The best games presented at the Spiel 2012 game fair in Essen, Germany 2025

Dixit 3: Journey expands the enchanting world of Dixit with 84 new cards, each adorned with evocative and surreal artwork that stirs the imagination and fuels storytelling. As an expansion to the beloved Dixit game, it enhances the experience by offering a fresh array of visually stunning cards that players can use to inspire their tales, adding depth and variety to the game's creative narrative play.

In Love Letter, you must compete with other suitors to deliver a romantic letter to Princess Annette, who has secluded herself in the palace.

In King of Tokyo: Power Up!, an expansion for King of Tokyo, introduces the new character, Pandakai, a giant panda bear. This expansion enhances your game by allowing each player to craft a unique deck from eight Evolution cards associated with their monster.

The Resistance: Avalon is a standalone game set in the legendary world of King Arthur, combining the mechanics of secret identities and deduction found in The Resistance with a thematic backdrop of Arthurian legend and the struggle between good and evil.

Qwixx is a fast-paced and engaging dice game that involves all players actively, regardless of whose turn it is. It combines simple mechanics with a need for strategic decision-making, making it a fun and interactive game for all involved.

Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.

Cockroach Poker Royal (Kakerlakenpoker Royal) elevates the art of bluffing to a royally entertaining level. This game, a twist on the original Kakerlakenpoker, swaps the traditional poker deck for one festooned with critters like cockroaches, rats, and stink bugs, emphasizing bluffing over traditional poker hands.

Coup is a strategic bluffing game set in an Italian city-state. Players, as heads of rival families, seek to outmaneuver and eliminate others to be the last one standing. Influence is key, represented by face-down character cards, each offering unique powers.

7 Wonders: Cities is the second expansion for the critically acclaimed game 7 Wonders. It introduces new elements and mechanics that add depth and aggression to the gameplay, enhancing interaction between players.

Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative, real-time board game that offers an exhilarating and unique gaming experience. The game's theme centers around players working together to escape a cursed temple before it collapses.

Concordia is a peaceful yet strategic board game set in Roman times, focusing on economic development and expansion. It is designed for 2-5 players aged 13 and up.

Hanabi, named after the Japanese word for "fireworks," invites players to collaboratively create the perfect fireworks display. In this cooperative game, the goal is to arrange cards on the table in the correct order to achieve a stunning pyrotechnic spectacle. However, there's a catch - players must hold their cards so that they are visible only to their teammates. To succeed, you'll need to provide hints to your fellow players about the numbers and colors of their cards, working together to avoid mistakes and complete the fireworks show before running out of cards.

Carcassonne: Winter Edition wraps the classic tile-placement game in a picturesque blanket of snow, offering a seasonal twist on the beloved mechanics of Carcassonne. This edition captures the essence of winter with beautifully illustrated tiles that transform the familiar French countryside into a serene snowy landscape. Players continue to strategically place tiles and deploy their meeples as knights, farmers, and highwaymen, endeavoring to dominate this frosty version of the medieval terrain.

Dominion: Dark Ages is the seventh expansion for the highly acclaimed deck-building game Dominion. This expansion takes players to a grittier era, one filled with struggles and decline, as reflected in its theme and mechanics. It's important to note that Dark Ages is not a standalone game and requires the base game of Dominion or another expansion to play.

The first expansion includes two new modules that can be used individually or combined with other available modules.

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.

Pluckin' Pairs captures the spirit of classic party games by encouraging players to match images to score points, but it allows for more individual freedom as everyone plays alone. In each round, eleven images are laid out, and players secretly form pairs based on similarities, writing them down on their sheets. Points are awarded based on how many players match the same pairs, with the player having the highest score after a set number of rounds declared the winner.

Turn the Tide is a clever card game that combines strategy, prediction, and a bit of luck. Players start with a hand of 12 cards from a deck numbered 1-60, with the remainder set aside for the entire game. Each round involves choosing a card secretly and then revealing them simultaneously. Scoring involves collecting cards from a separate deck, with the highest card played taking the lower scoring card and the second-highest taking the other. A unique aspect is the rotation of hands, as players pass their entire hand to the next player after each round, challenging them to score well with the same cards their neighbor previously used.

Cheeky Monkey is a gambling game featuring eight sets of animals, including elephants, seals, and monkeys, represented by plastic chips. Players draw chips until they decide to stop or draw a duplicate of an animal already collected, returning their current chips to the bag in the latter case. Special rules allow players to steal matching animal chips from opponents or trade monkeys for chips on top of their opponents' stacks, with the game ending once the last chip is added and bonus points awarded for the most chips of a single type.

The princess has once again been captured by an evil wizard, and it's time to rescue her from the enchanted tower. One player takes on the role of the wizard, who hides a key under one of 16 spaces on the board. The other players, as Robin, must find the key before the wizard does. Once found, they can attempt to unlock one of the towers; if they choose correctly, they win the game.

Players face the question of whether the game board will tip over with each move in KIPP X, a captivating and challenging balance game that is easy to play. To win, be the first to get rid of all your blocks by carefully placing them on one of the raised halves of the board. However, be cautious, as the weight may eventually cause the board to tip, resulting in the loss of your blocks if they fall.

BraveRats is a simple and quick simultaneous action selection game for two players, played with cards. Each player has a hand of eight cards numbered from 0 to 7, with each card possessing a unique power. Players reveal their selected card simultaneously, with the highest card winning the round; the game continues until one player has won four rounds.

Players arrange game pieces to gain the favor of the emperor in Okiya, also known as Niya. They can also block opponents from placing their tokens in the imperial garden to show more control.

Players collect cards to claim routes between cities on the board. They aim to connect cities shown on their secret tickets, earning points for claiming routes and completing tickets. The game features a map focused on Germany and Austria without the passenger mechanics found in other versions.

The expansion introduces 27 new special buildings, a fifth stable tile, and a farmer extension to the standalone two-player game. These tiles provide players with new opportunities to raise and breed animals, allowing them to expand their farms in interesting and innovative ways.

Stick 'Em, initially released as Sticheln, is a captivating trick-taking card game that turns traditional card game objectives on their head. Players aim to score points by collecting as many cards as possible, except in one chosen color—referred to as their "pain" color—which they seek to avoid. The game involves both strategic depth and a twist of predicting opponents' moves to avoid pitfalls.

Players aim to swing their axes at a tower made of discs, each featuring colored plastic "gemstones" in grooves. During their turn, a player swings a plastic pickaxe twice at the tower, collecting any gemstones or discs that fall. The game ends when no gemstones are left, and the player with the most points wins.

In Libertalia, players delve into a world of piracy, vying to become the most cunning pirate of all. This game is about outsmarting your rivals through strategic use of crew member cards and seizing the opportunity to thwart their plans.

Suburbia is a tile-laying strategy board game where players take on the role of city planners, tasked with transforming small towns into bustling metropolises. Players strategically use hexagonal building tiles to construct residential, commercial, civic, and industrial areas, along with unique points of interest that harness the resources of nearby towns. The goal is not just to expand but to effectively manage the economic and reputation aspects of their growing cities.

Taluva is a strategic board game set on an emerging South Sea island, where players compete to settle the land amidst the constant threat of volcanic eruptions. Each player must skillfully navigate the dynamic landscape, strategically placing tiles and buildings to expand their settlements while contending with the volatile natural environment.

The expansion includes two double-sided game boards and a counter sheet featuring ladders, windows, explosion markers, and more. Each board represents a floor of a building, requiring players to cover more area to maintain control. Ladders and stairs provide access to the upper level, while windows allow firefighters to enter and exit without causing structural damage.

Kemet is a strategy board game set in ancient Egypt, where players command Egyptian tribes and harness the powers of gods to earn victory points through battles and territorial control.

There are too many monsters and adventurers in the dungeon. The treasure of the dead king is well-guarded, but the adventurers are fearless! Players must keep their secret character in the dungeon as long as possible or leave with the treasure.

Heimlich & Co. is a clever and secretive board game where players maneuver a group of spies around a track to earn points, all while keeping their true identity hidden. The game's unique twist lies in the mystery of each player's color, only revealed at the end, making deduction and misdirection key elements of play. With a simple roll of the dice, players decide how to advance the spies, influencing the scoring but trying to conceal their motives.

Players try to complete various building tasks, often relying on their teammates for assistance. For instance, one player might need to construct something based on a teammate's description, while another could be tasked with building a structure blindfolded. All challenges must be completed within a set time limit, adding to the excitement and urgency.

Kulami is an abstract strategy game for two players played on various wooden tiles that are assembled randomly into a board. Players place their pieces on the tiles, and the placement of the previous stone determines the rows where the next piece can be placed. The goal is to claim as many tiles as possible by occupying the majority of fields on a tile, with bonus points awarded for completing rows or areas.

Players use Sticky Sticks to grab game pieces that match the rolled dice. The board features plastic indentations containing various stones, each displaying multiple faces in different colors and expressions. The game continues until a certain number of indentations are empty, at which point players compare their collected stones, and the one with the highest stack wins.

Ascension: Storm of Souls embarks players on an epic journey in the aftermath of Samael's fall, where chaos reigns supreme across Vigil. This expansion for the renowned deck-building game Ascension introduces players to a world grappling with the unleashed forces of Samael's demise, offering new challenges and opportunities to explore.

Spartacus: A Game of Blood & Treachery is a board game that captures the intrigue, strategies, and violent conflicts depicted in the STARZ Original series. Players take on the roles of Dominus, heads of powerful houses in ancient Rome, vying for influence and power in the city of Capua. The game is known for its blend of political maneuvering, economic strategy, and gladiatorial combat.

In this abstract strategy game, players aim to collect as many points as possible by placing tokens on numbered spaces on a board composed of two concentric rings and several spokes connecting them to the center. Each player's turn allows them to either play a chain of tokens or draw new ones, while matching colors to earn points. The game ends when all dark gray spaces are filled or a player cannot draw enough tokens to complete their turn, with the winner being the one with the most points.

Welcome to the universe of Among the Stars, a galaxy scarred by war but now united in the face of an imminent danger. In this captivating board game, players find themselves as leaders of various alien races, tasked with the monumental mission of constructing space stations. These stations serve as hubs for trade, diplomacy, and defense, essential for the survival of all.

Trains is a strategic deck-building board game that combines railway development with elements of capitalist competition. Set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution and the subsequent railway boom, players take on the roles of capitalists managing private railway companies in Japan. The game offers a fascinating blend of historical railway development and modern strategic gameplay.

Seasons is a captivating card and dice game that transports players to the mystical Argos forest, the venue for the legendary tournament of the 12 seasons. Aspiring sorcerers compete in this three-year contest to become the next archmage of the kingdom of Xidit. Players must skillfully draft cards, manage resources, and adapt to the changing seasons to emerge victorious.

Players create their rally course by connecting the edges of double-sided boards, with one side featuring asphalt and the other snow. Movement is determined by rolled dice, where each die represents a field advance, and players can use additional "gas" dice to increase movement without changing speed. The track includes both straight sections and curves that require specific speeds, adding risk and strategy as players manage their times and potential vehicle damage.

Samurai Sword transports the classic Bang! gameplay into the intriguing setting of feudal Japan, offering a refreshing twist on the beloved formula.

Tonight marks the start of the secret mission "Amun Re." A team of four cunning secret agents breaks into the museum, using their precise calculations to crack the tricky security codes. Players must manipulate the numbers on the dice to match the code numbers and be the first to overcome all light barriers to reach the precious mask of Amun Re.

Players act as art critics and gallery owners, working to increase the value of certain artists' works before redeeming them. The game includes masterpieces from five different artists, and players start with a hand of masterpiece cards that let them influence the fate of these artists. The game consists of four rounds where players earn money based on the popularity and representation of the artists’ works.

Factions adds various elements to the base game, including ship and colony tokens for a fifth player. Each faction grants its owner a unique ability and introduces new orbital facilities. Players can also pursue hidden agendas for bonus points at the end of the game or when revealed, alongside new alien tech cards that provide strategic advantages.

Players start with a secret dragon color from seven options and a hand of three cards. They begin by placing the Silver Dragon on the table as a wild card. On their turn, players draw a card and play one from their hand, connecting cards of the same color. The goal is to create a contiguous area of seven fields in their chosen dragon color.

Room 25 is a suspenseful and strategic board game set in a mysterious prison-like facility. Each player is trapped in this labyrinth, where every room has four doors but seemingly no way out. The ultimate goal is to find Room 25, believed to be the escape from this nightmare. However, the twist lies in the fact that not all players may be keen on escaping; some might be guardians of the prison, secretly plotting against the others.

Players throw coasters onto a table to earn money, repeating this process throughout the game. The player with the most money at the end wins, while the winner praises the game and the losers criticize it. Each coaster features either pretzels or beer, with different values assigned, and points are only given for visible items, leading to a lively atmosphere filled with banter and occasional disputes.

Guildhall is a unique and competitive card game where players aim to progress from the Dark Ages by building a guildhall that attracts professionals from across Europe. The goal is to achieve economic stability and outmaneuver your competitors by gathering like-minded individuals into chapters and utilizing their collective skills to earn victory points (VP).

The expansion set Goldene Zeiten for Die Fürsten von Catan includes 125 new cards and introduces three thematic sets: "The Era of Explorers," "The Era of Sages," and "The Era of Prosperity."

Tanto Cuore: Expanding the House is a standalone game and the first expansion for the series, introducing a garden theme with building cards like "Garden," "Lily Garden," and "Abandon." Players assume the role of a master of a mansion, hiring maids to fill their houses and compete to become the king of the maids. The aim is to score the most victory points by using a variety of maids and "Love" cards, while also managing the potential negative effects that opponents can impose on your maids.

Players own a beach hotel and attract tourists who enjoy spending time in the water. However, frequent shark visits can lead to injuries, decreasing visitor numbers and, consequently, business. The goal is to send as many swimmers into the water as possible when it is safe and to ensure that they escape unharmed when sharks are nearby, earning points for satisfied swimmers and those who survive the ordeal.

Keyflower is a strategic board game designed for 2-6 players that spans over four rounds, each representing a different season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The game combines elements of auction, tile placement, and resource management set in a medieval world. Players start with a "home" tile and a team of workers, using them to bid for new tiles, gather resources, and build their village.

Ginkgopolis is a futuristic city-building board game that blends strategic tile placement, resource management, and card drafting into an engaging and environmentally-themed experience.

Smash Up is a unique and engaging "shufflebuilding" game where players combine two distinct factions, each with a 20-card deck, into a single 40-card deck. The game is known for its quirky and diverse factions, each with its own unique mechanics and gameplay style.

Qwirkle Dice is a continuation of Qwirkle, where the goal remains the same: create lines and columns that match either in color or symbol to score points. Players roll as many dice from their hand as they wish, create lines, and draw replacement dice. The game continues until there are no more dice in the reserve and one player has placed all their dice, earning a six-point bonus, with the player having the most points declared the winner.

Village is a board game that captures the essence of life in a medieval village, where each player manages a family's journey through generations, seeking fame and glory in various ways. The game is renowned for its innovative handling of the passage of time and the inevitability of death, making it a unique and tactically rich experience.

Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients expands the universe of Eclipse with new factions, technologies, and challenges. As galactic conflict widens, players must form uneasy alliances to combat the threat of the Ancients, advanced beings with powerful technologies who refuse to negotiate. This expansion introduces Rare Technologies, Developments, Alliances, Ancient Homeworlds, and Warp Portals, alongside three new player boards and four alien species, enhancing gameplay and strategic possibilities. Designed for up to nine players, Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients offers modular additions for customized play experiences, challenging players to adapt and overcome to emerge victorious in the face of a rising ancient threat.

River Dragons is a dynamic and strategic board game where players aim to cross a river by building a network of planks over foundational stones. The challenge comes from the fact that each player plans their moves secretly and simultaneously, leading to unexpected outcomes and interactions as players' paths cross and plans collide.

Players are chosen to participate in the Qladitorial Games, summoned every four years by Empress Quiana to compete in the grand Quolosseum. The expansion introduces forty new custom dice featuring six new creatures and two new spells, along with a new "lock" mechanism that allows certain creatures to create lasting game effects.

Players colonize the Chinese hinterland in Qin by conquering territories and expanding their influence through the placement of game pieces and pagodas. A turn is straightforward: choose one of three pieces from your hand, place it on the game grid, and draw a new piece. By creating territories from neighboring landscape tiles, players can conquer areas, expand their holdings, take over opponents' territories, and connect their regions with villages to ultimately place pagodas. The first player to place all their pagodas on the board wins.

Acquire your own horse stable and host horse races across various tracks. Bet on horses to win, place, or show, and collect large race amounts when your horse triumphs! With over twenty unique racing cards included, each game will be different. A blend of luck and skill in choosing winning horses can lead to riches, making it a fast-paced family game where you'll find yourself cheering for your horse to cross the finish line!

Steel Police is a wandering brigade of law and order fanatics, dressed in experimental power armor from the pre-war era. Enhanced by chemicals and cybernetic improvements, their abilities come at the cost of their psyche, as they automatically respond to perceived threats or crimes. The Steel Police, a symbol of the Neuroshima world, now enters the universe of Neuroshima Hex, introducing a new ability called Reflection, which protects units from certain attacks and allows them to reflect damage back to their opponents.

Players are on a mission to collect old furniture from a junkyard and sell these items to make a profit. The game rewards those who act quickly, as players can only take home a limited number of pieces at a time. Additionally, they must stay vigilant against a thief who is looking to steal their collected goods.

Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar is a unique board game that introduces a dynamic worker placement mechanism set against the backdrop of the ancient Mayan civilization.

Hey, monkeys! It's time to climb and grab the juiciest fruits before the other monkeys do. To reach the top of the tree in Banana Matcho, roll the dice and create the most valuable fruit combinations while avoiding the top monkey "Banana Matcho" on an opponent's roll.

Players navigate a labyrinthine board to reach symbols displayed on their hidden cards. The board consists of fixed tiles and movable rows and columns that shift the tunnels, altering the paths available. A Darth Vader variant adds a twist, requiring players to maneuver Vader instead of their own token when a specific symbol is drawn, allowing for simultaneous competition to control Vader's movements.

Fleet is a strategic card game set in the picturesque backdrop of Ridback Bay in Nunavut, Canada. As the bay becomes accessible, it attracts the world's finest fishermen to its abundant sea life. Players step into the roles of entrepreneurs vying to build the most formidable fishing fleet in this newly discovered fishing haven.

Players expand their Galaxy Trucker experience with a new large expansion that introduces new tiles, a support team for shipbuilding, and new ship classes, including massive IV ships. They will encounter especially challenging cards and intruders that board their ships, creating additional threats that require their heroic crew to fend off. This expansion also highlights the rising trend of crew versus intruder scenarios in the game universe.

Amoebas have escaped and are scurrying in all directions! Players take on the role of scientists trying to catch the correct amoeba by determining its characteristics and whereabouts. Each round begins with a player rolling special dice to indicate the required amoeba's color, shape, pattern, and the laboratory it left, along with its travel direction. Players must quickly find the laboratory and move in the right direction to capture the amoeba while navigating complications like skimming past chimneys and adapting to changes when passing mutation devices. The first player to collect five tiles wins!

Welcome to the diverse and captivating land of Terra Mystica, where 14 distinct peoples inhabit seven unique landscapes. In this strategic board game, each group is intrinsically tied to its own home environment, and to expand and flourish, they must transform neighboring terrains into their native habitats, all while competing against rival factions.

Following the events of the previous expansion, players descend into the depths of the Caverns of Bane. Adventurers uncover clues leading to the abandoned dwarven kingdom of Caligin beneath Cheah Dell, facing new challenges and allies along the way. The expansion introduces six new monster groups, new treasures to capture, and adds seven new heroes and 14 new village cards to enhance gameplay.

Players explore a rolling galaxy for resources called "Nuts" needed to build ships, find colonies, and gain technological advantages. Landing on foreign planets presents dangers but can also be beneficial. The player with the most colonies at the end wins, and the game allows for tactical play without being overly complex.

The Palaces of Carrara takes players to the renowned marble-producing region of Italy, where they compete to acquire marble at the best prices and use it to construct buildings. The game's strategic depth lies in balancing the cost of marble with its potential value in building construction. Players must be savvy in their purchases, as any decrease in marble prices can also benefit their opponents. The decision of when to buy marble becomes crucial, especially when considering the fluctuating values of buildings in the town. The Palaces of Carrara includes two levels of play – beginner and advanced – making it accessible to new players while offering depth for experienced gamers. Wolfgang Kramer, the co-designer, emphasizes the importance of starting with the beginner version to fully grasp the game's mechanics and how they interact.

Mage Knight Board Game: The Lost Legion Expansion continues the epic saga introduced in the acclaimed Mage Knight Board Game. This expansion brings a blend of fear and hope to the world of Atlantea with the reemergence of General Volkare and his Lost Legion, introducing a new dynamic to the game with both a new Mage Knight — Wolfhawk — and a formidable foe, General Volkare himself. Designed by Vlaada Chvátil and presented by WizKids, this expansion enriches the Mage Knight universe with additional tiles, cards, and scenarios, enhancing the gameplay experience and introducing rules for up to five players.

What if the Guardians of the Elven Rings had used their Rings of Power to challenge the Dark Lord? Explore alternative scenarios in "Lords of Middle-earth," an expansion for the board game that introduces new characters like Elrond, Galadriel, and the Balrog, along with new gameplay mechanics. Players can utilize special action dice and access new versions of the Fellowship members for an enriched gaming experience.

Two players collaborate to build a castle by connecting finely detailed wall and tower pieces to form courtyards. The player who completes a courtyard claims it with a keep and scores points based on the number of surrounding tower pieces. Each player starts with two stacks of cards, one for walls and one for towers, allowing them to play the components depicted on the cards.

Legends of Andor is a cooperative adventure board game that immerses two to four players in the role of heroes defending a fantasy realm. Designed with a strong narrative focus, the game challenges players to balance strategic decision-making with immersive storytelling.

Dive into the colorful world of fortune tellers and snake charmers. Players shape the journeys of four traveling shows across a kingdom, where they can earn applause or face ridicule. Choose wisely which entertainers to sponsor, as only successful shows will help fill your coffers. The most astute patron who amasses the greatest wealth wins the game.

Kolejka, also known as Queue, is a board game that vividly recreates the experience of shopping in Poland during the late Communist era. This game challenges players to acquire all the items on their shopping list by navigating their family members through queues at various stores, despite the scarcity of goods.

Players take turns drawing and placing game pieces, adding them to their own monsters or those of their opponents. The goal is to create monsters that are large, but not so large that they become unfinished.

Munchkin Conan is a core set consisting of 168 cards featuring 101 doors and 67 treasures. Players can embody epic characters like a Cimmerian warrior or a Stygian sorcerer, using unique items such as the Sword of the Phoenix and concocting strategies against monstrous foes. New mechanics like Birthrights introduce additional gameplay elements, allowing players to tweak their strategies while adhering to classic Munchkin themes.

Deep in the rainforests of Yucatan, rival treasure-seeking teams have discovered the lost city of Codinca. At its center stands a stone temple, surrounded by a square altar and a set of sixteen carved tiles, each possessing a stone and a gold side. Players control sets of tiles representing elemental symbols and aim to align them into specific patterns to unlock the temple's secrets. They can swap and flip tiles while using special ghost cards to manipulate gameplay, and the first to complete their patterns wins.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the bestselling game, this limited edition features all the original game cards and a selection of popular characters from previous expansions, presented in a metal box. It includes deluxe components like wooden bullets and oversized game boards, as well as three previously unreleased characters and a brand-new game board.

Players reenact the story of "Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves" in a memory game format. One player takes on the role of Ali, while the others act as thieves, tasked with correctly repeating an ever-growing list of treasures that Ali Baba desires. The challenge lies in whether Ali should continue or stop before his greed leads to his downfall.

Will Thor survive the challenges posed by the trickster Loki? Will the Valkyries overtake Odin? The ancient poem "Völuspá" narrates the tale of an eternal struggle among powerful gods, dangerous creatures, and forgotten races, revealing which beings will dominate.

Ogre is a classic of tactical ground combat gaming, catapulting players into the year 2085 where warfare has evolved with the times. This game pits hovercraft, tanks, and infantry against each other in a fast-paced, deadly conflict where tactical nuclear devices are just another tool in the arsenal. Above all these, the OGRE, a massive cybernetic tank, stands as the pinnacle of warfare, a single unit that can match the force of an entire enemy battalion.

Players aim to plant beans in their fields and sell them for coins while trading cards with others to bypass the limitation of not rearranging their hand. The game introduces eleven new bean types, including Jamaica, helmet, and horse beans, along with solo play rules and special "wild" beans. Unlike the original version, this edition allows for up to seven players.

Players compete in various card-based challenges inspired by a German television show. The game features over two thousand quiz questions, including tasks like unscrambling words, counting letters, and identifying quotes from movies. Challenges are randomly selected, and points are awarded for each, with the team scoring the most points after a set number of challenges declared the winner.

Sheepland is set on a beautiful island where the population has been caring for sheep for centuries. Two to four shepherds compete to lead their sheep to the right areas for points, performing three actions each round, such as moving a shepherd, moving a sheep, or buying a terrain tile. Players invest in different terrain types, earning points based on the sheep present in those areas and any remaining coins at the end of the game.

Zombie Fluxx is a dynamic and thematic variation of the classic card game Fluxx, featuring an exciting zombie uprising theme. In this version, players navigate an ever-changing set of rules along with the addition of a new card type: the Ungoal card, introducing conditions where all players could lose the game.

Players forge alliances with six Galactic Orders, powerful organizations that have maintained their independence amidst a crumbling empire. These Orders include the Galactic Senate, the Science Guild, the Trade Alliance, the Mining Coalition, the Knights Order, and the Mystic Brotherhood. The expansion focuses on their influence in a war-torn galaxy, allowing players to earn points or utilize unique special abilities by managing their Faction tokens strategically.

Developed by Stefan Brück, the game features players rolling five dice to acquire resources. Combinations of dice lead to expansions like characters or buildings that provide victory points, money, or special actions such as altering dice results. Players create their own cities by drawing symbols on erasable boards, incorporating elements like warehouses and soldiers to defend against potential pirate attacks.

Players fight alongside Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, and other companions against the enemies of Mordor. Three enemy cards are always laid out on the table, representing a battle for Middle-earth. Players collect companion cards to match the symbols on the enemy cards and send their groups into battle to win them.

Players take on the role of farm owners, aiming to breed, trade, and collect various animals, including rabbits, sheep, pigs, cows, horses, and dogs. The goal is to gather at least one of each type, except for dogs, while avoiding foxes and wolves that threaten their livestock. Originating in WWII Warsaw, it became popular among families, who sold handmade copies despite the destruction of most copies during the war.

Jinx is a new game from the Dixit family, featuring abstract images instead of realistic illustrations. Players place nine cards face up in a 3x3 grid, and the active player selects a location card to guide their play without revealing it. They creatively express the connection, while others guess the correct card; successful guesses earn points, while mistakes result in card exchanges.

Power Grid: Northern Europe/United Kingdom & Ireland expansion introduces two distinct regions to the Power Grid landscape, each bringing unique strategic challenges and gameplay mechanics. Here’s a brief overview: