The favorite games of Hunter and Cron in 2015 2026

Patchwork is a two-player game where you compete to create the most beautiful and high-scoring patchwork quilt on your personal 9x9 game board.

Coconuts is a lively dexterity game inspired by the "Monkey King" character from Chinese mythology. In this engaging and playful game, players take turns launching coconuts towards cups positioned in the center of the play area. Successfully landing a coconut in a cup allows you to stack it on your board. Even more strategically, if you land a coconut in an opponent's cup, you can claim it and move it to your board. The game also features "Monkey King Magic" cards, which add a twist by allowing players to disrupt their opponents' shots in various ways. The first player to build a pyramid of six cups on their board is the winner.

Colt Express is a fast-paced, action-packed board game set in the Wild West, where players take on the roles of bandits attempting to rob a moving train.

Beasty Bar takes the party to the animal kingdom with a twist on the classic card game format. Picture this: animals decked out in their finest, queuing up to get into the exclusive Beasty Bar nightclub. But not all will make it past the bouncer. In this competitive and cheeky game, players use their animal cards, each boasting unique abilities to shuffle the queue's order. Your goal? Outwit your opponents to get your animals through the door, with a mix of strategy and luck determining who gets to dance the night away and who's left out in the cold.

Cacao is a tile-placement game set in the vibrant and lush world of cacao cultivation. Players take on the roles of tribe chiefs, leading their people to prosperity by strategically harvesting and trading cacao.

Orléans is a strategic board game set in medieval France, where players compete to gain supremacy through trade, construction, and science by assembling a diverse following of characters like farmers, merchants, knights, and monks.

Machi Koro is a light and fast-paced city-building board game, where players take on the role of mayor of a small town, striving to develop it into a thriving city.

Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala is a strategy board game set in the mystical land of Naqala. Designed by Bruno Cathala, it puts a unique spin on the traditional German-style worker placement games.

Players race to get their three ants across the forest floor as quickly as possible, while spiders lurk in the branches above. With a little help from opponents, an ant could be knocked down and brought back to the starting line. Timing is key, as players can also target their rivals' ants.

The Voyages of Marco Polo is a captivating board game that allows players to relive the epic journey of Marco Polo. Set in 1271, players follow Marco Polo’s path from Venice to Kublai Khan’s court in China, navigating through ancient cities and traversing the famed Silk Road.

Players take on the role of spellcasters in a family game of deduction and magic. On your turn, you attempt to cast a spell, but only the other players can see which spells you have available. Using cunning strategy and a bit of luck, you must determine the right spells to use against your opponents, but be careful not to miscast too often, or you'll lose the game!

Evolution is a dynamic board game that simulates an ecosystem where players adapt their species to survive in a changing environment. The game emphasizes strategic adaptation, where players must develop their species with various traits to secure food and protect themselves from predators.

Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game immerses 2-5 players into a chilling post-apocalyptic world where a dwindling colony of survivors faces threats both from the relentless undead and the darkest corners of human nature. As leaders of survivor factions, players must grapple with their group's well-being while harboring personal secrets and objectives that may conflict with the common goal. The game is part of the "Crossroads" series by Plaid Hat Games, offering an intense psychological survival experience that tests the bonds of trust and cooperation.

In 1870, the cattle ranching of Longhorns from Northern Mexico booms in Texas, attracting both farmers and outlaws. Players assume the roles of notorious outlaws Eagle Perkins and Jessie Artist Byrd, aiming to steal cattle and gold nuggets to amass the most wealth or get their opponent arrested by the sheriff.

Deus is a strategic board game where players build their civilizations on a shared modular game board. Utilizing a mix of card play and tactical placement, the game requires players to smartly develop their territories, manage resources, and gain favor with the gods to emerge victorious.

A new map of the northern region of Andor features in this major expansion, along with new legends and additional content. After years of peace, the heroes respond to a distress call from Far Hadria and embark on a perilous journey north. They travel aboard an old sailing ship to strange islands, battling dreadful sea monsters and facing the raging storms and unleashed power of the ocean.

Players collect food for their baby beetles by methodically rolling dung through the forest and up hills. When they reach the other side of the valley, a little push sends the dung rolling down to the caves. However, a troublesome hedgehog is on the loose, causing chaos as it rolls down the hill. The goal is to be the first to safely deliver all the dung home and fill the caves with food.

In a post-apocalyptic world, everyone over 18 has turned into bloodthirsty, flesh-hungry zombies. Most teenagers have been served up as food to satisfy the appetite of the older generation. A small team of kids and teens must unite to survive, navigating the city to find shelter and food while facing relentless hordes of the undead.

Fields of Arle is a strategic farming simulation board game designed by Uwe Rosenberg. Set in the small East Frisian town of Arle, it allows one to two players to experience the life of farmers during a period of prosperity, focusing on the cultivation of flax and other agricultural ventures.

Terra Mystica: Fire & Ice is an expansion for the highly acclaimed strategy game Terra Mystica. This expansion introduces new factions with unique abilities, adding depth and variety to the gameplay. The original factions face challenges from the Yetis, masters of power; Ice Maidens, who revere their Temples; Acolytes, devoted to cults; and Dragonlords, capable of creating volcanoes. Additionally, the expansion includes two more factions, the Shapeshifters and Riverwalkers, who break the fundamental rule of one faction being tied to a single terrain type – a concept that is utterly foreign to the Halflings in the game.

As an expedition leader at Adventure Tours, you want to take explorers on journeys that showcase great sights and earn you a lot of money. However, you must have the right equipment to bring anyone anywhere.

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.

The adventure is based on real events that occurred between 1831 and 1836, leading to the development of the theory of evolution. Players take on the role of crew members of the HMS Beagle alongside Charles Darwin, embarking on a great journey. They must face challenges and assist the young scientist in his research through five new scenarios.

In AquaSphere, the depths of the ocean hold a treasure trove of discoveries waiting for your skilled team to uncover. Assemble your crew, including engineers, scientists, reprogrammable bots, and exploratory submarines, and embark on a thrilling underwater research expedition.