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Architekten des Westfrankenreichs

Who would have thought it? Teamwork really does make the dream work. In this case the dream of constructing landmarks and impressing the king. In the worker placement game Architects of the West Kingdom, players’ actions are stronger the more workers they have on that particular space. One figure produces one unit of wood, a

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2019

Das tiefe Land

The farmlands on the North Sea coast are supposed to be protected by a dike. But will it be tall enough? It all depends on the unpredictability of nature and on the team spirit of the farmers there. In the strategy game Lowlands, players have to decide how to successfully split their efforts between dike-building

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2019

Newton

In the footsteps of the great inventor, players in Newton take on the guise of ambitious scientists. They take research trips, complete courses of study and create their own libraries. A clever card mechanics means that each action is made stronger the more times it is used in a round. Over the course of a

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2019

Paper Tales

In the tactical card game Paper Tales, players construct kingdoms whose subjects will age and, as a rule, only survive two of the four total rounds. Is that not a bit merciless? No, it results in a dynamic and changing game that will take several plays to discover fully. Players may play four cards, later

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2019

Klong!

We all know the type: the one clumsy oaf in the action movie who just at the wrong moment runs into something with a huge noise and attracts the monster’s attention. In Clank!, the players are all such clumsy oafs. They venture down into the maze-like dungeon, where legendary treasure is waiting, guarded by a

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2018

Blood Rage

Ragnarök is upon us, the inescapable end of the world. In their final days on earth, four Viking clans battle for honour – and glory. As glory, or so they believe, is eternal. Over three ages, cards featuring monsters, abilities, quests and tactics – gifts from the gods Thor, Loki or Frigga – will be

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2016

7 Wonders: Duel

This ancient competition between two powerful city states is all about absolute dominance, however it is achieved: military supremacy, technological enlightenment or overall performance. Players take it in turns to choose a card from the central structure, using it to strengthen their power and improve their economic situation. They expand their cities with Stone Pits

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2016

Captain Sonar

“Captain Sonar” is a team game offering real-time underwater battles: two submarine crews are on a mission to locate the enemy and blow them out of the water. The most important thing a team needs is quick and focussed communication. Each crew has four roles: the captain announces the course and decides whether to lay

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2017

Great Western Trail

As ranchers in the Wild West, players are continuously herding their cattle from Texas to Kansas City. The forks in the path of the “Great Western Trail” open up a great number of strategic options, options which increase with every new cattle drive. Workers help by building buildings, giving you the choice of even more

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| Recommendation list Kennerspiel des Jahres | 2017