THE 7th CONTINENT – What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

A project in Newark, DE by Serious Poulp
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Get ready for brand new adventures in the first ever board game where YOU are the hero! 1000+ minutes of adventure for 1 to 4 players.
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Dates: Sep 26th -> Oct 19th (24 days)
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