7 Wonders

Antoine Bauza | Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2011

Over the course of three ages, each master builder constructs one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. But in this strategy game suitable for small and large groups it’s not only the centuries-long building projects but also “ordinary” buildings that can score points. Players use the resources of these ancient cities, trade with

Vampire der Nacht

Kirsten Becker, Jens-Peter Schliemann | Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres | 2010

In the cellar of the ruined castle there are vampire children asleep. You can see them through holes in the floor. But there’s also a chance that dangerous garlic bulbs, left behind by a wicked vampire hunter, will fall through these holes onto the children. But Leo Longtooth and his little bat are on guard,

Turi-Tour

Alessandro Zucchini | Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres | 2010

Pigs, horses, cows, sheep and rabbits are all going on holiday. They each want to go to one of the five holiday islands depicted on the game board. One player puts on the blindfold and another draws their task card, which shows at least one animal. Then they place the corresponding wooden animal figure into

Kraken-Alarm

Oliver Igelhaut | Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres | 2010

The reef is full of seahorses, snails and colourful fish. Each player tries to collect as many sea creatures as possible with the research ship. But be careful: there’s danger if you catch the Kraken Kuno in your net. Kraken-Dad Kurt tries to recapture little Kuno with his long tentacles. The players move the ship

Im Wandel der Zeiten – Das Würfelspiel – Bronzezeit

Matt Leacock | Nominated for Spiel des Jahres | 2010

Every new civilisation springs from modest beginnings: beginning with only three dice, goods and food must be collected and buildings constructed. Acquired goods aren’t marked on a game board, like usual, but rather on a wooden peg board. The excitement lies in which tactics players use to advance their civilisation: hiring workers allows you to

A la carte

Karl-Heinz Schmiel | Nominated for Spiel des Jahres | 2010

Whose mouth doesn’t water at a perfectly cooked meal? Who wouldn’t complain about an over-salted soup? Each player receives a miniature hotplate and pan for their kitchen. To make it as a cordon bleu chef you’ll have to stick to the rules and add just the right amount of seasoning. Turn over the spice bottle

Diego Drachenzahn

Manfred Ludwig | Kinderspiel des Jahres | 2010

Grrr…. Dragon Diego has missed the target once again. What’s more he has set fire to his Uncle Dragobert’s hat – right during the big fire dragon competition. Which target did he want to hit? While the other dragons are still wondering, Diego fires! Will the ball hit the right target this time? It really

Die Tore der Welt

Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler | Special Award | 2010

Life is tough in Kingsbridge in the middle ages. The game’s action takes place over four chapters. At the end of each chapter players must pay duties, including money for taxes, food and piety. But to win you’ll also need to think about accumulating victory points: helping construct building projects or curing the plague. Sometimes

Monster-Falle

Inka and Markus Brand | Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres | 2011

The old mansion is full of rampaging monsters. But suddenly grandma is at the front door – these terrifying figures will scare her out of her wits. So the players have to push all the monsters through the mansion’s corridors as quickly as they can, trying to get them into the monster trap in the

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