ANGELO PORAZZI GAMES - REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS AND LINKS

LUDICA Festival of Games and Videogames Milano http://www.Ludica.it
Angelo Porazzi is Consultant for Contacts, Press, Booth of Ludica. And Coordinator of Area Autoproduzione (Selfproduction Area) also in this Festival.
for any info, feel free to contact me.

BOARDGAMEGEEK at ESSEN 2010: VideoReview of Create YOUR Warangel, with Warangelo and Derk. Thank you Scott, Derk and all BGG Team for this fantastic Jersey you honoured me: #14 as my number when I play Quarteback and with the name WARANGELO on the back: the greatest gift and award after 14 years in the Luding World:)
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/video/3947/warangel/warangel-demo-boardgamegeek-booth-essen-spiel

TRIC TRAC TV: the videos that kind Monsieur Phal took at my Essen booth 2008
ULTIMATE Frisbee
http://www.trictrac.net/index.php3?id=tv&inf=tv_flash&ref=154
Create YOUR Warangel
with  Spartans and Persians, maps of Thermopylae and Persepolis
http://www.trictrac.net/index.php3?id=tv&inf=tv_flash&ref=155

SPIELMATERIAL.DE 12 set 2008: Partnership Warangel.it  and Spielmaterial.de
"Angelo Porazzi Games Communicator and distributor in Italian Luding Fairs for www.spielmaterial.de"
As you can see cliccking on Links section of this well known german producer.
Which furnishes main Publishers and Self-Producers with his woodenblocks and many other elements of our boardgames.
From today, in all next italian Fairs and Cons that host Angelo Porazzi Games www.warangel.it
and Area Autoproduzione (Self-Production Area) www.warangel.it/Area.htm you'll find also samples and metarials of Spielmaterial.de www.spielmaterial.de

MOON, PORAZZI, TEUBER, KNIZIA... Interview to these and other authors about "Advice to Aspiring Game Designers", realized by Tom Vasel.
Published on BoardGameGeek and on The Dice Tower

THE DICE TOWER Warangel very good and deep review of Tom Vasel, published on excellent website The Dice Tower, rich of charts and reviews
http://www.thedicetower.com/thedicetower/index.php/game_reviews/w/warangel

BOARDGAMENEWS the website that joins together knoweledge and experience of best luding reviewers and reporters on the planet. Andrea Ligabue was choosen as reporter from Italy.
Here is his first interview to an Italian game designer, Angelo Porazzi, to show 2006 novelty WrestAngel, a game to celebrate first 10 years of Warangel.
http://www.boardgamenews.com

CLIQUENABEND.DE After being first Italian Designer interviewed on BoardGameNews, I have the honour to be first Italian Designer interviewed on German Luding Website Cliquenabend.de.
Thanks to Anderas Buhlmann.
http://www.cliquenabend.de/index.php?page=artikel&artikel=autorensteckbrief_angeloporazzi

TRIC TRAC French website that published a nice Warangel review
http://www.trictrac.net/index.php3?id=jeux&rub=ludotheque&inf=cat&image2.x=20&image2.y=10&choix=warangel
Excellent translation in french of the "soul" of this game, thanks to Sabrine di Trani
www.dts-traduction.com

SPIELE PIZZA Jost  Schwider of SpielBoxForum meet me many times in Essen 2005 and invited me to design the logo of this website he runs to show italian games to German audience www.spielepizza.de. He shown lot of interest on my games, he also wrote a really good intro on Italian Games and a nice review of TATATA! here
http://www.schwider.de/spiel2005

ULTIMATE by Mary Dimercurio Prasad: The Essen Experience 2008 on BoardGameNews
Thank to Mary Prasad for the great words about ULTIMATE, the game I dedicate to the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, that is now requested in USA, Canada, All Europe, New Zealand:)
http://www.boardgamenews.com/index.php/boardgamenews/comments/mary_dimercurio_prasad_the_essen_experience_2008_part_2/
- Italy
Angelo Porazzi’s booth was featured in the video, part 1. He gave me a demo of his new game Ultimate, based on Ultimate Frisbee. Angelo and I ran through several turns of the game. It’s a two-player game, played on a hex field. The team in possession of the flying disc may either move an athlete or throw the disc (as opposed to the more entertaining “throw an athlete and move a disc”; um… sorry, I’ve been watching too much Buffy. If the disc is caught in the opponent’s end zone, a point is scored. The disc can be intercepted. Movements are fairly simple, including disc angle (it may arc, cool huh?), making it easy to learn but with enough tactics to make it interesting.

MICHAELSCHACHT.NET Many thanks to the german designer and friend Michael Schacht for including my presentation on his website. No need to present him: just say Coloretto and the latest game Gold City now realized in Italian by Editrice Giochi
http://www.michaelschacht.net/fl0.html

JEDISJEUX French website that published a nice Review of ULTIMATE, the latest Boardgame dedicated to Ultimate Freesbee. Thanks to Cedric Blaise. http://www.jedisjeux.net/jeux.php?game_id=2295

ESSEN 2008 PREVIEW Always on the optimal website of Andreas, check the 2008 Essen List with the two Noveltyies ULTIMATE and the new Races Spartans and Persians for Create YOUR Warangel http://www.cliquenabend.de/index.php?page=artikel&artikel=essen08&seite=2#angelo

ULTIMATE on BoardGameNews ULTIMATE, the boardgame dedicated to Ultimate Frisbee Sport, is now on BoardGameNews thanks to Andrea Ligabue. http://www.boardgamenews.com/index.php/boardgamenews/comments/ultimate_from_angelo_porazzi_games/

First Comments on BoardGameGeek thanks to Jost Schwider from Germany, Vincent Gilles (Ultimate Player) and Francois Haffner from France http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/34118.

2008 Cannes Festival of Games PhotoReport
Realized by Angelo Porazzi available on this site http://warangel.it/Can8.htm
is now linked on main French website TRICTRAC thank to Kind Monsieur Phal,
and linked on http://jeuxsoc.free.fr/ thank to kind Francois Haffner, see these friends in the pictures!

Our games in South Africa
PhotoReport by dear friend Gavin Westermeyer about Essen06. This Gamer could be my dad but with his nice wife they travelled across the continents from South Africa to Essen, reporting his feeling about this huge fair. Thank you Gavin for reporting many of our italian games!
http://www.boardgames.co.za/essen2006.htm

See him also in my PhotoReport of Essen06
at first edition of Giro d' Italia Ludico that at next Essen 07 will be sponsored by Spielepizza.de and Hall9000!:)
http://warangel.it/ES6eng.html

WrestAngel reviewed by Rick Partin
Thanks to Rick Partin who realized a deep review of my 2006 Card Game WrestAngel (here you see it), born thanks to an idea of my daughter Alessia to celebrate 10 Years of Warangel. The Animal warriors of this fantasy universo fight in a Wrestling-Like sport. How? Read the excellent review of Rick: "A lot of fun in a small package: A review of WrestAngel”.
On BoardGameGeek http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/20851
On ToughtHammer http://www.thoughthammer.com/product_reviews.php?products_id=2618

Area Autoproduzione in Giochi Sforzeschi 06 on BoardGameNews USA
Thanks to Andrea Ligabue and Eric Martin, Area Autoproduzione (Self-Production Area) Coordinated for third year at Giochi Sforzeschi by Angelo Porazzi, is now announced on BardGameNews USA. This is the PhotoReport of this event partially translated in English, with all games and authors partecipating GS6E.html

ESSEN 06: GIRO D' ITALIA LUDICO Italian Game Tour http://www.spielepizza.de/giro.htm
This is a kind and important idea of German gamer and luding journalist Jost Schwider "Jost aus Soest".
Really honoured this initiative who joins and show together lots of Italian authors and games, starts from my Essen booth 9-28. Proud to partecipate and be a little part of it with logo i designed and for hosting at my booth this idea.

Here the article on BoardGameNews by Andrea Ligabue.
Andrea "Liga" Ligabue - Essen: Giro d'Italia Ludico
Essen 2006 - Italian Games Tour.
During Essen 2006 there will be the first edition of “Giro d’Italia Ludico” aimed to bring peoples at Italian stands. The Tour will start at SpielePizza Stand (9-28 at Angelo Porazzi Games booth) where you can grab a leaflet (or download on www.spielepizza.de from 9-10-2006), give the right answers and win a game!
To give the right answers you are invited to visit the italian booths showing the logo “GIRO D’ITALIA LUDICO” meet authors and know their games.

SPIELBOX ONLINE Angelo Porazzi Essen 2005 PhotoReport, published on SpielBox Online. My Thanks to kind Knut Michael Wolf.
http://www.spielbox.de/ix.html?/spielarchiv/sbmessen/spiel052-000.php4

GAMEWIRE Warangel 6th National Tournament: see PhotoReport of this event kept in ModCon 2005 here on website or on GameWire posted by kind Rick Thornquist and wrote by Andrea Ligabue, winner of the tournament, http://www.gamefest.com/news/feature_detail/3337_0_3_0_C/

FAIRPLAYGAMES distributor of Angelo Porazzi Games in USA www.fairplaygames.com.
Thanks to friendly and excellent work of Terry and Tracy.
Warangel, TATATA! and PeaceBowl: 1st, 2nd and 5th in TOP 10 FairPlayGames
Most Popular Latest Additions 21 june 05: Three games of same author and illustrator in a top 10 chart, for an entire month, among 90 latest additions.
          1 Warangel
            2 TATATA!
            3 Call Of Cthulhu
            4 Killer Bunnies
            5 PeaceBowl
            6 Citadels
            7 Junta
            8 Robo Ralley
            9 World in War
            10 Palazzo

BOARDS and BITS distributor of Angelo Porazzi Games in USA www.boardsandbits.com.
Thanks to Tom that meet me in person at Essen 2005 and recently requested the Warangel 10 Years Edition.

FUNAGAIN distributor of Angelo Porazzi Games in USA www.funagain.com.
Thanks to Nick that meet me in person at my booth at Essen 2005 and made an excellent work with PeaceBowl.

BOULDER GAMES distributor of Angelo Porazzi Games in USA www.bouldergames.com.
Thanks to Jim That was one of the first in US to request and sold out first copies of Warangel.

TOM VASEL interview by an optimist: Angelo Porazzi - march 13th 2005
Tom Vasel (actual n.1 reviewer of BGG) asks, Angelo answers. About beginning as illustrator and self-producer, about almost 10 years of WarAngel, about game fairs and cons here in Italy, enjoy:)
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekforum.php3?action=viewthread&threadid=58043

GREYHOUND GAMES Greyhound Games is a young, industrious company near Aachen in Germany.
We are working in the sector of boardgames ( sport, strategy, family games
and games for children)
Until now we created and produced a boardgame called "Eishockey-die
Simulation" (Icehockey the simulation)
At the moment we are working at some new prototypes and ideas.
Be welcome to visit our website.
www.GreyhoundGames.de

BOARD GAME GEEK is a site with over 16000 boardgames and has reviews, ratings, and comments from gamers all over the world. On 2003 Warangel achieved a TOP10 Rating making it a self produced game rated amongst the greatest games ever.

"I think that it's fine you've hit the top 10 and you are welcome to link such information on your website. Thanks!". Thanks Scott Alden, BoardGameGeek webmaster.

“To be fair many of these rating numbers are from fans of the Warangel system, but general game collectors have also rated it favorably.” Thanks Ray Petersen

Here you see the ratings-comments about Warangel. Gamers from Italy, Europe, USA, Japan, Korea...
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/viewitem.php3?gameid=490

"I recently received a copy of Warangel direct from Italy, and it is quite impressive. Along with the basic box game, I also ordered additional maps for each of the enclosed races, and a couple sets of wooden pieces to mount the counters on. The quality of the Italian maps, rules, reference cards, and other components are fabulous, but the English translations and the additional maps are a desktop printer quality. The expansion maps definitely need to be laminated since they are a bit flimsy, and the rules translation is comprehensible and not too burdensome a task. Overall, the English components are very functional, and I have no complaints.
Game play is strictly combat, but a very nice system with an almost endless variety of races and strategies. Think of a simpler version of White Bear,Red Moon/Dragon Pass. If you like WBRM/DP or Avalon Hill's Titan (in my opinion, both of which are two of the greatests ever), you should like Warangel." Thanks Ray Smith

"Warangel is a great light wargame, and its true strength lies in its variety. The game is easy to learn and teach due to the simplicity of the rules, but the special abilities give it a considerable amount of depth. Each race plays differently, and I immediately wanted to try them all out upon playing. Games are fast paced and exciting, and seem to favor the player who takes the offensive initiative, as proper use of all your races special abilities are required to win. There are, however prodcution and availability issues. The game is better produced than most indie/desktop published wargames but is certainly several notches below the german game standard. If this game was more easily available (I had to get my expansions from italy) and a bit better produced (cardboard maps and wooden counters as a standard rather than expansion item) it could have drawn a cult following not unlike that of cosmic encounters. As it stands gamers who appreciate variety, wargames, and fantasy should definately consider picking it up". Thanks Brian Richburg

Here the BGG page about PeaceBowl
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/viewitem.php3?gameid=5575

"Peace Bowl is the newest game produced by Angelo Porazzi (creator of Warangel and Warbeast). It is set in the same universe created by those two games, but is a completely different game system. Four-way “football” sounded like a good theme for a game, so I was quite anxious to give this game a try.
Is Peace Bowl worth trying out? My answer is that it is a thoroughly enjoyable game that is quite a bit of fun. There are some tactical decisions, a good bit of luck, and tremendous interaction between players.
...With each game he produces, Mr. Porazzi’s games are increasing in quality. The box is light years ahead of his previous games’ quality, and is covered with very nice artwork (Mr. Porazzi is a fabulous artist). The cards have good artwork and are of a decent quality, but must be punched out of sheets prior to playing the game (if smooth edges are desired, you may want to cut them out.) All cards have Italian and English on them, but are very easy to read and are color coded, so that very quickly, one barely glances at the text of the card. The board is not of superior quality, basically being laminated heavy stock paper – but is quite functional. On the flipside of the board is a chart, showing all the races of Warangel (90 of ‘em). The counters in the game are of a laminated cardstock type, with about 300 included. Little wooden blocks are included, which can be painted, and counters mounted on them. This is a small amount of work, but the end product is very nice looking, and because you do it yourself, you can pick which armies you want to use. The games components are very well done, considering it comes from an independent designer.
...So I highly, highly recommend this game. Unfortunately, it’s rather difficult to find in America However, Mr. Porazzi is extremely helpful and sends his games quickly, so it’s not that difficult to obtain a copy. Whenever I need a fairly short game (about 30-45 minutes) for four players that is a lot of fun with a few tactical decisions, this is one of the first games to come to mind. The sports theme may initially turn off non-sports lovers, but after playing the game, they will come to enjoy it. It’s been one of the biggest recent hits with my gaming group, and one I will gladly pull out anytime. Congratulations to the Warangel universe for producing yet another interesting, fun game! " Thanks Tom Vasel

GAME AWARDS (find Warangel in Lucca 2000)
home.swbell.net/cmcedit/awards

KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE
Warangel 2000 review by Noah Kolman
I stumbled upon this game quite by accident, but boy am I glad I did. I have a lot of respect for a game that has simple rules but mantains strategic complexity, and WarAngel does that better than most.
WarAngel has already won three prestigious Italian awards, and it is easy to see why. The game is a tactical wargame played over a series of hex maps. Each player plays a unique race with five different units, each with their own special abilities. The neat thing is, there are over 70 races to choose from, though only 40 or so have been translated into English so far. All actions are resolved flipping Destiny Shields, wich are coin-sized little tokens with a hit side and a miss side. The number of shields you flip depends on the unit, and the number of hits that show is the damage done. And though the mechanic is simple, it works. The various races each provide their own strategies, and there are more things to do than hack down your opponent.
All in all, WarAngel is a solid game. It is a little hard to get, and the translated rules are not the best, but the little extra effort is definitely worth it. If you like simple, elegant war games, this is definitely one for you.
 

TANA DEI GOBLIN Complete review in english on www.goblins.net the italian website for game reviews
WARANGEL 2000 http://www.goblins.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=83

Best Italian Boardgame at LUDEX2000
BEST ITALIAN GAME at LuccaGames 2000
Best Fantasy Wargame at Milano Games 2000

Company: Angelo Porazzi Games
Type: Fantasy wargame
Players: 2+
Avg. Length: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: 2 on 5
Language: Italian, English
Goblin score: 8

WARANGEL CARD GAME http://www.goblins.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=81

PEACEBOWL http://www.goblins.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=296

BOARDGAME PAGINA
boardgames.pagina.nl

SPOTLIGHTONGAMES PeaceBowl and other 2003 Italian games, article wrote by kind MarcoCalcaterra
http://www.spotlightongames.com/interview/calcaterra.html

LUDING The excellent database about boardgames coming from any country of the world, realized by very kind Joerg Henrichs. Follows links toWarangel and PeaceBowl where to read international reviews
http://sunsite.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/cgi-bin/luding/GameData.py?f=00Q^E4W&gameid=10803
http://sunsite.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/cgi-bin/luding/GameName.py?f=00Q%5EE4W&gamename=peacebowl

Luding was also the first to publish the list of the numerous novelties at Essen 2004 where PeaceBowl is present together with games from any part of the planet and many other italian boardgames representative of our country
http://sunsite.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/cgi-bin/luding/GameTag.py?f=00Q^E4W&tag=E04

WESTPARK-GAMERS German website where also Moritz Eggert has the honour to write on. Moritz knew PeaceBowl thanks to BGG and was so kind visiting me and my games at my stand 6-57 at Essen04. Her is his nice article on Angelo Porazzi Games, insered in a larger ESSEN REPORT where other italian games where present at the huge fair 2004:
http://www.westpark-gamers.de/

As usual there were many interesting independent publishers in the "role-players dominion", hall 6. Among them we found Angelo Porazzi, who presented his games Warangel and Peacebowl for the first time in Germany. Warangel has proven to be an immense success in Italy, garnering prizes and recognition. It is a fantasy wargame which stands in the tradition of the old "International Team" games (IT were legendary infamous for their bad rules and translations, but renowned for their themes and love for visual detail). It even uses some ideas for fantasy races from the IT game Zargos Lords (one of their best efforts), but improves greatly on it. So far there are an immense number of races with well-balanced special abilities (also available in expansions) that can duke it out on the hexmap. A great plus of Warangel are the simple and accessible rules, clearly a labour of love. Another interesting game is the new Peacebowl, which one could recommend to the Mr. Bush as an alternative to invading other countries. In the future of Peacebowl conflicts are solved quickly with football games! Peacebowl plays amazingly fast (a game can be completed in 10 minutes) and is a lot of fun. A "beer and pretzel" game, clearly, but with enough decision making to keep it interesting. Angelo is representative of the new gaming generation in Italy, and he clearly is in love with his products. We're sure we will see more of him!