Todd Sanders’ latest work in the Pulp series (Pulp Detective, Pulp Invasion) is Pulp Romance. This is a game that simulates the sort of old-style romance novels and movies that seem (from a literary standpoint) quaint or dated by modern standards. That is in no way an insult! Some of those stories are simply the best examples of storytelling that exists—one need look no further than such classics as Casablanca to understand what I am saying here.

From a base game and core mechanics standpoint, this is the strongest game Mr. Sanders has produced in the series. As with the previous games, you can almost hear the narrator in your head as they describe the conflicts in the mind of the protagonist as they navigate the stormy waters of the heart. It is a beautiful game.

This game uses the same source of original pulp-era artwork used in the previous Pulp games, giving a feeling of authenticity that can come from nowhere else. Yes, this remains the real deal! And they remain a beautiful element in the series!

[caption id="attachment_326894" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A look at the basic…

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Todd Sanders is a game designer that has been in my collection for some time. I have written reviews of his previous pulpy work: Pulp Detective, Pulp Invasion. I will soon have his latest title reviewed as well: Pulp Romance. Mr. Sanders is not just a designer of the Pulp series of games, he also has eclectic designs such as Mr. Cabbagehead’s Garden; he has done a lot of graphic design and other work for Alban Viard and his various games, not just limited to the Clinic Deluxe series.

Mr. Sanders is a bit of a board game design specialist—his designs are almost entirely single player affairs. He does a lot of print-n-play designs, game aids, and other helpful items. He is also an editor and publisher of some of the most interesting and original takes on poetry, classic fairy tales, and science fiction I have ever encountered. He does woodworking and furniture design in his spare time. He is a multi-talented and personable man.

With Pulp Romance out, I wanted to sit down and ask him a few questions…

Q1: I remember when I first saw Pulp Invasion. I fell in love instantly! It is my understanding that you…

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