Following in the footsteps of the well-known naturalist, you are competing to be the ultimate DarWinner. Players sail around the table in Darwin’s ship the ‘Beagle’ to discover new species of animals. The little wooden ship travels around a display made up of nine tiles. They …
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Am I happy with what I’ve got or do I risk it for the possibility of something better? Captain Flip turns this fundamental question of human existence into a fantastically simple game mechanic, giving each turn its own narrative arc. On your turn, you draw a …
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Would you have known which boy’s name was more common in 2023? David or Noah? Or was it Andrew? Hand on heart – probably not! But with a bit of careful consideration you can make an informed guess. And that’s what makes ‘Schätz it if you …
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20 years after the original ‘Ticket to Ride’ won the Spiel des Jahres award, its successor ‘Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West’ continues this journey in innovative game design. ‘Legacy’ means that the decisions players make have a lasting impact on future games. That …
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The centre of the table becomes a forest clearing and players all build their own unique forest around it. Eight species of tree can grow here: from maple to birch, pine to chestnut. Players can place animal cards on each of these trees, as long as …
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How do I say what I know without saying what I know? It sounds complicated but it’s not really. You secretly look at one of five pictures then roll some dice. The aim is to pick the symbol on the dice that best depicts the picture …
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With just seven cards in our hand and through simple card swapping-mechanics, we can create our own personal fantasy realm. The 53 unique cards, split into eleven categories such as ‚Land’, ‚Wizard’ or ‚Weapon’ can strengthen or block each other or even give minus points. But …
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The dino park has been built, we’re just missing the stars of our show. Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the gang are ready to move in to their pens but players are still looking for new attractions for their zoos. At the start of a round each player …
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When a noble lion’s mane begins to grow out of control, he goes to the barber – at least in this game. At exactly 8 o’clock in the morning Leo starts on his way to the barber’s shop. He’s got to hurry though, Bobo the chimp …
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