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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is dead. His last conscious act on his deathbed was to compose the Lacrimosa movement of his Opus Requiem. You are one of his sponsors and will meet the widow to participate one last time in financing the works of the Austrian genius. Also, together with Mozart, you will reminisce and retell all your memories to ensure that she portrays you in the best light when writing her memoirs to go down in history as Mozart's most important patron. In Lacrimosa, players take on the role of patrons of the deceased musician, who contributed one last time to the composer's works with their money. During the game you play in two different timelines: the present and the past. Now you commission the missing parts of the Requiem for other composers to complete. Developing events from the past, the game takes place in five eras where you contribute by purchasing new compositions from the composer to sell or exhibit, accompanying him on the various journeys through the most important courts and theaters in Europe, and gather the resources you need to support the musician throughout his career. During the game you play cards from a limited hand that you improve as the game progresses. These cards can be played as actions or as resource generators, and players must optimize their resources and finances to support their best version of the story and their relationship with Mozart.

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Autumn is not the best time to climb a scaffolding in Moscow, but it is still much better than doing it in winter. Tsar Ivan wants to see results and our team will prove to him that we are the best builders in town. We will surely finish those decorative arches with the most glittering stones and secure our place on the list of the government's trusted workers. Sheila Santos and Israel Cendrero make up the game designing duo known as Llama Dice. To date, they have released several titles with various Spanish publishers (1987 Channel Tunnel, Mondrian, Smoothies), and The Red Cathedral is the first game they published with Devir. Pedro Soto (Holmes, Sherlock & Mycroft, Papua) and Chema Román (El mundo de Águila Roja) created the game's graphics, with a great tribute to Ivan Bilibin, an iconic Russian artist from the early twentieth century. Despite being from a much later period, his influence is very recognizable in the game. The Red Cathedral is a strategic board game in which players take on the roles of construction teams. Their task is to jointly set up St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, as ordered by Ivan the Terrible. However, only one of them will be able to win the Tsar's favor. During the game, players can perform one of three actions: allocate a section of the cathedral, send resources to that section to build it, or move to the game board to obtain more resources. Each of these actions has its own mechanics and requires players to keep a close eye on what the other players are doing. Once the sections of the cathedral have been assigned, players take possession of the spaces in each column that form their section. The more sections are built and the more towers are added to each section, the more points the player will receive at the end of the game. The players can send resources to the cathedral sections they have claimed. When they complete each of those sections, they receive rewards in cash and prestige points. They can also add decorations to the finished areas to gain even more recognition from the Tsar. This part of the game also works like clockwork, as once a player completes the construction of their sixth section, the game ends. The game board shows us the iconic rondel of The Red Cathedral. Here the players can obtain all the necessary types of resources to work on their work on the cathedral, as well as favors from the guilds and professionals to make the most of their visit to the market. In the central roundel, players choose the die they want to use and move as many spaces as are shown at the top of the die to obtain the resources indicated in the space indicated by the die. The Red Cathedral is a very accessible game in terms of rules, as it is very easy to understand the different levels of the game, but it remains very interesting in terms of strategy. It will certainly please those who are more interested in the challenge of strategically optimizing their position in each game than in the complexity of the rules.

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The construction of St. Basil's Cathedral is progressing steadily. The time has come to seek out the best specialists from each guild and apply their skills and knowledge to turn this monument into something that will amaze even the Tsar. It is necessary to send contractors to the farthest corners of Russia to stand out from the competition and achieve victory. Contractors is the first expansion of The Red Cathedral, the hit game from Shei Santos and Isra Cendrero in which players build Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral and compete to make the most memorable contribution and win the Tsar's favor. The expansion is also illustrated by Pedro Soto and Chema Román, two artists inspired by the work of Ivan Bilbin, the Russian artist known for his majestic representation of Slavic folklore in his works. The Red Cathedral stands out among recent games for its original rondel mechanism and has captured the hearts of thousands of players around the world. The expansion comes in a box with almost as much content as the original game and takes the experience to another dimension. In Contractors we find 10 new guilds that can be combined with those from the base game, 6 additional blueprint cards and a new card for solo mode. Many of these new guilds use the Contractors module, which includes a new board with a map of Russia. You will send the contractors throughout Russia to recruit the talent of the country's best specialists and craftsmen to help build the cathedral. As in the original game, each of these guilds contain 3 different maps, one of which can be included in the game per guild, meaning Contractors offers 30 new ways to play The Red Cathedral. Some other highlights include a black die that can be used in addition to the 5 existing dice to obtain resources, diamonds that serve as a wild-card form of resource, and the contractors, which are Kozak meeples that add an element of worker placement to the add game.

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Jerusalem, 33 AD: A crowd gathers at the city gates to welcome Jesus of Nazareth as he prepares to celebrate the Passover seder with his apostles and followers. With a revolutionary message he has gathered followers everywhere, but also aroused suspicion among religious authorities. The Last Supper will soon be celebrated, and the fate of one of the most influential figures in human history will be sealed. In Ierusalem: Anno Domini we represent one of the communities of followers of Jesus of Nazareth who, coming to Jerusalem from nearby towns and villages, want to get closer to the place of the Last Supper and feel as close as possible to the seats of Jesus and his want to position apostles. The closer we are, the more points we earn at the end of the game. We also score for the sacrificial symbols and parable tiles we have collected. Different locations are shown on the board: the market, the desert, the mountain, the lake and the temple. After sending our minions to one of these locations, we get stones, bread and fish, as well as denarii or cards that allow us to perform more than one action. Among these actions, players can choose between listening to a parable, going to the table, changing places or granting a favor. All this is happening while the Sanhedrin is running out of patience. When this happens, as symbolized by a tile moving on a marker, the endgame is activated. However, the most important element of the game are the cards. Each card has a symbol that corresponds to one of the five key locations in the game. As we play them, we form combinations that will allow us to bring the apostles to the table of the Last Supper. The optimal placement of our followers around Jesus and the apostles will also be done through the management of cards, as well as various tools at our disposal. Behind a very compelling theme, Ierusalem: Anno Domini will not disappoint lovers of challenging games. Players have a wide range of options at their fingertips and multiple ways to earn points. Preparing the best strategies to get the most out of your followers will be one of the keys to victory.

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The King of the Dwarves has finally issued a decree to the houses of all clans: Karrak-sür-Kazar, the sacred mountain and ancestral home of the dwarves since the First Age of Beard, must be reclaimed. For too long, it has been haunted by the poison of the dark lords, whose creatures desecrate the halls that once housed the noblest of all dwarves. The taint cannot endure. The dwarves return to the mountain! Designed by Germán P. Millán (author of Bitoku, Sabika, and Men Nefer) and illustrated by Enrique Fernández, Covenant can be played solo or with up to four players aged 14 and up, in sessions lasting approximately 100 minutes. In Covenant, each player leads a dwarven clan that has made a pact to reclaim their ancestral home. Over the course of three rounds, known as eras, each clan contributes to the reconstruction of the lost city, conquered and destroyed by dark forces centuries ago. During their turns, players assign the dwarves of their clan to various tasks. They explore the ancient halls, drive out their enemies, and rebuild their home. At the end of the game, the clan with the most fame receives the monarch's recognition and takes victory. Dwarf tokens and tools allow players to do all sorts of things: excavate the mountain, defeat the enemies that dwell there, and construct various buildings that bring light back to the ancient halls. Once all clan turns have been completed, the council meets; there, players retrieve their dwarves, earn benefits, and accumulate fame for various aspects of the game. Will your clan be able to restore the lost glory of the dwarves?

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The Salton Sea is a unique location in California, near the Mexican border. This salt lake has unique properties that make it a perfect location for geothermal energy generation, which harnesses the Earth's heat. In this area of intense geothermal activity, drilling is done to extract steam and hot water. This process extracts lithium from the earth and sells it as part of a modern industry, far removed from fossil fuels. This will lead the energy transition to a fully renewable future. Designed by David Bernal and illustrated by Amelia Sales, Salton Sea can be played solo or in groups of up to four players in sessions of approximately 120 minutes. During the game, players manage their geothermal lithium mining operations to earn the most points. Mining and processing this material will be the driving force behind your business. On your turn, you place one of your four engineers on one of the available action spaces. There are three different groups of actions: Industrial actions: These actions allow you to obtain an exploration license, drill, mine lithium, process it, or repair machinery. It's up to you to manage the engineers at every point in the game to maximize your company's potential. However, there's no single path to success. The game rewards you for depleted land, completed contracts, short-term goals, business development, or research. Will you be able to harness the power of the Salton Sea and create the most efficient geothermal company?

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The year is 1977. You're a promising musician dreaming of success with your band. Over the next few months, you'll rehearse, perform, write songs, and promote your band. With careful planning and a little luck, you'll become more famous than anyone else and break through as the artist of the year. Designed by rock legend and board game enthusiast Jackie Fox (of the 70s rock band The Runaways) and illustrated by Jennifer Giner, Rock Hard: 1977 is a game for 2 to 5 players ages 14 and up, with sessions lasting 45 to 90 minutes. Using worker placement mechanics, players take on the role of a rising rock star and compete to earn the most Fame points over multiple rounds. Rock Hard: 1977 is played over up to nine rounds, each representing a typical day in a month in 1977, from April through December. You win the game by accumulating the most Fame… And how do you earn Fame? By increasing your reputation, skills, and song quality, securing productions, performance, and promotional bonuses, scoring record deals and royalties, playing gigs, and hanging out at the hottest spots. Each player has a unique manager who helps them boost their music career with a specific skill. Of course, you have to pay for their work, otherwise it costs you Fame points. And sometimes a rocker needs a little extra help to get through the day. That's why players can also consume candy to get an extra turn and perform more actions. But overconsumption can lead to a sugar rush. The game is impressively designed. The personal player board is designed like an amplifier, with knobs acting as markers that you adjust during the game. The turn order is indicated by guitar picks, and the money resembles real dollars. Behind this original theme lies a strong mechanic. Players experience continuous growth, from the early stages of earning extra money and a small band to major concerts on legendary stages. All this with a wide variety of event cards and unique skills of rockers and managers that make every game different. Are you ready to become a rock star?

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Expand The White Castle with a new game board and additional actions! Matcha introduces numerous new features that add variety to your gaming experience: a new bridge with its own dice, new locations where you can gain influence (the teahouse) and gather resources (the pond view), new clan members (the geishas), and an additional resource: the chasen . You also get an extra turn to accumulate as many influence points as possible. Designed by Sheila Santos and Israel Cendrero (the duo known as Llama Dice, also the authors of The Red Cathedral ) and featuring atmospheric illustrations by Joan Guardiet, The White Castle: Matcha is the first expansion to The White Castle . This expansion includes a central game board expansion, a green bridge, five green dice, sixteen coins, twenty-six tiles, four personal boards, twenty geisha figures, and thirty-nine cards. Just like in the base game, the goal is to accumulate as many influence points as possible by placing clan members in strategic locations throughout the castle. This expansion adds a fourth group of pawns to your personal inventory: the geishas, who are housed in the teahouse. The tea ceremony is at the heart of Japanese culture and embodies fundamental values such as hospitality, respect, and Zen philosophy. It is believed that tea, imported from China in the 12th century, helped solve the health problems of Buddhist monks. Over the years, the ceremony evolved into a haven for samurai, far from battle. Master Sen no Rikyu played a key role in transforming the tea ceremony into a sign of status and later even a platform for cultural, religious, and political negotiations. Thus, the ritual is not only about hospitality but also about respect and political finesse. Throughout the game, placing your clan members well in the Chashitsu (tea house) will grant you greater influence in the Himeji court. But that's not all: you also gain an additional action each round, increasing the total number of available actions in the game from nine to twelve. Are you ready to return to Himeji Castle and master the subtleties of the tea ceremony? Please note: The White Castle: Matcha box contains a small envelope with five cards. These are intended to replace their counterparts from the main deck. There was a small error in the graphics, which we discovered in time and were able to fix. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope you enjoy this fantastic expansion!

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The Galactic Senate has issued the "Transgalactic Decree" to expand their knowledge and influence beyond the known boundaries of the universe. Fleets from every planet have been sent into space, seeking adventure, wealth, and—hopefully—an influential seat in the power structures beyond known space. Transgalactica is a worker-placement and engine-building game with a high degree of player interaction. To succeed in this game, you'll travel to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, improve your fleet's influence at the galactic level, compete with other fleets for technological advancement, expand a commercial network, and possibly even send representatives to the Galactic Senate to demand political advantages. The game was designed by Daniele Tascini (known for works such as Tzolk'in , The Voyages of Marco Polo , and Tiletum ) and illustrated by Edu Valls (the creator of Bitoku and 3 Ring Circus ). Transgalactica is suitable for 2 to 5 players aged 14 and up and takes approximately 75 minutes. With worker placement and track management as the main mechanics, you'll explore the vastness of space, brave unknown dangers, and discover remote planets. The game consists of five rounds. In each round, players use their Captains to perform powerful actions on their personal control panels. Other players can then perform the same actions with their crews, but without the corresponding bonus. Along the way, you'll increase your military power, political influence, or technological level, and earn victory points by exploring, trading, mining, or completing missions. May the best space explorer prevail!

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We've finally perfected the power of steam and can now use it to our advantage! We live in an unprecedented period of progress, with new steam-powered inventions being developed faster than ever before. Cities are growing, commerce is flourishing, and we're working on our most ambitious machine yet: a gigantic contraption that will bring even more progress to the city. Sure, some trees are being cut down and the river is flowing less vigorously than it used to, but there's still an abundance of trees and water. We could certainly use that extra space to expand the city—and it's not like the ancient creatures of those woods can do anything about it. In Daitoshi , you choose during your turn whether to produce or move your magnate to a new district. In that district, you can put your workers to work, exploit forests or river areas to satisfy your insatiable need for steam, and perform an action to assert yourself in the city. These actions not only contribute to your quest for recognition but also help all the inhabitants of the great city. You expand the city and provide districts with electricity, discover and develop new steam-powered inventions, and trade with distant cities. Perhaps you even participate in the construction of the colossal urban project: the Mega Machine. This involves clearing forests and draining rivers, but in your generosity, you give the displaced workers from those areas new jobs in your service. According to ancient legends, forests and rivers are protected by yōkai, but progress isn't held back by fairy tales. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to participate in some reforestation projects—while at the same time concealing your involvement in the misuse of natural resources...

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