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”
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”
