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Brass: Birmingham
"Brass: Birmingham tells the story of competing entrepreneurs in Birmingham and the surrounding area during England's Industrial Revolution, between the years 1770-1870. In this follow up to the original masterpiece, Brass: Lancashire, you will expand your empire by establishing canals and rails, and building and developing various industries, including cotton mills, coal mines, iron works, manufacturers, potteries, and breweries."--Publisher |
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Catan: Starfarers
"Discover the universe! Finally, the jump to the stars has succeeded! It is the middle of the 3rd millennium. You and your fellow Catanians travel in spaceships to distant planetary systems in search of more resources. Along the way you befriend alien civilizations who might become valued trading partners. Increase your resource production to build new transport ships and spaceports. Equip yourself against the lurking danger of space pirates. Many exciting encounters await you! This completely revised reissue of the classic, The Starfarers of Catan contains atmospheric illustrations, refined rules, redesigned game components, and an exciting variable game board."--Container. |
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Concordia
"2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire rules the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. With peace at the borders, harmony inside the provinces, uniform law, and a common currency, the economy thrived and gave rise to mighty Roman dynasties as they expanded throughout the numerous cities. Guide one of these dynasties and send colonists to the remote realms of the Empire; develop your trade network; and appease the ancient gods for their favor - all to gain the chance to emerge victorious! Concordia is a peaceful strategy game of economic development in Roman times for 2 to 5 players age 13 and up. Instead of luck of dice or cards, players must rely on their strategic abilities. Be sure to watch your rivals to determine which goals they are pursuing and where you can outpace them!"--Container. |
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Deadline "New York 1938. The city that never sleeps. Investigate diabolical crimes as a team of detectives. Solve cases of deception, crime, and murder together! True-to-life mysteries with devious twists and turns! Hardboiled detectives with unique abilities! Clever co-operative card play to find clues! Looming deadline demanding answers to challenging questions!"--Container.
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Dragon Boats of the Four Seas "In Dragon Boats of the Four Seas, Zhong-Guo, the Middle Kingdom, is an island surrounded by the four Dragon Seas. After a long period of strife, Zhong-Guo has once again been unified and the noble houses rise from the ashes, hoping to cross the Dragon Seas and reach the wealthy vassal states of the former Empire. In Zhong-Guo, Dragons are believed to be good luck and sources of celestial power, so the people make offerings to Dragons at temples and cast coins with the images of Dragons on them to bring fortune at the marketplace. Farmers invoke Dragons over their fields for a bountiful harvest and boats are made in the likeness of Dragons for protection on the dangerous waters. As the leader of one of the noble houses of Zhong-Guo, you must build farms, trade, and make offerings for the safe passage of your ships to these forgotten lands. Recapture the glory of the old Empire and ride the Dragon Boats to victory!"--Publisher
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Fairytale Gloom
"Fairytale Gloom is a card game about what really happens to fairy tale characters like Jack, Gretl, and Puss in Boots. Unfortunate tragedies where heroes are fooled by foxes, give up on Grandma, and cry wolf once too often"--Container |
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Gloomy Graves
"Can you bury the competition? In Gloomy Graves, you work as a gravedigger in a dark fantasy world where epic battles rage continuously. The corpses of pixies, goblins, unicorns, cyclops, and dragons have begun to pile up, so you've got your work cut out for you... Keep the place organized, as you bury corpses in different areas of the graveyard, or it's your own grave you'll be digging!"--Container |
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Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon
"Will you be the best gardener in Babylon? Ishtar, the mighty goddess, has heard your cry! Fountains have arisen in the middle of the desert! Now, your task is to create a magnificent garden. Choose the layout of your garden, gather resources, and control the fountains to surpass your opponents. The great title of Royal Gardener will reward the most visionary player. . . or the most opportunistic! Ishtar - Gardens of Babylon is an exciting strategy game for family and friends. Each player must find their place on the board, covering it with trees and beautiful flowerbeds. Show your skills and become the best gardener in Babylon."--Container. |
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Isle of Cats
"The Isle of Cats is a competitive, card-drafting polyomino cat-placement board game for 1-4 players. It supports solo and family play, while offering a challenge to the most experienced gamer. You are a citizen of Squall's End on a rescue mission to the Isle of Cats and must save as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives. Each cat is represented by a unique tile and belongs to a family, you must find a way to make them all fit on your boat while keeping families together. You will need to manage resources as you explore the island (by drafting cards), rescue cats, find treasures, befriend Oshax, and read ancient lessons. Each lesson you collect will give you another personal way of scoring points, in addition to filling your boat and keeping cat families together!"--Container |
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Last Bastion
"Fallen back into the last Bastion, the heroes attempt to beat back the Hordes of the Baleful Queen. If the citadel falls, it's an entire civilization which will be swept away, and an entire world will fall into chaos... 1. Resist the attacks of the Horde -- 2. Take advantage of the resources of the Bastion -- 3. Organize yourselves and fight the monsters to the last!"--Container. |
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The Networks "Welcome to the TV business! You are the owner of a new television network. All you have are three awful public access shows, a small amount of cash, and endless ambition. And it looks like you're not the only new TV network in town. Your shows age every season and tend to get worse. The expensive stars you booked want to be on a show to their taste, and those ads only pay a premium on specific timeslots. Of course, you have to manage all this with limited money and time. TV isn't a business for the faint of heart. Will you manage to lure the most Viewers over to your new TV network and win the game?"--Container.
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Newton "The middle of the 17th century was a period of great changes; with the advent of the scientific method came what we now call the Scientific Revolution. Many great scientists, with their theories and ideas, changed and shaped our perception of the universe: Galileo Galilei, Copernicus, Kepler, Bacon and, above all, Sir Isaac Newton. In Newton, the players take the role of a young scientist who wants to become one of the great geniuses of this era. To reach their ultimate goal, they travel around Europe, visit universities and cities, study to discover new theories, build new tools and work to earn money."--Publisher (Reply to place a hold)
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Of Dreams & Shadows
"Explore a magical world that will lead players on a journey from the underworld ruins of a long-dead people to the heart of untamed forests where otherworldly creatures dwell. Of Dreams & Shadows is a cooperative board game for up to six players who take on the role of Champions embarking on a quest to save their realm."--Container. |
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Piepmatz
"It's a busy morning at the bird feeder! Blackbirds, finches, and sparrows compete for that perfect spot on the perch to gather the choice seeds. But be aware of the crows and squirrels, their mischief can spoil your plans!"--Publisher |
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Prowler's Passage "In the heart of the sleeping city, there lies incredible wealth. The city gates are well-guarded, but no one is watching what's under their feet. The dead of night provides just enough cover for you to tunnel your way to untold riches and plunder the city from within. But you must act quickly, because a rival thief has the same plan. In Prowler's Passage, you and your rival burrow into the city through a network of underground passages to grab valuable items while attempting to gain control of key districts. Steal the best items, create the longest passages, and control districts to become the premier prowler!"--Container.
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The Search for Planet X
"Since 2016, astronomers have been searching for a distant planet to explain the unique orbits of observable objects in the solar system. Do you have what it takes to find Planet X? Survey for objects and take other actions using the companion app. Use surveys and the logic rules to find objects and publish theories. Record your findings and deduce where Planet X must be!"--Container. |
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Spicy "Once upon a time, three big cats became exhausted fighting to be top cat. They agreed to quit the fight and spice up their nine lives with a hot spice eating contest. Alas, everyone was soon cheating, so the cats invented a very hot, often tearful, bluffing game. Spicy is a bluffing card game for 2-6 players. The cards are played face down, so you can cheat when you announce your card. That said, this clever card game isn't just about bluffing for you can almost always play a card that is at least half right if you cleverly play your hand. This means tactically deciding which card to use to get through: Do I play a 'Pepper 10' or a color wild on a 'Wasabi 9' and declare it a 'Wasabi 10'? Or do I better pass because surely someone has noticed me thinking for so long now? Spicy contains six game-variant cards, but even without these a high replayability is guaranteed." --Publisher
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Stellar "Space! For millennia, humans have marveled at the cosmos. Modern astronomy gives us valuable insight about what’s happening in the universe, but there is still a sense of wonder to be had in looking up at the expanse above us. In Stellar, you are stargazers, calibrating your telescopes to bring into view celestial objects of various types — planets, moons, asteroids, interstellar clouds, black holes, even satellites — as you create a beautiful display of the night sky! You have eleven rounds to play cards to your telescope and notebook, building a night sky tableau. After that, you'll calculate your points, and the stargazer with the most point wins!"--Publisher
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Succulent
"Who has the greenest thumb? Your succulent garden is amazing! Through thoughtful selection, delicate pruning, and timeless care, you've earned a reputation as a master horticulturist. In Succulent, you compete against your peers for lucrative and prestigious projects that will cement your place as the community's premier succulent gardener."--Container |
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Teotihuacan: City of Gods "Travel back in time to the greatest city in Mesoamerica, and become part of its history. Witness the glory and the twilight of the powerful pre-Columbian civilization. Gain wealth and resources, guide your workers, secure the favor of the gods, and become the builder of the magnificent Pyramid of the Sun! Teotihuacan: City of Gods is a strategic game of worker and resources management, clever planning and adaptability...As the mysterious twilight of Teotihuacan approaches, players research technologies, raise the magnificent Pyramid of the Sun, build houses for the inhabitants of the city, collect precious masks, and climb the steps of three great temples to secure bonuses granted by the favor of the gods. Strategize, adapt to a different board layout every time you play, and look to the skies, as each coming eclipse means that your efforts will be evaluated - and your fame tested against the passage of time." --Container
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Tiny Epic Mechs "In Tiny Epic Mechs, players take on the roles of highly skilled and athletic Mech pilots. They compete in a free-for-all battle royale over the span of six rounds. In each round, players program their actions and execute them in order. These actions keep you moving around the arena while allowing you to deploy defensive turrets or explosive mines, collect resources, purchase weaponry, power up into your Power Armor, and eventually take control of the Mighty Mech!"--Publisher
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Tonari
"Fish. Collect. Share! The small island of Kuchinoshima has been hit by a terrible storm, leaving the village with only a single fishing boat. Each hoping to prove themselves the village's best fishermen, 2-4 players take turns moving the boat marker around the island, collecting any fish tiles they land upon. At the end of the day, the player with the best haul wins, but there's a twist--each player's score is added to their left neighbor's score before determining the winner!"--Container. |
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The Towers of Arkhanos "Tap into the power of Arkhanos. Build the tallest tower. Become wizards and help build the mystical Towers of Arkhanos! Roll and draft dice that become part of the towers themselves, learn and cast powerful spells to alter the dice, and rise above the competition with strategic moves in this family game of 3D tower building!"--Container.
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Tsuro: Phoenix Rising
"Vengeful gods have stolen the stars from the night sky. Soar as a magical Phoenix, restoring light and hope to this darkened world! In Tsuro: Phoenix Rising, you'll glide through the sky by placing, rotating, and flipping Tsuro tiles to transform glowing lanterns into brilliant stars. Beware! Other players may lead you in the wrong direction--or off the board entirely--but as a Phoenix, you may rise from the ashes and return to a strategic position! Navigate your way wisely to light a new constellation of seven stars and restore the balance to Tsuro--the path of life!"--Container. |
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Unlock! Epic Adventures "Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc. The three scenarios are: • The Seventh Screening - Grab your popcorn! Tonight, the horror movie 'The Werewolf's Final Night' premiers. Will you get through unharmed? • The Dragon's Seven Tests - The Gold Dragons temple welcomes every seven years new disciples. Be worthy of Mater Li's teachings. • Mission #07 - EAGLE, the secret organization, has been infiltrated. Agents, it's up to you to identify the mole!"--Publisher (Reply to place hold)
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Walking in Burano "Welcome to Burano, Italy! Walking through the island, you will see these vibrant houses on both sides of the canal, as well as the personalized decorations placed by the inhabitants and shopkeepers. The local government has asked you to refurbish a street in their famed city. Use your creativity to amaze both tourists and locals with masterpiece of design!"--Container
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RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha
"Welcome to Glorantha. It is a fantasy world unlike any other--a mythic world of mortals and gods, myths and cults, spirits and elementals, monsters and heroes. Magic permeates all of existence, and the bonds between tribe, clan, and family are as important as are the relationships between mortals and the gods they worship. Beyond the gods and spirits are the Runes that make and define reality--those who master the Runes can shape the world. This is Glorantha, the world of RuneQuest, and the most acclaimed fantasy RPG setting of all time. The gods now call upon mortal adventurers to become Heroes and fight for the world's survival. It is your time for adventure! This new edition of RuneQuest marks a triumphant return of the setting and system that have inspired gamers across the world for decades. This definitive edition of RuneQuest is suitable for beginning and experienced gamers alike, as well as Glorantha fans new and old." --Publisher |
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Warhammer Fantasy Role Play: A Grim World of Perilous Adventure
"Get the gang together, create your (anti)heroes, and set off to make your way through the vile corruption, scheming plotters and terrifying creatures intent on destruction. The Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Rulebook contains everything you need for grim and perilous roleplaying adventures in the Old World."--Publisher |
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"The world's most popular role playing game meets the world's most popular trading card game in this campaign source book, detailing the MAGIC: The Gathering world of Theros® for use in Dungeons & Dragons. Legends walk the lands of Theros, a realm shaped by deities and the deeds of heroes. From the temples of omen-speaking oracles to the five realms of the Underworld, the champions of the gods vie for immortal favor and a lace among the world's living myths. Choose a supernatural gift that sets you on the path of destiny, align yourself with one of Theros's fifteen gods and carve a tale of odysseys and ordeals across the domains of mortals, gods, and the dead."--Publisher |
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The Monsters Know What They're Doing
"From the creator of the popular blog The Monsters Know What They're Doing comes a tactics guide for Dungeon Masters. In the course of a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game, a Dungeon Master (DM) has to make one decision after another in response to player behavior-and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behavior! It's easy for even an excellent DM to get bogged down in on-the-spot decision-making-or to let combat devolve into a boring slugfest, with monsters running directly at the player characters (PCs) and biting, bashing, and slashing away. In The Monsters Know What They're Doing, Keith Ammann lightens the DM's burden by helping you understand your monsters' abilities and develop battle plans before your 5th Edition D&D game session begins...Easy to read and apply, The Monsters Know What They're Doing is essential reading for every DM" --Publisher |
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Live to Tell the Tale "From the author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing comes an introduction to combat tactics for Dungeons & Dragons players...Live to Tell the Tale evens the score, providing beginning and intermediate D&D players the tools they need to fight back. Examining combat roles, class features, party composition, positioning, debilitating conditions, attacking combinations, action economy, and the ever-important consideration of the best ways to run away, Live to Tell the Tale will help you get the most out of your character's abilities."--Publisher
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