Essen 2026 – novelties, Page 5

A strategic game for experienced players, full of both competition and cooperation. Save humanity in this epic sci-fi game! Battle the Zplozent, upgrade your ship, and escape to safety.

Nightmares and horrors await behind these doors. You will face many disturbing challenges: each step may be your last.

The horrible Walking Castles are about to invade the peaceful land of Freigard. Gather the most valiant defenders of this enchanted abode and defeat the relentless mechanical monsters!

Codenames: Critical Role Adventures is a unique take on Codenames inspired by the Critical Role universe. It reimagines the classic mechanisms players know and love in a fresh, unexpected way, transforming this game into a whole new Codenames experience.

Flip through a frog family photo album, tapdance with a tardigrade, or join a bee family dinner—and do all that without leaving your gaming table with the Cute Critters picture pack. Codenames: Cute Critters Expansion Pack is a playful pack of 40 adorable animal-themed images. Simply mix the new cards into your base game and let these Cute Critters run wild around the main set. Or, if you...

What happens after a mad scientist rides a sandworm into an asteroid belt? Explore the universe of possible outcomes in the Codenames Sci-Fi pack! Codenames: Sci-Fi Expansion Pack features a themed set of 50 words, carefully chosen to spice up your game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. Simply mix the new cards into the basic set of words, randomly or in whatever ratio you like, or even play...

Each player will receive colored cards and choose and reveal their Picanté color.From then on, each card they collect of that color will cause them to lose as many points as the value printed on it. Any other cards collected in other colors will earn them 1 point per card.What makes this game unique? Any card played that does not match the requested color is considered a trump card! Players...

FLOE is an adventure‑strategy game where heroes explore icy realms, uncover secrets, sail for treasure, and battle monsters with the help of loyal familiars. Players gather resources, gain allies, build shrines, and manage warmth to survive outside the village. Featuring a fluid region‑to‑region movement system and legacy elements with unlockable content, FLOE offers a mix of exploration,...

93 plastic miniatures that enhance the wooden and cardboard tokens used in the game World Order

In Emerland, you send critter Workers to various locations on the board to gather resources. You use these resources to play cards face-up in front of you, forming your jungle city and helping you to score points. Each turn, you take one of 6 possible actions: Place a Worker (with or without Helpers), Place a Helper, Play a Card, Use an Artisan Card, Excavate with your Archaeologist or Prepare...

In Rebel Princess, the princesses fought off unwarranted marriage proposals from pesky princes. Twenty-eight days later, the princes returned...as zombies! The zombie horde is growing. It began with the princes, but it has spread to the local villagers, the adorable woodland creatures, and even our noble knights! The rebel princesses are the last of us. If they fail, the kingdom will fall...

In Star Trek: Captain's Chair   you go head-to-head against an opponent, each stepping into the shoes of an iconic leader from across the history of the Star Trek galaxy. This expansion contains new captains and a location with a portal.

In Avalon: The Riven Veil, an Arthurian-based area-control and exploration game, you lead mighty factions through the misty veil to discover what awaits on the mystical isle of Avalon. Explore the mists, discover legendary items of power, bond mythic beasts, hunt for the grail, and prepare for war.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness - but it seems that the second half of that phrase gets forgotten. As other companies rise up and attempt to compete in the space tourism industry, it has become more important than ever to show the world that Galactic Cruise is the premiere destination for luxurious space cruising. In Galactic Cruise:...

High quality neoprene playmat 11x29.5 inches, durable gaming mat with player zones, protocol areas, perfect for two player strategy gameplay sessions.

Night is falling across the countryside, and the silhouettes of mysterious figures, bathed in the light of the full moon, pass through the village. Where will the beast appear? Use the situation to your advantage! Eliminate your opponents in this fast-paced and interactive card game! But be careful – the highest-value card can just as easily knock you out as lead you to victory. Do you dare...

In the midst of a windswept, snowy landscape, a group of explorers discover a gigantic cave with a massive structure that radiates out from it. Around this Hearth, the Master Founders lay the foundation for what will become The City, home to the powerful Guilds of I C E! Following the directives of the first Founders' Council on the Design of the City, as well as the Requests of the first...

In the midst of a windswept, snowy landscape, a group of explorers discover a gigantic cave with a massive structure that radiates out from it. Around this Hearth, the Master Founders lay the foundation for what will become The City, home to the powerful Guilds of I C E! Following the directives of the first Founders' Council on the Design of the City, as well as the Requests of the first...

Robo Run is an innovative, cooperative board game for two players that challenges participants to escape a mechanical death trap using instinct, deduction, and silent coordination.

In Mercenaries Wanted you take on the role of a mercenary company leader, recruiting mercenaries to complete jobs for you. Assemble your teams carefully and send them out on assignment to earn the most gold. Between rounds, decide who to keep in your roster, who to promote, and who to let go. Race to complete jobs over several rounds before competing with your promoted mercenaries in a series...

New animals are returning to the zoo. With the expansion Latecomers, the base game Night at the Zoo gains a whole new dimension.

Deep beneath the forest's mossy floor, a silent battle for survival unfolds. Underwood draws you into the mysterious realm of fungi, where vast networks of mycelia compete for every inch of precious ground. In this strategic race, only the most resilient will thrive. Expand your colony with cunning and shield your territory from rival species determined to overshadow your growth. It takes a...

All Mine! is a trick‑taking card game for 3–6 players, with a playtime of about 20 minutes. Players compete to win tricks and collect the most valuable gemstone cards while avoiding harmful ones; the game is a light, fast, family‑friendly twist on classic trick‑taking.

In Food Truck Fury, you take on the role of an eccentric food truck cook. Your zany array of equipment and powerful food weapons allow you ultimate control over the city streets, where you will battle and outmaneuver other food truckers to complete jobs, acquire ingredients, and deliver orders to customers. In this game for 1-4 players, clever deck-building and the opportunistic use of...