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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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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!
6) 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.
7) 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...
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) Battleship
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"Sink your opponent's fleet of ships and planes before your opponent sinks yours!"
11) Kingdom Builder
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"By skillful building of settlements players create their own kingdoms, aiming to earn the most gold at the end of the game. Who will have the most powerful kingdom at the end of the game?"--Container.
12) Deadly dowagers
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Deadly Dowagers is a game of marriage, murder, and money; compete with the other lovely ladies in your town by strategically growing your dowry. Be careful not to gain too much infamy, however, or the duke may pass you over for another bride!
Marry and murder husbands to gain wealth and attract noble suitor.s
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"Have you ever heard a word that "triggered" you to sing a song? If so, then YOU are Spontuneous®! One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word. Don't worry though, talent is NOT required! Spontuneous® is hilarious and truly a game the whole family can enjoy!"--Publisher's website.
16) Sorry!
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The object of the game is to be the first player to get all four of your pawns from your color "Start" to your color "Home."
17) Renunciation
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In this cutthroat competition against karma itself, two to six players—with the help of the game’s “Adventure Guide”—will embrace new personas and race up the sacred mountain toward the cave of enlightenment. The problem: this ancient cave must be entered empty-handed. Players start with a bounty of material possessions and must learn to let go of each attachment, which is easier said than done.
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"In The settlers of Catan you control a group of settlers trying to tame the wilds on the remote but rich island of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: plains, meadows, mountains, hills, forests & desert. The random mix creates a different board for virtually every game"--Container.
19) 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...
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