2–5 players and 40 mins. Come and explore the southern French city of Carcassonne, where a charming map of a medieval world is revealed with each tile laid. How do you win? Claim land, roads, castles or monasteries by placing your followers on the newly laid tiles to collect the most points by the endContinue reading “Carcassonne”
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Cartagena
2–5 players and 40 mins. Pirates are scattering from the Fortress of Cartagena and it’s every man for himself during the jailbreak. Get to the boat using whatever tools you can gather and freedom is yours! How do you win? Get all of the pirates of your colour on board the boat moored at theContinue reading “Cartagena”
Timeline
2–8 players and 15 mins. “When was the launch of the first satellite?” “Oh, that’s easy, the ’50s or ’60s?” “And when was the steam engine invented?” “Err, some time in the 1700s…” “And the toothbrush?” “Ok, now that I do not know…” How do you win? Place all your cards in the timeline inContinue reading “Timeline”
Scotland Yard
3–6 players and 45 mins. Detectives mill around, wondering how he managed to escape their grasp. They were so close, but the trail has gone cold. One detective loiters at a bus stop, another at the entrance to a tube station. Then, suddenly, the alert comes in: “Mr X spotted at Embankment, all officers required,Continue reading “Scotland Yard”
Love Letter
2–4 players and 20 mins. Dusk stretches into darkness and a candle flickers as a quill scratches over a letter. However, this is no ordinary letter, this is a letter of Love – addressed to the princess herself! The finishing touches are made, then the letter is closed with a kiss and a wax seal.Continue reading “Love Letter”
Skull
3–6 players and 15–45 mins. Cigarette smoke lingers in the air. Glasses are nearly empty and the room is silent. “Five…” “Pass…” “Pass…” The first man begins to turn over the other players’ beer mats. He reveals a flower. Then a second flower. He mulls over which to choose next. He hesitates. Then casually flipsContinue reading “Skull”
Celestia
3–6 players and 30 mins. All aboard! We are going on an adventure! So begins an epic voyage on board an illustrious airship to new worlds where you may disembark and collect intriguing souvenirs to bring home. Although the journey is not without risk; violent winds or vicious birds could bring down the ship before reachingContinue reading “Celestia”
Colt Express
3–6 players and 35 mins. A steam engine hurtles along a barren desert landscape. We are in the American southwest at the height of Hollywood cowboy culture. Each player takes control of a thief on the train hoping to relieve the passengers of their burdensome gems and money sacks. How do you win? Emerge fromContinue reading “Colt Express”
Cards on the Table 