The Best Games from Stonemaier Games 🇺🇸🏢 2026

The Wingspan: European Expansion broadens the horizons of the original Wingspan game, introducing a captivating array of European birds, each with unique abilities that enhance gameplay and player interaction.

Wingspan Pocket is a smaller, faster card game version of Elizabeth Hargrave's bird classic Wingspan, published by Stonemaier Games. It plays in about 25 to 35 minutes and is rated for ages 8 and up. If you love Wingspan but rarely have time for a full game, this small box gives you the core feel in a fraction of the time.

Tuscany Essential Edition is an expansion for Viticulture, enhancing the original game with three key modules from the original Tuscany expansion. This expansion brings new depth and variety to the gameplay, making it a must-have for fans of Viticulture.

Tokaido is a beautifully designed board game where players embark on a journey across the "East sea road", one of Japan's most scenic routes. The essence of the game lies in experiencing the journey itself, with players encountering various events and collecting diverse items along the way.

Scythe: The Rise of Fenris transports players to a Europe on the brink of a new era, following the ebb and flow of empires after the Great War. As the economy thrives, morale soars, and defenses stand strong, strange reports of soldiers with glowing eyes in the countryside surface, yet they appear distant and seemingly harmless.

Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest sails players into the adventurous world of Galecrest, where they become admirals of sky pirate ships. This game is a refreshed and expanded edition of the 2012 Libertalia, featuring new art, more characters, and additional game mechanics. It's all about strategy, treasure hunting, and outmaneuvering rivals in the pirate fleet.

Rolling Realms is a roll-and-write game designed by Jamey Stegmaier, born out of the desire to connect and engage with people globally during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. This game transcends the traditional board game format by allowing an infinite number of players to join, making it ideal for both live and virtual play sessions.

In a distant future, humans are no longer present on Earth, leaving a void filled by an evolved species of bees known as Mellifera. Players control one of twenty unique factions, each starting with a hive, resources, and worker bees. The goal is to explore planets, gather resources, develop technologies, and create sculptures to showcase their faction's strengths before winter arrives and actions become limited.

Players embark on a new adventure in Siberia, where a massive meteorite has awakened ancient corruption. Led by Dr. Tarkovsky, they explore the taiga in search of artifacts and glory while dealing with challenges. This competitive, card-driven exploration game involves building machines, using cards to gain power and unique abilities, and improving mechs to overcome corruption.

Players explore the smallest island of the Japanese archipelago in Tokaido Duo. They experience various landscapes from the perspectives of three distinct characters: a pilgrim visiting temples and hot springs, a merchant crafting and selling handmade goods, and an artist painting beautiful scenery. By embarking on adventures with all three characters, players collect points and deepen their connection to their journeys.

Players take on the role of amateur dracologists in a vibrant world where dragons of all shapes and sizes soar through the skies. They will excavate hidden chambers in their sanctuaries to attract these magnificent creatures, allowing them to settle and combine powerful abilities. Inspired by the mechanics of Wingspan, the game introduces unique elements that create a distinct experience.

Duel of Meloch is a standalone duel by Jamey Stegmaier that merges Scythe and Expeditions into a 45-minute head-to-head game for 1 to 2 players aged 14 and up (German edition: Feuerland Spiele). If you know either game, you can sit down and play.