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Online mikedemana

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Pulp Alley meets Junta
« on: July 26, 2016, 04:17:04 AM »


Finally! Pulp Alley returns to my Sunday night gaming group. Not since the adventures of Dakota Smith had we flung Fortune cards and dodged Perils in earnest. GM Joel had a twist on the Pulp action, though, setting his game in the world of the boardgame Junta. We all played factions in a third world Banana Republic, vying for power.

Read my report on the action on my Lead Legionaries blog: http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/2016/07/pulp-alley-junta-style.html

And then, for a more tongue-in-cheek take on the fun, read my buddy Keith's report on his blog:
http://orcafinnbasement.blogspot.com/2016/07/game-reports-2016-07-24-pulp-alley-and.html

Enjoy!

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Offline AncientOne

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2016, 05:14:04 AM »
Entertaining.  Now you made me look for my copy of Junta.  :(

By the way is that one of those Cigar Box play mats you're using?  Any good?

Cheers
John

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2016, 07:21:26 AM »
Mike,

Read both reports and it sounds like you had a great time! I like the Banana Republic theme, looking forward to seeing more of this campaign.


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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2016, 08:04:00 AM »
Entertaining.  Now you made me look for my copy of Junta.  :(

By the way is that one of those Cigar Box play mats you're using?  Any good?

Cheers
John

Always been interested in Junta, but not been able to find a copy. What a great idea.

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2016, 03:35:56 PM »
I believe Junta has been rereleased, because am seeing it at stores and conventions, again. Great multiplayer backstabbing game!

And yes, that is a Cigar Box mat. Very nice, but I wonder about playing on the same layout, essentially, time and again. It is almost like the one we played on is TOO specific and detailed. That said, my friend's solution was to buy several...!

Thanks for the kind words and looks at my blog...

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2016, 04:18:34 PM »
Commander Roj,

I'm not sure where you are located, but Amazon UK have it for sale:

Junta Board Game

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2016, 01:07:00 AM »
Commander Roj,

I'm not sure where you are located, but Amazon UK have it for sale:

Junta Board Game

Well I never, last time I looked it was hard to find a copy...and I am in the UK. Thanks very much!

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2016, 02:05:58 AM »
I well remember having good times playing Junta back in the day. Great idea for Pulp Alley...and sounds like a great time playing it as well!

I agree about the "specific" look of that particular Cigar Box game mat, but certainly approve of your friend's solution!

Good job, Mike...look forward to more reports.   :D
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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2016, 10:50:15 PM »
Great idea, Mike! I hope we get to see more.  :-*

THANKS for posting.

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Re: Pulp Alley meets Junta
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2016, 08:02:01 PM »
OK guys, after reading this thread,
what edition of Junta do I buy?
Amazon USA has a number of different ones.
Thanks for the help.
Semper Fi, Mac

 

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