-clear. New players should expect a learning curve—I missed several bonus steps during my first play and the session ran long with teaching—but replayability is high as you internalize card synergies. Recommended for players who like deep planning and engine-style flip & writes.

Nidavellir is a compact auction game with crisp icons, solid components, and a clever zero token twist that forces recurring tempo decisions. I appreciated the quick setup (5–10 minutes), short play window (~45–60 minutes including explanation), and low downtime. However, the dwarven theme rarely impacts choices and card draws introduce a noticeable luck element, so I’d recommend it for casual groups who like light auctions, not for players seeking deep, strategic tableau play.

**The Anarchy** is a light, medieval city-builder with clear rules, good components, and compact turns that keep downtime low. It shines in short, thinky sessions with direct conflict and clean iconography, but its **heavy variance and largely luck-driven outcomes** hold it back from being a strategic classic. Ideal for players who enjoy lighter decision-making and thematic medieval play; less ideal for those seeking deep, low-variance strategy.

Sunday Manager is a light-weight football management game with a satisfying auction and drafting core. It shines in short sessions with minimal downtime and rewards repeat plays as you learn the icon language. Strengths: quick setup, engaging bidding tension, and clear iconography once learned. Weaknesses: slow card cycling in small games and an thin theme that won’t satisfy players seeking deep simulation. A solid one-off that’s fun to try again, but not a must-have.