In Endless Winter you travel back to 10,000 years BC. When you play the game, you take on the role of different tribal leaders leading their tribes through different eras. At the start of Endless Winter you are in charge of a hunter-gatherer group, which you must help develop into a civilized tribal community throughout the game. You do this by exploring, traveling around, expanding your tribe, hunting big game and building megaliths, large stone buildings. Downstream is an expansion of the game Endless Winter: Paleoamericans. Downstream cannot be played without the base game. In Downstream you canoe across the river, catch fish and receive points for landmarks on the terrain board. Endless Winter: Downstream adds an additional ability to the terrain board. Move your canoe along the river and receive points during the eclipse phase for having the most influence on the terrain tiles and the estuary. This expansion also includes a new animal type and a new type of tribe cards.

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strong> In Terraforming Mars: Prelude you choose a number of prelude cards that ensure that you get off to a flying start in the game. In addition, there are 5 new cooperatives and 7 new project cards that perfectly match the first steps of terraforming a planet. The Prelude expansion gives you a head start in the game. This means that a game of Terraforming Mars takes a little less time and you have more time for it during your games night! To play this Terraforming Mars expansion, you need the Terraforming Mars base game .

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This is the first (standalone) expansion for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. In Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures you will find ten new cases, six separate 'West End Adventures' and a series of four scenarios about Jack the Ripper. You get nothing more than a book with directions, a street directory, a map and a number of newspapers. Can you solve the mystery faster than Sherlock Holmes? The Games Friends: “ Fans of the first part of Sherlock Homes Consulting Detective can breathe a sigh of relief: there are more cases! We enjoyed the 4 Jack the Ripper scenarios and the 6 separate parts. The cases in this part are also extremely tough, so we haven't managed to get close to Sherlock's score yet, but we still loved it! As far as we are concerned, this is an absolute must for fans of spicy detective games! ”

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Play cards from your hand, place the dice you unlock on actions on the board (dice placement) and then move those dice to the other side of the river. Players take turns choosing one of these three actions until everyone has passed. Many actions produce or cost raw materials (resource management). Despite these simple rules, there are many ways to score points, both during the game and in the final score. During the game you send your pilgrims out, collect ghost cards, dragonflies, dragon cards, build buildings and place rocks, try to reach your goal cards and get as far as possible on the tracks near the lakes. At the end of the game, players still score points for crystals on their player board, the starting player, various Bitoku cards, the treasures of the lakes, the Iwakura rocks, the values ​​of their dice, their vision cards, and the points visible on their player boards. In short, Bitoku is a very versatile game with simple actions, but many possibilities and also with beautiful artwork and components.

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Ganges is a challenging game for the true enthusiast, where strategic insight and karma go hand in hand. You are an Indian ruler, who tries to collect fame and wealth with the help of workers and collected dice. You have your own province tableau on which you build tiles, which have various advantages when performing actions on the game board. Reaching the edge of your tableau also provides bonus actions. On the game board you can go to the harbor, where you take your boat onto the Ganges river to earn various bonuses. The market gives you money in combination with the markets on your game board. The palace offers various action options, including obtaining dice or re-rolling them. In the quarry you can purchase tiles for your tableau. For most actions, in addition to a worker, you also need a die of a certain value to be allowed to perform them. You have 2 scoring stones, one for fame and one for money, that run in opposite directions. To win, both stones must have reached or passed each other. Whoever achieves this with the largest difference wins the game. The Games Friends: “ Rajas of the Ganges is a wonderful game by Inka and Markus Brand. There are a lot of action options and ways to win, especially since you can focus on two different victory tracks. In addition, the scoring system is very original! Highly recommended for fans of Marco Polo, for example!"

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A brand new Second Edition of Mansion of Madness! This board game is fully cooperative and takes place in the same Universe as Eldritch Horror & Elder Sign. Can you escape the Mansion of Madness? This Second Edition is played with an app that can be downloaded for iOS and Android, with which you can go through various scenarios step by step. A winner among board games!

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Terraforming Mars takes place in the year 2400 on the planet Mars. In this board game you start with a minimal income and from there you try to build a successful machine. Together with your opponent you will convert Mars into a habitable planet, while trying to buy the right cards that can give you victory! The Games Friends: “ Terraforming Mars is a unique game that perfectly combines cooperative components with the battle for victory. You are dependent on each other, because together you are trying to make Mars habitable. But only one person will walk away with the victory... Highly recommended! "

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Dead of Winter is a semi-cooperative board game in which players try to survive the harsh winter in a post-apocalyptic world. The survivors will have to find a way to work together, resist outside threats and find food. But there is also danger in that collaboration, because not everyone can be trusted! You have to figure out who to trust and who to throw out of the group, all while trying to keep the killer zombies at bay. Can you survive in this horror winter? Or will you end up as zombie food? The Games Friends: " What a fantastic game this is! Unique to Dead of Winter is that you don't exactly know whether you can trust your fellow player, while you have to try to complete the challenging missions together. A cooperative winner with a unique twist! "

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The island needs your help in this cooperative board game! There have been powerful spirits on this isolated island since time immemorial. They are part of the natural world and at the same time something supernatural. Local residents, the Dahan, have learned to live alongside the spirits, but with a healthy dose of caution and respect. However, the island has now been “discovered” by invaders from a far away country. These would-be settlers take over the land and disrupt the natural balance, destroying the presence of the spirits along the way. As spirits, you must develop your qualities and work together to drive the invaders off your island before it's too late! Each round the spirits take action simultaneously, using their properties to push back the invaders, strengthen the island and help the local population, the Dahan. However, the spirits start small and limited, and must learn new tricks to compete with the rapidly advancing invaders, who, based on game-driven actions, spread across the island and build settlements, causing death and destruction along the way. sow. To win, the spirits (with the help of the Dahan) must destroy the invaders and chase away any survivors. However, the game ends in defeat if the island is overrun by the plague, if a spirit is completely destroyed, or if you act too slowly and cannot drive away the invaders in time. Are you a fan of cooperative games such as The Legends of Andor and Paleo, but are you looking for something a little more complicated and challenging? Then you might really like Spirit Island. The basic game alone is very variable with its many different spirits and random factors. Let alone if you also add some more extras such as concrete opponents and higher difficulty levels. Spirit Island is ranked incredibly high in the BoardGameGeek games rankings, so for cooperative gaming enthusiasts, the question isn't if you want to play it, but rather when! In Spirit Island you try together to ensure that the invaders do not overrun the island. Each round consists of 5 different phases, in which different things happen. Within each phase, the players play simultaneously, where they are allowed to discuss freely. Talking at the table is not only allowed, but usually necessary to win. In the spirit phase the spirits grow, gain energy and are allowed to play trait cards. In the second phase the players handle fast properties, in the third phase it is the turn of the game-controlled invaders. They send out their scouts, destroy the land and build various settlements. After they are ready, the spirits deal with their slow properties. In phase 5, the players prepare for the next round. At the start of the game, the invaders are at panic level 1. They are not afraid of the island and probably don't even know about the existence of the spirits. To win, you must completely clear the island of invaders. Earning Fear Cards will help you reach new levels of Panic with easier victory conditions. If you meet the current victory condition at any time, you win immediately. The invaders have then taken more than they can handle and all leave the island. You can lose in 3 ways: too much land has been destroyed, a spirit has been destroyed, or time has expired. Try to prevent that together and save the island!

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In the board game Scythe, each player tries to make his faction the richest and most powerful in Eastern Europe. Players explore and conquer territories, recruit recruits, produce goods and workers, build buildings, and deploy monstrous robots. Players start in Scythe by building their infrastructure and exploring the world. As their factions slowly grow stronger, there is one big question: will you coexist peacefully or will you go into battle? Will you manage to seize power? The Games Friends: “ Scythe combines a fantastic appearance (beautiful artwork and detailed miniatures) with wonderful gameplay. The actions are not very complicated, but there is still a lot of depth in this beautiful board game. This topper should not be missing in any games cabinet! ”

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In Woodcraft, players take turns choosing one of seven actions on an action wheel. The longer it takes before an action is chosen, the more valuable the action becomes. You use actions to manipulate your dice. These dice represent your wood that can be cut, glued, purchased or even grown. Manage your workshop, take care of your tools and work with your helpers to complete your orders, preferably on time, which will increase your prestige and make the whole forest talk about you.

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Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island features a number of epic scenarios set on a deserted island. In this board game you and your teammates have to survive and complete the assignment that comes with the scenario. You have to find food, protect your shelter and discover the island. That may sound simple, but it isn't! The rapidly changing weather, the wild animals and your own clumsiness make it difficult for you. Can you survive a few days on the island? The Games Friends: “ Robinson Crusoe is an epic adventure for the experienced board gamer. The different scenarios are super diverse, but all challenging. This game is great both cooperatively and thematically. ”

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The aliens have arrived and want to conquer Earth. The sky is filled with enemy ships. Humanity has retreated into underground bunkers. They hope to develop a weapon that can stop these invaders. Buy time by shooting down enemy ships and dig deeper into your base to increase your options for action. In this addictive solo game, every action you take the enemy ships come closer to your city that you are trying to defend with all your might. The dice determine the power of your actions: higher values ​​ensure more powerful actions, but also increase the speed of the enemy ships. Can you save the city from destruction?

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Paladins of the West Kingdom is set during a very turbulent period in the West Frankish Empire around 900 AD. The villages on the borders of the West Frankish Empire are threatened by Saracens, Vikings and Byzantines. As Nobles, players are tasked with gathering workers from the major cities to build defenses, spread the faith throughout the country and repel various attacks. The Games Friends: " Our favorite game in the West Kingdom Trilogy. There are a lot of choices, but the actions still feel logical. We think the strong element is that you cannot focus on everything in one game. This means that you can always do something different. try something else and you will be able to play Paladins for a long time. A great recommendation that will remain one of our favorite games for a while. "

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America in the 19th century: you're a rancher, bringing cattle from Texas to Kansas City. This earns you money and victory points. Needless to say, every time you arrive in Kansas City, you'll want to have your most valuable livestock with you. However, the "Great Western Trail" requires not only that you keep your herd in good condition, but also that you use the various buildings along the route wisely. It can also be a good idea to hire the right staff: cowboys to improve your herd, craftsmen to build your own buildings or engineers for the important railway line. If you manage your herd wisely and navigate the opportunities and pitfalls of Great Western Trail, you are sure to rack up the most victory points and win the game. The second edition of Great Western Trail includes solitaire rules, making the number of players 1-4. The Games Friends: "Great Western Trail was already a wonderful game, but the beautiful new artwork makes it a real joy to play. The great thing is that you always place the buildings on the game board in a different way, so every game is different." Highly recommended!"

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The adventure continues! Storm clouds are gathering and the seas are turning rough - do you have what it takes to overcome these obstacles and write a new chapter in history? As if the life of a privateer in the Caribbean wasn't exciting enough, an ocean of new possibilities stretches out before you. With new project cards you expand existing ones, adding new effects and variation to the game. New home bases give players individual skills. You can optionally play a new campaign, with new Legacy Tiles and a new story (which ties into the original story, but can be played without completing the original campaign). And last but not least, an optional scenario lets you help drive the colonial powers out of the Caribbean again. And other surprises.... Maracaibo: The Uprising contains a wealth of new modules and scenarios that you can mix and match as you please: from the simple to the complex, with familiar and entirely new concepts. The Games Friends: "This is just a very good expansion. It doesn't do anything extremely innovative, but the new elements still fit well into the basic game. In addition, there is also a new story, so you always get some new rules and tiles. .An absolute must-have for fans of the base game!”

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Take a trip to the US in the 1920s and tear the veil that hides the unspeakable threats of Elsewhere. As agents working for the Bureau of Investigation, you are tasked with investigating paranormal cases inspired by the writings of HP Lovecraft. Explore Boston, Arkham and exotic lands! Follow clues, interview witnesses, find clues and take action to solve these five brand new and strange cases. This is a cooperative and standalone game based on the Sherlock Holmes Consulting detective system, with some twists and new mechanics.

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Root Riverfolk is the first expansion for the Root board game. In this expansion you will find two new factions: The Riverfolk Copany and The Lizard Cult. There are also cooperative scenarios so you have even more variety.

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In the heart of Viennese modernism, cafés compete for customers. Inspiring artists, important politicians and tourists from all over the world populate Vienna and need a hotel room. This is your chance to transform your small café into a world-famous hotel. Hire staff, fulfill your guests' wishes and win the Emperor's favor. Only then will your café become the Grand Austria Hotel. The starting player rolls the dice, sorts them by the number rolled and places them on the corresponding action spaces. On a turn, a player chooses one of six actions and carries it out. The number of dice available in the corresponding action spaces determines how much the player gets from the action. The player then removes one of the dice and can perform additional actions. With the different actions a player can obtain the necessary drinks and dishes, prepare the rooms or hire staff. But no hotel can grow without guests. Smartly choosing which guests to attract and completing their orders brings important bonus promotions. The staff cards also have several advantages, but the game ends after seven rounds and no player can do everything they want. Therefore, the one who makes the right decisions and finds the best way to create bonus promotions wins. With 116 different cards and a new setup in each game, Grand Austria Hotel offers tremendous replayability. Each game stands alone and requires new tactics and strategies.

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Frosthaven is the story of a small outpost far north of the capital White Oak, an outpost that barely survives the harsh weather and invasions of known and unknown forces. There, a group of mercenaries will help bring this settlement back from the brink of destruction. Not only do they have to deal with the harsh elements, but there are other, much more dangerous threats in the brutal cold. There are Algox, the larger, yeti-like cousins ​​of the Inox, who attack from the mountains; Lurkers streaming in from the northern sea; and rumors of machines roaming the frozen wastelands of their own free will. The band of mercenaries must face all these dangers, perhaps making peace with these new races so they can work together against even more sinister forces. Frosthaven is a standalone adventure from the designer and publisher of Gloomhaven that features sixteen new characters, three new races, over twenty new enemies, over a hundred new items, and a new campaign with 100 scenarios. Characters and items from Gloomhaven can be used in Frosthaven and vice versa. Not only does Frosthaven have the familiar combat mechanics of Gloomhaven, but there's plenty more to do outside of combat, like tons of mysteries to solve, a seasonal event system, and player control over how this ramshackle village expands, with each new building opening up new ways offers to make progress. Frosthaven has a brand new set of items, but there is a mechanism to transfer items from 'Gloomhaven'. However, because it is a remote location, these products are imported and are not there as standard. Resources are much more valuable and you have to build items through a crafting system instead of just buying them.

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With the new board game Endless Winter you travel back to 10,000 years BC. When you play the game, you take on the role of different tribal leaders who lead their tribes through different eras. At the start of Endless Winter you are in charge of a hunter-gatherer group, which you must help develop into a civilized tribal community throughout the game. You do this by exploring, traveling around, expanding your tribe, hunting big game and building megaliths, large stone buildings. Cave Paintings is an extension of the game Endless Winter: Paleoamericans. Cave Paintings cannot be played without the base game. The Cave Paintings expansion adds the element of painting to the game. In the Stone Age, cave paintings were an important part of life. In this way, prehistoric man wanted to leave to his descendants what they did at that time. Also in Endless Winter: Paleoamericans it is now possible to create cave paintings. The expansion features four cave painting boards where players can connect dots to receive powerful rewards.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is FFG's longest running LCG and is getting a new base game. In the box you will find enough cards and parts to play with up to four players. It also includes campaign cards, favors and charges that are brand new to the game, and for players who own the old base game, these cards will be available for free as a print-and-play on FFG's website. The Games Friends: "Lord of the Rings The Card Game LCG is an absolute must in our opinion! In many things it falls a bit between Arkham Horror and Marvel Champions and that is of course absolutely no punishment. New in this version is the campaign system, which allows you to play all scenarios in a campaign mode. This means you get cards after each scenario and your deck gets better and better.

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Viscounts of the West Kingdom is set in a time when the power of the king is slowly decreasing. The king chose peace over wealth and even offered the enemies money to stop fighting. Peace came, but poverty caused many people to lose confidence in the crown. We as viscounts must keep a close eye on that trust, because the support of the people is the most important. The goal in Viscounts of the West Kingdom is very simple: collect the most victory points. You can get these by building buildings, writing manuscripts and working in the castle. You start the game with a number of people, but you must try to select the talented workers as quickly as possible so that you can take advantage of their gifts. Each turn you travel through the kingdom looking for a way to increase your influence there. You do all this until the kingdom is prosperous again or until it has descended into absolute poverty. Or both!

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This expansion decides how each player starts the game. This extension adds: • A block on which each player can fill in their starting supplies, so that you start asymmetrically from each other. • A different set of sponsorship goals • 16 x 2 new departments for more variety in the game

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Age of Innovation is a standalone game set in the world of Terra Mystica. Twelve factions, each with unique characteristics, populate this world of different terrain types. In this world you will compete to erect buildings and merge them into cities. Each game allows you to create new combinations of factions and abilities, so every game is different. You control one of these factions and will terraform the terrain to your favorite surface so that you can erect your buildings there. Proximity to other factions may limit your expansion, but it also gives you significant advantages in the game. This tension adds to the appeal of the Terra Mystica series. Upgrade your buildings to gain valuable resources such as tools, scholars, money and power. Build schools to progress in different sciences and collect books that you can use to create innovations. Build your palace to gain a powerful new skill or build workshops, guilds and universities to complete your culture.

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In the 16th century, Russia began to expand eastward to develop the vast areas of Siberia. This stage in history is closely associated with the name "Stroganov". In the game Stroganov, players try to collect the best furs to gain wealth and fame as they travel across the vastness of Siberia. They will travel through Siberia in the spring, summer and autumn before returning home each winter. After four years (rounds), the player who has used his actions the best and collected the most victory points wins. Every year the players must move east through the landscape. They can spend horses if they want to travel further. Once they have progressed, they can take a basic action such as trading or collecting furs or coins. Finally, they can take more advanced actions such as visiting a village, setting up a yurt, accepting a Tsar's wish (map), setting up a hunting lodge, or purchasing a landscape field. All of these actions - combined with exploration and some story telling along the way - earn players victory points at the end of the game. Every winter, players return to Tyumen to prepare for a new year. After four years, the game ends, with players scoring victory points based on collecting the correct landscape tiles, fulfilling the Tsar's wishes, building hunting lodges, collecting furs, and more. The Games Friends: Stroganov looks beautiful and has a pretty unique theme. The actions are not too complicated, but the choice of symbols sometimes makes it feel more difficult than it actually is. Due to the changing tiles on the board, there is sufficient variation, but despite this, this game will not be on the table every week due to the enormous competition from other games in this genre. But, definitely recommended to try!

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While the factions in Eastern Europe continue to fight with each other, the rest of the world is also waking up. Two new factions, Albion and Togawa send delegates to the areas surrounding the factory. In this expansion you will find two new factions, 10 miniatures and 62 wooden tokens. To play this Scythe expansion, you need the Scythe base game . The Games Friends: " Scythe is of course fantastic and this expansion is also fun. However, we think it works better with a somewhat larger group, three players is the minimum as far as we are concerned. So a big tip for the fans . "

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