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Codenames: Pictures differs from the original Codenames in that the agents are no longer represented by a single word, but by an image that contains multiple elements.

Puer is an expansion for the game Tea Garden. It adds a Solo mode and lots of new options and interactions to the game. Players can now assemble so-called Puer cakes, which are an exclusive type of additionally fermented tea.

Dive into AI conflict! Compile concepts, conquer reality. Discover the card game that redefines sentience.

Valheim is a 1-4 player co-operative board game in which survival depends on teamwork and strategy. Gather your fellow companions and venture forward to explore, build, collect resources, forge weapons, equip sturdy armor, battle enemies, and carve your path towards facing the ultimate evil. Take on a role in which you help tailor the adventure to your liking. The fate of everyone lies in...

In “Thiefdom,” take on the of a cunning master thief and orchestrate the ultimate heist in the medieval city of Bacharach. This immersive board game, designed for 1-4 players, invites you to lead a daring guild of thieves, mastering the art of deception while outsmarting the vigilant city guards. Navigate through a complex network of city streets, competing against rival guilds to prove your...

Your inner superhero is ready to emerge, one chapter at a time. Reveal your backstory, gather gadgets and allies, develop a grudge against your archenemy, and unleash an ultimate ability as you transform. Use a combination of brains, love, speed, and strength to craft your origin story.

A historical battle between two trading cities for two players. In the 16th century, a small fishing village was founded in northern Germany. There seemed to be nothing special about it—except perhaps its proximity to the old Hanseatic city of Hamburg. People therefore began to call it "all too near," which, according to legend, became the name Altona. However, as Altona grew rapidly, fierce...

Ruins is a groundbreaking card game where players craft powerful cards using transparent upgrades while competing to shed their hand first. 

In Sanctuary, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically-managed zoo for animals and visitors. A supply of 135 unique zoo tiles provides you with animals, buildings, and projects. In every game, you want to find the best mix from those available to build the most successful zoological establishment. Different effects on the tiles will help you to achieve conservation goals and to...

A Carnivore Did It! promises a carnivorous culprit, but you'll have to determine the perpetrator yourself. Maybe a herbivore is actually behind the crime, or maybe you're looking for two perpetrators—or even three?

You are the leader of a tribe whose people explore the fabled twelve rivers flowing from a mystical lake high in the mountains. Your goal? To find the magical coloured pearls that roll down the rivers in the current. Perhaps a helpful fairy may help you on your quest! Where the rivers converge there is a village where many people and animals live in harmony. There you can make life-long friends...

The waters of the Bermuda Triangle are feared because storms sometimes make navigation impossible. What's more, legends tell of huge monsters lurking there for unsuspecting sailors...but the stories also tell of legendary treasures to be found there, so now you'll race in search of them.

In ‘The Druids of EDORA’, you take on the role of druids and sorceresses. You move through a magical forest full of places of worship and other mysterious locations. You erect numerous steles and menhirs, visit dolmens and the oracle site.

"Hang on Mama, I'm on my way!" Toto the black cat said, skittering towards the lopsided tower looming before him. Having been told that his mother left the world of the living to become a star in the sky, Toto and the rest of his feline friends bound unwaveringly for the top of the tower in the hopes to meet her again.

Stínadla is an old-school co-operative game set in the world of Rychlé šípy — that is, The Rapid Arrows, a Czech comic book and novel series by Jaroslav Foglar set in 1930s Czechoslovakia that was inspired by the mysterious atmosphere of Old Prague.

Take Time is a cooperative game where players either win or lose together. To succeed, you must strategically play 12 cards facedown around a Clock, following specific rules for each Test. You can work together through a series of games to pass all 40 Tests available in the game.

Dive into the vibrant world of Shallow Sea, a puzzle board game inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. In Shallow Sea, players will create their very own vivid ocean landscapes by strategically arranging an array of marine life, colorful fish, and corals. What makes Shallow Sea truly unique is its fresh take on a multi-layered puzzle system. Unlike typical puzzle games...

Nucleum: Energy Research Institute is an expansion to the base game of Nucleum and brings to life 8 new Experiments, and Patron cards with powerful abilities. All new Experiments are also compatible with Nucleum: Australia, Nucleum: Court of Progress, and Nucleum: Patrons Set.

SETI: Space Agencies is an expansion for SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence that introduces powerful asymmetric organizations—each with unique abilities, strategic advantages, and starting conditions that redefine how you approach the search for alien life. Take charge of unique organizations in your quest for alien contact. Take control of new asymmetric organizations, each...

A deep mountain tomb built for sealing the Queen centuries ago. It was discovered by a group of archaeologists recently and field studies were then carried out. Yet no one realized they had awaken that which should never be disturbed. A team of up to 3 survivors will fight against 1 Immortal Queen. The objective, setup, and rules are different between the two teams. The game starts with the...

Join your friends and family — and memorable Sims from years past — in The Sims Board Game as you chart your journey. Will you create chaos and try to outrun Grim, or aim for career success? What will you do next when you have to start all over again? The possibilities are endless as you explore familiar venues, connect with iconic Sims, and achieve your aspirations to claim victory!...