The best games by Andrea Chiarvesio 🇮🇹👨 2026

Marvel United: X-Men is an expansion to the cooperative board game Marvel United, focusing on the beloved X-Men universe. This game invites players to embody iconic Marvel heroes, joining forces to thwart the nefarious schemes of a villain who is orchestrating their master plan behind the scenes. With a mix of strategy, collaboration, and superhero flair, this game brings the X-Men's battles and stories to life on the tabletop.

In Kingsburg, players assume the roles of Lords dispatched by the King to oversee frontier territories. The game unfolds over five years, comprising a total of 20 turns. Each year consists of three production seasons, allowing players to gather resources, construct structures, and train troops. However, every fourth turn ushers in winter, a time when all players must individually confront an invading army. Despite this threat, Kingsburg remains a competitive rather than cooperative game.

In the realm of Kingsburg, monstrous invaders threaten the borders, prompting your king to entrust you with the governance of a province. As a governor, you must manage your province, influence the King's advisors, and gather resources to expand and defend your lands. But you're not alone in seeking the advisors' favor – rival governors vie for resources to strengthen their territories too.

The Crusades have summoned Richard the Lionheart to the Middle East, while John Lackland attempts to consolidate his power back in England, recruiting the Sheriff of Nottingham. Players ally with either Robin Hood or John Lackland, traveling through England to gather prestige points and influence the Crusades from afar. At the end of the game, Richard returns to what is left of his kingdom, and the player with the most prestige wins.

Players enter a dungeon to collect treasures and reach the highest character level. They must challenge their luck to succeed in their adventure, but can always run away when faced with a formidable enemy. Opting for the cowardly yet sometimes logical approach earns them shame, which is counted against them at the end of the game.

Hyperborea is a strategic board game set in a mythical realm where players lead kingdoms striving for dominance after the fall of an ancient civilization. The game features a unique blend of civilization-building elements and innovative mechanics.

In the unimaginable darkness of Kingsport, silent wanderers are summoned to a profane festival with the aim of invoking unspeakable horrors. As a high priest of a shadowy cult, you must dominate the city by summoning cosmic beings and unholy gods while trying to thwart the investigators who aim to stop you. The game lasts for 12 rounds, with players striving to earn cult points to emerge victorious.

Join the adventurers in the year 1010, following the fall of Bosparan. The kingdom of Raul is in turmoil as Emperor Hal is missing after a hunting expedition, and the noble Answin is sowing discord to seize the throne. Players assume the roles of those who remained in the imperial city of Gareth, choosing whether to support the usurper Answin or the rightful heir Brin. With the orc invasion raging, players can influence the outcome of the struggle, dramatically affecting the story's conclusion. This game accommodates 3-8 players aged 14 and up, featuring over 200 cards, eight colored tokens, and an expansive board illustrated by Nadine Schäkel.

Signorie is a strategic board game that transports players to the vibrant and complex landscape of 15th-century Italy, where noble families vie for power, influence, and control over the burgeoning city-states. As a Signore, or lord, of one of these prestigious families, players must navigate the tumultuous political waters of the Renaissance, leveraging their resources, influence, and strategic acumen to shape Italy's future and cement their legacy in history.

In ancient Greece, city-states flourished by expanding their populations and cultures while occasionally waging wars against each other. Players represent one of these city-states, managing resources and building structures to gain points and favor from the gods residing on Olympus. The game features worker placement mechanics and allows for strategic worship of deities to gain advantages, while also introducing options for aggression against other players.