Savings Program Expert: Offers

About five thousand years ago, a resilient group of farmers and hunters built a thriving community on the Orkney Islands in northern Scotland. Instead of discarding their empty shells, broken tools, bones, and other debris, they used these materials to form large mounds of earth over hundreds of years. Later generations dug into these middens to create chambers and tunnels that offered protection from the bitter winds and cold winter months. In Skara Brae , the goal is to gather various resources to feed, clothe, and shelter the growing community of settlers. Players take turns drawing Village cards and deploying their workers to furnish, cook, craft, clean, and trade. At the end of each round, players must maintain their settlers, which likely also creates new midden waste that needs to be cleared. After four rounds, the player with the most victory points wins.

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As one of the universe's leading scientists, you are highly sought after. You've spent the past two years on Alarria, a small terrestrial planet a few light-years from Earth. There, you've studied the diverse native fauna, and your fieldwork has already yielded impressive results. But your time as a humble researcher is coming to an abrupt end. An asteroid roughly the size of a small country has appeared on radar and is hurtling toward Alarria—a planet-destroying threat. If not addressed quickly, the planet could be wiped out entirely. Three different plans have been put into motion, each with a minuscule chance of success. A powerful laser is tracking the asteroid's trajectory and will fire as soon as it comes within range, hoping to reduce the dangerous object to dust. An energy barrier might just be enough to alter the asteroid's course and save Alarria. And in a last-ditch effort to preserve some of the planet's unique species, an evacuation plan has been devised. The nearby moon Fortuna, covered in forests, has been tested and found to be capable of supporting life—and thankfully, lies outside the expected impact zone. All that's left to do is relocate as many species as possible before impact occurs. Your research is at a standstill, as the planet's greatest minds have gathered to develop the three plans. Time is ticking away, and the asteroid is getting closer. What will you focus on? Which plan has the greatest chance of success? There's not a moment to lose... How to Save a World is a worker-placement game that focuses on hand-building and resource management. Each turn, you assign workers to crucial tasks or play action cards to support your goals. At the end of each round, the progress of your projects is evaluated, and the asteroid approaches again. Can you make the right decisions to prevent catastrophe in this thrilling sci-fi experience?

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Tianxia is set during a decisive period in Chinese history: the Warring States period, around 260 BC. During this time, the seven kingdoms—Yan, Zhao, Han, Wei, Qi, Chu and Qin—were engaged in fierce conflict with each other and with nomadic tribes such as the Xiongnu, who posed a constant threat from the north. Although sections of the Great Wall had been built since the 8th century BCE, the later part of this period saw a significant increase in defensive structures. Even before the Qin dynasty managed to unify the kingdoms, extensive fortifications, watchtowers, and new wall sections were constructed to protect the borders. In Tianxia, players take on the role of leaders of noble families striving for prestige and favor from the powerful rulers of the seven Warring Kingdoms. The game lasts four rounds, during which you install governors in regions and strengthen the influence of various ruling houses, thus gaining their favor. At the same time, you sell goods to merchant ships along the Chinese coast to gain wealth and bonuses. But you mustn't lose sight of the threat of nomadic warriors on the northern borders. You must train soldiers, build walls, and erect towers to defend your interests against the advancing Xiongnu. Every defensive action earns you prestige. Each round, the nomads advance and gather more forces. When they reach the border, a battle takes place that affects all players. At the end of the game, the player who has proven himself best as governor, politician, trader and defender of the empire wins. Tianxia combines Euro-style strategy with tower defense elements, offering a fresh and dynamic gaming experience. Players build economic engines, defend the empire, and battle for victory via multiple paths. Each player controls a unique, asymmetric character with special powers, creating variety, depth, and high replayability. No two sessions are the same. Created by Daniele Tascini, Tianxia is a proud addition to the acclaimed T-series. The game offers rich, strategic gameplay for experienced players, a streamlined solo mode, and innovative elements that will appeal to both fans and new players.

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At the end of 1135, Henry I, King of England, died unexpectedly without a male heir to succeed him. His daughter, Empress Matilda, considered herself the rightful heir. But the deceased king's favorite nephew, Stephen of Blois, was quicker and, with the help of his brother, the Bishop of Winchester, had himself crowned king. Matilda's supporters refused to accept Stephen's rule, leading to a civil war that plunged England into chaos for eighteen years. This conflict became known as The Anarchy . In The Anarchy, players take on the role of English nobles loyal to King Stephen. Over five rounds, they build up their domain, defend their castle against the advancing Angevin armies, and storm strongholds loyal to Matilda with homemade siege weapons. The player who musters the most courage, loyalty, influence, and strength, while avoiding discontent, proves to be Stephen's most loyal ally and receives his greatest earldom at the end of the game.

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