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The troublelicious heist game with just one loser!  

Cause trouble – 'cause causing trouble is fun!    

In Paddy, you transform the landscape by creating terraces of rice paddies in the mountains of southeast Asia. On each turn, you decide what type of tile to add to the paddy and whether to place it in the day or night half. With each new tile, the paddy grows and adapts to the flow of water, preparing the ground for your species to thrive.  

In La Cuenta ("The Bill") you go tapas bar hopping with your little group. At each bar someone will have to pay the bill - try not to be you! Inevitably, someone will run out of money. When that happens, whoever has the most money left wins.

The King is on the hunt for a new Royal Bugler and the royal family’s quirky tastes make this a tough job! Craft the longest, most twisted trumpet while decorating it with flags, birds, and musical notes to maximize your score. Race to complete Royal Decrees while secretly fulfilling the Queen’s personal objectives. Timing is key as you activate King’s Favor scrolls on your player board for...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting warmth of Southern Europe and discover the thriving city of Tolleno! Here, bold builders and visionary strategists vie for dominance over streets and canals, each move expanding their influence. In Tolleno, every structure is an opportunity, and each canal a pathway to power. Challenge your rivals and leave your mark by shaping this unique city in your image....

In the depths of the seas, octopuses compete for treasures left behind by surface dwellers; they collect and stack them in their secret lairs.  

The Limpopo River is not just any river – it is the realm of hungry crocodiles! In this fast-paced and funny family game, players become crocodiles with one goal: to catch as many tasty animals as possible. But be careful – instead of a fish or a crab, you might end up with a log in your mouth. And that could mean losing a tooth!

Sometimes, eternity can feel like it's dragging on, so to overcome the boredom, you and your friends decide to make a little wager...

Building a teenage-full wizardry college in the middle of a cursed swamp didn't seem a bad idea, somehow. At least, not until the Evil Sorcerer showed up with his little minions, craving total annihilation and with no teachers to defend you in sight!

Lords of Worlds is a tile‑collecting game where players build planets by chaining terrain types for points. Assistants and architects help secure deals and guide construction, while carts move to gather tiles. When the game ends, the player with the most Victory Points from their planetary chains wins.

Tropicalia is a worker‑placement game where players gather and sell fruit across a shifting island. Earnings are used to buy buildings and events that expand each player’s personal board with bonuses and points. The winner is the one who builds the most valuable island by the end of the game.

Penguin Kaboom is a fast‑paced cooperative dice game where players act as a penguin squad defusing bombs in Penguinvania. Each mission offers unique challenges as the team races against time to stop the villainous Orca Bomber. Quick rolls, smart teamwork, and escalating tension decide whether the city is saved or blown to icy rubble.

Thesauros is a Eurogame that combines several mechanisms. Players use closed auctions to determine turn order and secure resources, while map additions and open drafting expand strategic options on a dynamic game board. Success depends on moving from point to point, collecting sets, and placing different types of workers, creating layered tactical depth!

Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of the Colossi. Children of the Colossi is a card-driven Euro game with a modular game board, featuring worker placement and area majority mechanics. Collect colossus eggs, tame the young, and use clever strategies to tip the scales of victory in your favor.

In this game, you take on the role of a master builder competing to leave your mark on history by adding the legendary and majestic calendar to the ancient Orloj. Precision, balance, and knowledge of the cosmos will be the keys to completing this complex task.  

You awaken in the dark, your skin cold, your mind blank. Looking north, you see a bright star that doesn't change its position as the night goes on... It's the star at the north pole: Polaris.  

In a far-away land, dwarven Brewmasters are competing to make the most delicious drinks for the upcoming Orctober BeerFest! Players take on the role of one of these Brewmasters, managing their brewery, farm and workers.  

In Fearless, you walk through a gloomy forest and try to stay on the safe path. If you still wander astray, you try to turn back again as close as possible.

In Formidable Farm, you tirelessly try to fulfill the wishes of the village population for field crops.

As courageous marine conservationists, in Reef Gardens you dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs and take on the mission to save these vital ecosystems. With a skillful hand, you plant new corals and create thriving reef landscapes while the clock ticks and the budget dwindles. To get more research money, you may have to part with existing reefs from time to time so that new ones can be...

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...