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"Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play. Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day. More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy." -- ONIX...
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"The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year's contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this...
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Celebrating the role that board games hold in our lives, celebrities, industry professionals and lifelong gamers share the remarkable and personal stories of their profound love for gaming
People want to feel good about their passions, their hobbies included. People want to talk about them, and to listen to others who share their enthusiasm. This book celebrates that sense of affinity while providing diverse perspectives on board games that...
People want to feel good about their passions, their hobbies included. People want to talk about them, and to listen to others who share their enthusiasm. This book celebrates that sense of affinity while providing diverse perspectives on board games that...
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A seafaring goat crew was navigating treacherous waters when their boat capsized! The ship broke apart, leaving wood strewn throughout the waves. Each player's goal? To save their shipwrecked goats by building a sturdy raft. But beware - your opponents are also vying for victory, and a hungry shark lurks in the waters! It’s every wee goat for themself!
10) Codinca
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"With four key patterns needed to win the game, players move and flip tiles to match the patterns shown on their Key Cards in a race to be the first to unlock the temple and claim the lost treasures of Codinca."--
11) Round house
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A culturally thematic Euro game. Players are the heads of noble families living in Chinese round houses competing for glory! Familiar elements of set collection, resource management and roundel movement make this a deep yet approachable strategy game.
12) Machi Koro
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Welcome to the city of Machi Koro. You've just been elected Mayor. Congrats! Unfortunately the citizens have some pretty big demands: jobs, a theme park, a couple of cheese factories and maybe even a radio tower. A tough proposition since the city currently consists of a wheat field, a bakery and a single die. Armed only with your trusty die and a dream, you must grow Machi Koro into the largest city in the region. You will need to collect income...
14) Snarkas
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Snarkas is a battle of strategy to collect cards, win gems, and rule the Snarkaverse! Build your collection pile by playing a card that either matches or equals cards on the table. Or play a ZAP! To take them all! Clear the table without a ZAP? Yell “SNARKAS!” and earn a coveted 10-point Snarkas gem, the key to victory.
15) Elder sign
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Players investigate the museum that has become the focal point of strange creatures. Players' courage and skill will earn rewards to seal away the Ancient One and win the game.
16) Cranium Hoopla
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A timed version of Cranium, designed for two or more players to play cooperatively. Each player is dealt 4 cards depicting commonly known people, places, or objects. Another 8 cards are added to a common Play Pile. Players then take turns rolling a die to determine what type of clues can be given, starting the timer, selecting a card from their hand, and trying to get the other players to guess what is on that card as quickly as possible. The four...
17) Royal visit
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"The whole valley is buzzing: the king is coming! Prestige awaits your family if his majesty and his court accept the invitation to visit your magnificent chateau! Alas, your detested neighbor has the exact same idea: they will try anything to entice the king to their abode. Use the powers of the wizard and jester to tempt the king to your estate and become a legend in the valley ..."--
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"The call comes in... "911, what is your emergency?" On the other end is a panicked response of "FIRE!" Moments later you don the protective suits that will keep you alive, gather your equipment and rush to the scene of a blazing inferno. You must face your fears, never give up, and above all else work as a team because the fire is raging, the building is threatening to collapse and lives are in danger. You must succeed... lives are on the line!"--Container....
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