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Control your legions, assault key locations, manage your troops' morale, and seize the initiative to capture precious banners. Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier are back, this time accompanied by Johannes Goupy, to offer us this two-player game set in the universe of the cult classic Abyss!

The year is 2043, and humanity has made significant strides in science and technology. Above all, the S.E.E.K.E.R. program has fueled a revolution in science, through the use of specialized machines that empower research. However, this invention has merely reinforced the growing need for a deeper understanding of our universe. To meet this need, a new groundbreaking sport has emerged:

In The Council, play as an adventurer who arrives in a doomed city, lost in the hands of a power-crazed regent, and his council who orchestrates dark manipulations in the shadows. Wander the dark, randomly-generated alleyways, card after card, encounter ever more terrifying encounters, manage your resources and upgrade your skills by gaining levels to meet the greatest challenge of all:...

A wondrous land of sweet-toothed critters, Sugarmouth is home to Macaraccoon, the renowned Bakemaster! Ensuring sugary treats for all is no easy task, though, and one fateful day, Macaraccoon announces he is hanging up his apron, to pursue his childhood dream of collecting shiny trash. But before he leaves, he'll find a successor! A fresh batch of wonder has frosted everyone’s minds: who will...

Onward is the spiritual successor to Skytear, the competitive card-driven game inspired by MOBA video games such as League of Legends or DOTA2.

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...

In “Millennia: Tracks of Time” embark on an epic journey to lead your civilization to greatness across thousands of years. This strategic board game, designed for 1-4 players, offers a rich tapestry of gameplay elements, including card drafting, set collection, and economic management, all woven into a novel system of obsolescence. Karma Games presents a dynamic experience where the passage of...

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.

"TRND" is a card game played with nine types of cards, each showing one of three shapes and one of three colors. On your turn, you swap cards in and out of your hand, aiming to finish with a hand made up entirely of identical cards, same shape and same color. The more matching cards you collect, the more points you earn, so it can be tempting to hold out a little longer instead of going out...

As the sun sets on the great Mayan empire, in the heart of Chichen Itza beneath the great pyramids and temples, ancient seals that once bound mythical creatures have been broken. The gods and beasts of legend — serpents of the sky, jaguar spirits of the underworld, and other beasts of lore — emerge from the forgotten realms to reclaim the world of mortals. Their siege is relentless, their power...

Empires rise, technologies are born, and legends are written, across three great ages of human history. In Epochs: Course of Cultures, you become a leader of civilization at the crossroads of time, guiding your people from the dawn of antiquity through the medieval age and into the modern era. Every choice matters as you balance expansion, innovation, culture, and war in a richly strategic 4X...

In Wriggle Roulette, players take turns reaching into a bag filled with eel- and snake-shaped wooden pieces, trying to pull out as many eels as possible — but if the number of snakes grabbed by all players exceeds the limit, a "snake outbreak" occurs, and the player who grabbed the most pieces loses all of their eels.

A mysterious wanderer has arrived in Magoria, and with him, the rules of illusion are changing. The Arcanist’s power grants new ways to perform, with supernatural workers aiding magicians and Enchantments transforming tricks into something far beyond mere sleight of hand. Arcane Shards provide an untapped source of power, while the Arcanist’s shifting influence brings dynamic challenges each...

Goat Simulator is a fast-paced party card game where you draw goats, play goats, and battle other goats. Gear up your goats, sabotage your so-called “friends”, and unleash chaos so marvelous it’ll make even the most stoic goat bleat. Who needs friends anyway, when you have goats?  

To win Fifty Fruity, you want to have the most bananas in your collection, and to get them you might have to lie.  

The goal is simple: create increasingly higher 2-digit numbers! Each turn, pass a card to the player on your left then lay down a 2-digit number! Draw more cards if you have the highest number, show the most stars on your cards, play a number with 2 identical digits or line up 3 similar colors in a row. If you are unable to lay down a higher 2-digit number, you drop out of the game. Be the last...

Tír na nÓg: Blessings & Burdens expands your journey into the Otherworld with five powerful new modules. Mix and match them however you wish—each brings fresh twists, daring choices, and unexpected challenges. Every module reshapes setup, rules, and scoring, and several include solo play so you can test your fate alone.  

Junk Art – new edition is a refreshed version of the classic dexterity game, now with revised rules, updated scoring, and new cities to visit. As an up‑and‑coming artist, you travel the world turning scrap pieces into spectacular balancing sculptures, competing with others to impress crowds in each city. With every stop on your world tour, you build a new, unique structure using the quirky...

Step into the eerie woods with Scream! where every card flip might unleash a shriek or a strategy.  

Bonjour, and welcome to Postcards, a board game about exploring the beauty of France — one postcard at a time!  

Ohio Bob is on the track of the Kachapacha amulet. He has just discovered the entrance to the temple... Will he be able to explore the three levels of the temple before running out of supplies? Will he find the hidden gems that will allow him to deactivate the terrible trap protecting the amulet?  

Set in the Roman provinces, among the Celtic tribes, in the dominions of medieval Italy, in the territories of the Inca Empire, in the Ottoman court, or in pre-industrial England, Dominance is a game of majorities with the outcome always hanging in the balance until the end.