{"title":"All Board Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll board games for sale at 3dlevelup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are board game enthusiasts! We generally get one or two board games out every weekend, and live board games daily with our business. If you need advice on what board game to get, we have played many and can offer personal recommendations. Just reach out and chat with us. Got some recommendations for us? We are always keen to hear!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"empires-of-the-north-japanese-islands","title":"Empires of the North - Japanese Islands","description":"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Japanese Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e expands the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers: Empires of the North\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with two new decks and additional island cards, with the Japanese faction connecting the world of Empires of the North with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e base game.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Portal Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658053452002,"sku":"EmpiresofNorthJapanMay26","price":37.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/EmpiresoftheNorth.jpg?v=1751799299"},{"product_id":"caverna-cave-farmers","title":"Caverna - Cave Farmers","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing along the same lines as its predecessor Agricola,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaverna: The Cave Farmers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a worker-placement board game at heart, designed by Uwe Rosenberg, with a focus on farming. In the game, you are the bearded leader of a small dwarf family that lives in a little cave in the mountains. You begin the game with a farmer and his spouse, and each member of the farming family represents an action that the player can take each turn. Together, you cultivate the forest in front of your cave and dig deeper into the mountain. You furnish the caves as dwellings for your offspring as well as working spaces for small enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's up to you how much ore you want to mine. You will need it to forge weapons that allow you to go on expeditions to gain bonus items and actions. While digging through the mountain, you may come across water sources and find ore and ruby mines that help you increase your wealth. Right in front of your cave, you can increase your wealth even further with agriculture: You can cut down the forest to sow fields and fence in pastures to hold your animals. You can also expand your family while running your ever-growing farm. In the end, the player with the most efficiently developed home board wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoard game contents:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 light brown dog tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 white sheep tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 grey donkey tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 black wild boar tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 brown cattle tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 brown wood tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 grey stone tokens (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 black Ore gems (acrylic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 red Ruby gems (acrylic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 yellow grain tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 orange vegetable tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yellow starting player token\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 x3 stables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 x5 Dwarf discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Game Boards (various types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e49 Gold coins (cardboard), made up of 1, 2 and 10 denominations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 dwarf marker (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88 food markers (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 round harvest markers (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 weapon strength markers (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 multiplication markers (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 goods markers (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e208 furnishing and landscape tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 playing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escoring pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erule book and appendix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Review and Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUwe Rosenberg has designed an outstanding board game. This is our favourite of his farming series that we have played. We've enjoyed this game at 2 players but unfortunately have not yet played it at higher player counts. Game components are top notch, and timber pieces are cute with little timber animals and vegetable tokens a pleasure to use. We strongly recommend this game and rate it a strong 8.5 out of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we have played it at a higher player count I'll update this review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the farming aspect, and enjoy a little bit of adventure and building in an underground cave then this game is for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpgrades for Caverna:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe haven't yet done any upgrades for Caverna, but it is a game I can see us eventually creating some little pieces for (Items I'd like to design upgrades for this game would likely be the first player token, potentially food markers, dwarfs and stables). If you are super keen on these let us know, as I may increase the priority to create them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lookout Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658059350242,"sku":null,"price":137.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Caverna.jpg?v=1751799297"},{"product_id":"boon-lake","title":"Boon Lake Board Game","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a group of pioneers, you have left civilization behind to settle along the shores of Boonlake, a long-forgotten region inhabited by humans long ago. This unexplored area beckons you! Become part of a new community and commit yourself to the common good. Explore the landscapes, build houses and settlements, raise cattle, produce raw materials, and develop an infrastructure. Do your best to automate these processes. Seize the opportunity to make the best of your new life in Boonlake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoonlake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an expert game in which you are finding yourself improving your life — and your group's life — in this new territory...but how you accomplish this is completely up to you! Due to a novel action mechanism, each game progresses differently. Each action needs to be considered carefully since the other players also benefit from the action you choose. Besides this, the action determines how far you may move your ship — the further and faster, the better!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dlp games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658062528738,"sku":"BoonlakeMay26","price":89.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Boonlake.jpg?v=1751799294"},{"product_id":"iberian-gauge","title":"Iberian Gauge","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe morning stretches over the tops of the tall, rugged mountains that dominate the Iberian Peninsula. Hammers ring, iron on iron, fighting stubbornly for every inch of new track against the unforgiving and unyielding terrain. The age of the railroad is coming to Iberia, but it won’t be easy… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIberian Gauge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will invest in railroad companies during Stock Rounds. In the Operating Rounds, each share of stock allows the shareholder to build track for that company, in the order those shares were purchased. But building in such hostile terrain is expensive! Leasing track from other companies reduces cost and keeps your railroads expanding. Failure to expand will sink your stock values, leading to ruin!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capstone Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658074652898,"sku":"IberianGaugeMay26","price":59.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/IR301.jpg?v=1751799291"},{"product_id":"catapult-feud-core-game-the-war-for-the-floor-has-begun-once-more","title":"Catapult Feud - Core Game - the war for the floor has begun once more","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe War for the Floor has begun once more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatapult Feud \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a last person standing game.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour objective : knock down all your opponent's troops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStarting with the youngest player, choose your family: Chaufort or Cunningfields. Then, use your bricks to build a castle to fortify your troops. Using your catapult, launch boulders in an attempt to destroy your opponent's castle and knock over their troops. When all troops of one family are knocked over, the battle is over. The winning family must have at least one troop standing upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe game is played in a series of rounds. During a round, starting with the youngest player, everyone takes a turn. Each player's turn is divided into four phases: Tactics, Aim, Fire and Cleanup. Perform these phases in order, finishing each one before moving to the next. When all players have had their turn, the round finishes. You keep on playing round after round until there is only one player with troops on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarning!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a game of construction\/destruction of plastic bricks and figures...\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOT \u003c\/strong\u003eyour opponent, pets, or people who may foolishly pass through the field of battle! Please play fair and be careful to damage anything... other than your opponent's attempt at an impenetrable fortress!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesuvius Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658076487906,"sku":"CatapultFeudMay26","price":48.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/CoreGame_Cover_meepleGOTY_md.png?v=1751799290"},{"product_id":"catapult-feud-siege","title":"Catapult Feud Artificers Tower Expansion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild your castles, set up your troops, load your catapults and use your cunning tactics to win the day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatapult Feud : Artificers Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a new weapon (the Mighty Plunger), new Action cards, new ammunition (bee hives!!), and bricks to help you build the Artificer’s Tower!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an expansion product only and requires Catapult Feud to play.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesuvius Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658080682210,"sku":"CatapultFeudArtificersMay26","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/MPLCATF103_md.png?v=1751799289"},{"product_id":"catapult-siege","title":"Catapult Feud Siege Expansion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild a fortress, set up your troops, aim your ballista and DESTROY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatapult Feud : Siege Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a new weapon (ballista), new troops, new strategy cards, and new bricks so you can create even more impressive castles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an expansion product and requires\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatapult Feud \u003c\/strong\u003eto be played!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesuvius Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658081534178,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Siege_Cover_SiegeFeud1_md.png?v=1751799286"},{"product_id":"imperial-settlers-empires-of-the-north","title":"Imperial Settlers - Empires of the North","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWITH Promo Cards!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers: Empires of the North\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a new, standalone card game in the established\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euniverse, with players heading to the far north where three different factions live: Scotsmen, Inuits, and Vikings. Take on the role of leader, and make your faction into the best empire in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoosing the faction is only the first step, though, as each faction can be played using one of the two separate and unique decks. Yes, in the base game, players will find six pre-constructed decks ready to use straight out of the box. Each one offers a completely different gameplay style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelop your economy, deflect your opponent, and fight for dominance in the north. Learn new mechanisms, and experience a unique style of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers\u003c\/em\u003e. Will you be able to create the most successful civilization in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImperial Settlers: Empires of the North\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portal Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658135208162,"sku":"EmpiresofNorthMay26","price":92.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/PLG1231_md.jpg?v=1751799284"},{"product_id":"scythe","title":"Scythe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScythe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valour. In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScythe\u003c\/em\u003e, each player represents a character from one of five factions of Eastern Europe who are attempting to earn their fortune and claim their faction's stake in the land around the mysterious Factory. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate monstrous mechs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScythe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euses a streamlined action-selection mechanism (no rounds or phases) to keep gameplay moving at a brisk pace and reduce downtime between turns. While there is plenty of direct conflict for players who seek it, there is no player elimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery part of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScythe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas an aspect of engine-building to it. Players can upgrade actions to become more efficient, build structures that improve their position on the map, enlist new recruits to enhance character abilities, activate mechs to deter opponents from invading, and expand their borders to reap greater types and quantities of resources. These engine-building aspects create a sense of momentum and progress throughout the game. The order in which players improve their engine adds to the unique feel of each game, even when playing one faction multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonemaier Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664397566178,"sku":"ScytheMay26","price":142.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/STM600.jpg?v=1751799271"},{"product_id":"barenpark","title":"Barenpark Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to two thousand pounds in weight and over ten feet tall, the bear is considered the biggest and heaviest terrestrial carnivore in the world. Of course, there is not just \"one bear\" - on the contrary, there are plenty of subspecies that differ from each other in various aspects. For instance, only the Kodiak bear (ursus arctos middendorffi) weighs about 2,000 lbs. The polar bear (ursus maritimus) weighs \"only\" 1,100 lbs., but gets much bigger than the Kodiak bear, being as much as 11 ft. tall! Bärenpark takes you into the world of bears, challenging you to build your own bear park. Would you like another polar bear enclosure or rather a koala* house? The park visitors are sure to get hungry on their tour through the park, so build them places to eat! Whatever your choices are, make sure you get the next building permit and use your land wisely! (* No, koalas aren't bears but they're so cute, we couldn't leave them out of this game!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Review and Recommendation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic simplistic game that will be enjoyed by family and friends. Our family loves this game. A puzzle and a race to build the biggest zoo with the most complex enclosures. You'll be competing against your opponents for those unique tiles, and getting the best bear statues. A Tetris feel, pleasant theme, amd a game that can really make you think. You can't go wrong with a game designed by Phil Walker-Harding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe rank this game 7.6 \/ 10. We've loved this game so much and it's theme that we've upgraded it with real bear statues and an organiser. An aftermarket organiser such as ours is strongly recommended as the organiser that comes with it, is probably the worst excuse for an organiser we've come across! And don't miss our detailed resin bear statues, we've done them all, including a rolling panda!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lookout Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664495608034,"sku":"BarenparkMay26","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/Barenpark.jpg?v=1751799269"},{"product_id":"ark-nova","title":"Ark Nova Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArk Nova\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. These action cards are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet cards: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild action card: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals cards: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociation cards: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esponsor cards: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard game box contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e212 Zoo Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 Scoring Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Base Conservation Project Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Double sided Action cards (5 per player).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Game board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Association board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 player zoo mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 Standard Enclosure tiles (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Kiosk \/ Pavilion tiles (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Special enclosure tiles (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Unique buildings tiles (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 partner zoo tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 university tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 bonus tile tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 cross tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 multiplier tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 venom tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 constriction tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tile for solo play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 money tokens (cardboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 coffee break token (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociation workers (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer cubes (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore markers (timber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur review and recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly I strongly recommend this game.  \u003cbr\u003eWe were late to try out Ark Nova because we played Terraforming Mars and enjoyed it so much and heard it was very similar. Whilst it has similarities to Terraforming Mars it plays completely different and we missed out on not getting into this game sooner. It has become one of our most favourite games. Be warned at 4 players it can take considerable time to play, but we have found all players have always thoroughly enjoyed it. Personally I enjoy this game the best at 2 players. It typically rates very high on board game geek and has loads of replay ability. When I teach this game I clearly indicate that sometimes you won't get the cards you want, this is part of the game, and part of the strategy that you should invest into deck hunting. It is a particular strategy that the game pushes and if you accept it you can be rewarded, even if you do manage to get a fairly good hand to begin with investing in deck hunting will likely improve you game score and enjoyment of finding those great combos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI feel end game scoring is the most unique component to this game that I haven't seen done before. It does create a bit of a race to build that zoo the best you can when time is running out, and sometimes you feel like your zoo is 90 percent complete. This can generate a little frustration that you couldn't quite finish it due to other players triggering end game scoring sooner than you had wished. At end of game there always seems to be positive banter around the table how each could have progressed their goal which really adds to the enthusiasm and positive vibe to this game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique scoring mechanism is something to boast about in this game. The end game round triggers when your zoo appeal counter (ticket price), passes over your conservation counter, but your zoo appeal counter starts at the opposite end of the track to your conservation counter with both counters progressing towards each other. You are continually watching other players progressing one of their counters, which makes you think am I getting left behind on my current strategy? Do I need to invest more in Conservation points or Zoo Appeal? i.e. If I get my Panda's I'll push up my conservation points, but they cost so much, instead should I build out my petting zoo to boost my zoo appeal or upgrade my cards to improve my engine?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe will never see this game leave our board game shelf and I'm always up for a game of Ark Nova if someone asks. For me I score this a 9 out of 10 and I still can't get my head wrapped around that scoring mechanic and how best maximise that achievable score with the actions that count!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUpgrades available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a full range of optional upgrades for Ark Nova. I've listed them below in the order I would purchase first to bring the most value to the game:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 3D Tiles for enclosures, pavilions, kiosks and unique buildings to replace the cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine World Expansion which adds upgraded timber tokens, and additional cards that add considerable gameplay improvements and increase variability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 Metal coins to replace the cardboard coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganiser with card holder and discard tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeves to protect your cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Map packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Feuerland Spiele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664503668962,"sku":"ArkNovaMay26","price":122.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/Ark-Nova-Front-Cover.png?v=1751799267"},{"product_id":"jaipur-1","title":"Jaipur","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our son's (8 year old) favourite game :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaipur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you are hoping to become the Maharaja’s personal trader by amassing more riches than your opponent at the end of each week. To do so, collect and exchange goods at the market, then sell them for rupees. If you manage to arrange a larger sale, you’ll receive a reward. The camels have no sale value, but they’re very useful for trading, especially when you want a lot of goods from the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each round, the richest trader receives a Seal of Excellence. The first player to collect 2 Seals of Excellence wins the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GameWorks SàRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664508911842,"sku":"JaipurMay26","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/JAIP01.jpg?v=1751799266"},{"product_id":"underwater-cities","title":"Underwater Cities","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the famed designer, Vladmir Suchy, comes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderwater Cities. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOvercrowded metropolises spread across the earth, humanity has realized it is time to establish a new home on the ocean floor. Kelp farms can provide food. Desalination plants can provide water. And laboratories can provide the technology needed to build a network of underwater cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers direct the founding of their own underwater nations. They collect resources to build cities, a transportation network, and the facilities necessary to support life under the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is accomplished by playing cards to choose various actions. If the card matches the action, the player also gains a benefit from the card. At times, the action may be so important that the player will choose it even with a nonmatching card. At other times, the benefit of the card may be so good that any action is acceptable as long as the card matches it. Balancing these choices is the key to building an underwater habitat in which humanity can thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIO GRANDE GAMES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664522313954,"sku":"UnderwaterCitiesMay26","price":126.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/RIO564.jpg?v=1751799265"},{"product_id":"cartographers","title":"Cartographers Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eQueen Gimnax has ordered the reclamation of the northern lands. As a cartographer in her service, you are sent to map this territory, claiming it for the Kingdom of Nalos. Through official edicts, the queen announces which lands she prizes most, and you will increase your reputation by meeting her demands. But you are not alone in this wilderness. The Dragul contest your claims with their outposts, so you must draw your lines carefully to reduce their influence. Reclaim the greatest share of the queen’s desired lands and you will be declared the greatest cartographer in the kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartographers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, players compete to earn the most reputation stars by the time four seasons have passed. Each season, players draw on their map sheets and earn reputation by carrying out the queen's edicts before the season is over. The player with the most reputation stars at the end of winter wins!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thunderworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43679948964066,"sku":"CartographersMay26","price":41.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/CartographersCore.jpg?v=1751799263"},{"product_id":"cartographers-heroes","title":"Cartographers Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expedition to the Western Lands is the kind of honor that comes once in a lifetime for a royal cartographer. But these are dangerous times. War ravages the land, and you are sure to encounter Dragul forces determined to thwart Queen Gimnax’s plans for western expansion.  Fortunately, brave heroes have risen to the defense of Nalos. Chart their deeds alongside the queen's edicts and secure your place in history.  Cartographers Heroes is the sequel to the critically acclaimed map-drawing game Cartographers. It includes all-new map sheets, scoring cards, explore cards, and ambush cards with unique abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCartographers Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be played on its own or mixed with components from the original game for a greater variety of gameplay possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thunderworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43679978881250,"sku":"CartographersHeroesMay26","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/CartographersHeroes.jpg?v=1751799262"},{"product_id":"cartographers-expansion-maps-plans-of-knowledge","title":"Cartographers expansion maps - Affril plane of knowledge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Expansion requires base game Cartographers to play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a rift opened and strange creatures rode through on their bat-like steeds, you knew you’d only have one chance to map this plane. You leapt through, finding yourself standing on a network of purplestone archways, rising from a vast, gray sea. Now, you pull out your level and compass and begin what surely is the greatest challenge of your career as a royal cartographer.  This map pack can be played with either Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale or Cartographers Heroes.  It includes 75 double-sided new map sheets featuring the purplestone islands of this world and 3 new scoring cards, specifically for use with this map pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thunderworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43679991169250,"sku":"CartographersAffrilMay26","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/planeofknowledge.jpg?v=1751799261"},{"product_id":"cartographers-expansion-maps-nebblis-plane-of-flame","title":"Cartographers expansion maps - Nebblis Plane of Flame","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is rumored that the forges of the ancient dwarves were connected by magic to the great volcano Astmork. As a royal cartographer, you are eager to see for yourself. Now, you stand before a mountain that belches flame into the smoke-blacked sky of another world. This map could be the key to great fame and glory if you can avoid the rivers of molten lava long enough to complete it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map pack can be played with either Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale or Cartographers Heroes.  It includes 75 double-sided new map sheets featuring a volcano space and 3 volcano cards, which are shuffled into the Explore deck. When volcano cards are revealed, players draw destroyed spaces on their map sheets recording the damage the volcano is inflicting on the land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thunderworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680009257186,"sku":"CartographersNebblisMay26","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/planeofflame.jpg?v=1751799260"},{"product_id":"hadrians-wall","title":"Hadrian's Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen visiting the North of Britannia in 122 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian Augustus witnessed the aftermath of war between his armies and the savage Picts. In a show of Roman might, he ordered a wall to be built that would separate the Pict tribes from the rest of England. Grand in its design, the wall stretched 80 Roman miles, from coast to coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hadrian's Wall players take on the role of a Roman General, placed in charge of the construction of a milecastle and bordering wall. Over 6 years (rounds), players will construct their fort and wall, man the defences, and attract civilians by building services and providing entertainment - all while defending the honour of the Roman Empire from the warring Picts. The player that can accumulate the most Renown, Piety, Valour and Discipline, whilst avoiding Disdain, will prove to the Emperor they are the model Roman citizen and be crowned Legatus Legionis!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garphill Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680014794978,"sku":"HadriansWallMay26","price":65.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/HadriansWall.png?v=1751799258"},{"product_id":"raiders-of-scythia","title":"Raiders of Scythia","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany centuries ago, the Greek, Persian and Assyrian empires controlled vast amounts of land and riches. Yet, despite their fortifications and imposing armies, rumours began spreading of a formidable foe in the lands above the Black Sea. They came on horseback. Fierce warriors, both male and female. Skilled with the sword, axe and bow. But they weren’t mindless savages. Their artisans were renowned for their ability to craft detailed trinkets of gold. They fashioned leather armour and improvised the recurve bow. They trained eagles for hunting and war. Some even believe they inspired the Greek tales of the Amazons. But they were more than legend or fable. They were the Raiders of Scythia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garphill Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680073449698,"sku":"RaidersScythiaMay26","price":44.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/RaidersofSythia.png?v=1751799257"},{"product_id":"western-legends","title":"Western Legends","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the creative mind of Hervé Lemaître and beautifully brought to life with illustration work by Roland MacDonald,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Legends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eputs you in the saddle as one of many historic figures from the American West. Choose your own path to victory in a wide open, sandbox experience where you can play the life of a wanted criminal or become a legendary marshal! Or simply choose to remain neutral and mix your play style earning victory from your skill at poker, gold prospecting, cattle wrangling, or a completely legal duel at High-Noon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a highly interactive, narrative experience \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Legends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows you to play as you like and change your strategy on the fly to react to other players and the game state. Each game tells a story told by the players at the table. How will you be remembered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Legends is an open-world sandbox tabletop adventure for 2-6 players set in the American Wild West. Players assume the roles of historical figures of the era, earning their legendary status in a variety of ways like gamble, drive cattle, prospect for gold, rob the bank, fight bandits, pursue stories, become an outlaw, keep the peace. The possibilities are darn near endless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/kolossalgames.com\/our-games\/western-legends\/\" href=\"https:\/\/kolossalgames.com\/our-games\/western-legends\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/kolossalgames.com\/our-games\/western-legends\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kolossal Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680085278946,"sku":"WesternLMay26","price":104.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/61kOHx96j1L._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1751799255"},{"product_id":"le-havre","title":"Le Havre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManage a harbor, build ships and construct buildings in your bid to become the merchant with the largest fortune and the most power in Le Havre. Take control of resources, process them, sell them, and turn them into food to feed your hungry workers. Construct or buy up buildings or ships to prove that you are the master of Le Havre! Le Havre is an economic construction strategy game designed by Uwe Rosenberg, the designer of other hit board games such as Agricola and Ora \u0026amp; Labora. Includes the \"Le Grand Hameau\" expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lookout Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680402833634,"sku":"LeHavreMay26","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09165021.png?v=1751799254"},{"product_id":"above-and-below","title":"Above and Below","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove and Below is a mashup of town-building and storytelling where you and up to three friends compete to build the best village above and below ground. In the game, you send your villagers to perform jobs like exploring the cave, harvesting resources, and constructing houses. Each villager has unique skills and abilities, and you must decide how to best use them. You have your own personal village board, and you slide the villagers on this board to various areas to indicate that they've been given jobs to do. Will you send Hanna along on the expedition to the cave? Or should she instead spend her time teaching important skills to one of the young villagers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great cavern lies below the surface, ready for you to explore-- this is where the storytelling comes in. When you send a group of villagers to explore the depths, one of your friends reads what happens to you from a book of paragraphs. You'll be given a choice of how to react, and a lot will depend on which villagers you brought on the expedition, and who you're willing to sacrifice to succeed. The book of paragraphs is packed with encounters of amazing adventure, randomly chosen each time you visit the cavern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Above and Below at Red Raven Games Official Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redravengames.com\/above-and-below\/\"\u003eAbove and Below at Red Raven Games Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Review and Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbove and Below is the first game that is part of a series. For us the first game is still our favourite, even though the later games we would say are more refined and polished than the first. What attracts us most to this game over the others such as Near and Far is the simple mechanic of using your workers to build above the ground, and adventure Below the ground to be able to build cave buildings under it keeping it a simple process. Its more simplistic than the next edition. The adventure book is probably where improvements could be made, with stories sometimes seeming to have an abrupt or incomplete ending. The choose your own adventure and push your luck aspect with a bit of city building and collecting of resources makes this always a joy to play. We still play it, and we hope one day the adventure book will get a refresh to give this base game more diversity after many plays. For now that is where Near and Far takes you, the next game which we also strongly recommend but adds slightly more weight to the game. We always love Ryan's art work and strong adventure theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe rank this game 7.8 \/ 10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Raven Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680428884194,"sku":"AboveBelowMay26","price":86.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09172011.png?v=1751799253"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-island","title":"Dinosaur Island","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo you go big and create a pack of Velociraptors? They'll definitely excite potential visitors, but you'd better make a large enough enclosure for them. And maybe hire some (read: a lot of) security. Or they WILL break out and start eating your visitors, and we all know how that ends. You could play it safe and grow a bunch of herbivores, but then you aren't going to have the most exciting park in the world (sad face). So maybe buy a roller coaster or two to attract visitors to your park the good old-fashioned way?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pandasaurus Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680460046562,"sku":"DinosaurIslandMay26","price":89.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09174355.png?v=1751799252"},{"product_id":"sequence","title":"Sequence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt may not look like much, but this one is one of our favourites! Sequence is a blast 2 vs 2, be the first team to get 2x 5 in a row, no talking or winks amongst team mates now... :-)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSequence is a board and card game. The board shows all the cards (except for the Jacks) of two standard 52-card decks, laid in a 10 x 10 pattern. The four corners are free spaces and count for all players equally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe players compete to create rows, columns or diagonals of 5 connected checkers placed on the cards that the player has laid down. Two-eyed Jacks are wild, while one-eyed Jacks allow an opponent’s checker to be removed. The game ends when someone has reached a specified number of connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSequence is a great game for kids! But Sequence is also the exciting strategy game for everyone who loves a challenge. Includes game board, Sequence playing cards and 135 playing chips. Deal all the cards. Everyone need not have the same number of cards if the deck doesn’t divide evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe person to the dealer’s left makes the first play. This person takes the lowest card he has in a particular suit and plays it in the centre of the table. The player does not go around the circle after that. The player who has the next-highest card in that suit plays it on top. And then the next highest card is played by whoever has it. Play continues until the Ace (the highest card of the suit) is reached. The player who plays the Ace then plays the lowest card then has a new suit and the process begins again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jax, Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680473055458,"sku":"SequenceMay26","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09181117.png?v=1751799251"},{"product_id":"queen-domino","title":"Queendomino","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild up the most prestigious kingdom by claiming wheat fields, forests, lakes, grazing grounds, marshes, and mountains. Your knights will bring you riches in the form of coins — and if you make sure to expand the towns on your lands, you will make new buildings appear, giving you opportunities for new strategies. You may win the Queen's favors ... but always be aware of the dragon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQueendomino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a game completely independent from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/204583\/kingdomino\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/204583\/kingdomino\"\u003eKingdomino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while offering a choice of more complex challenges. Two to four players can play\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQueendomino\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eindependently, but also in connection with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKingdomino\u003c\/em\u003e, allowing for games with 7x7 grids for four players, or for up to six players if you stick to 5x5 grids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680519291106,"sku":"QueendominoMay26","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09184730.png?v=1751799249"},{"product_id":"kingdomino","title":"Kingdomino","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Kingdomino, you are a lord seeking new lands in which to expand your kingdom. You must explore all the lands, including wheat fields, lakes, and mountains, in order to spot the best plots, while competing with other lords to acquire them first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe game uses tiles with two sections, similar to Dominoes. Each turn, each player will select a new domino to connect to their existing kingdom, making sure at least one of its sides connects to a matching terrain type already in play. The order of who picks first depends on which tile was previously chosen, with better tiles forcing players to pick later in the next round. The game ends when each player has completed a 5x5 grid (or failed to do so), and points are counted based on number of connecting tiles and valuable crown symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680630604002,"sku":"KingdominoMay26","price":34.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/kingdomino-32991_a5d8e.jpg?v=1753100195"},{"product_id":"kingdomino-expansion-age-of-giants","title":"Kingdomino Expansion - Age of Giants","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe giants have come to Kingdomino! And they will crush all your precious buildings if you can't find a way to send them off to one of your opponents' kingdoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingdomino: Age of Giants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis an expansion that requires either \u003cem\u003eKingdomino\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eQueendomino\u003c\/em\u003e to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e This expansion adds new dominoes, new giant tokens, new challenge tiles, and additional components to allow a fifth player to join the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new dominoes are shuffled in with those from the base game. If, on your turn, you add a domino with a giant on it to your kingdom, then you must also add a giant token, covering up any one crown of your choosing in your kingdom. If you add a tile with footsteps to your kingdom, then you get to remove a giant token from your kingdom and give it to an opponent, who then covers up a crown in their own kingdom. Covered crowns do not score points at the end of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional end-of-game bonuses are also eliminated. Instead, before the start of each game, two challenge tiles are drawn. These provide additional ways to earn points. For example, get 5 bonus points for each lake tile that surrounds your castle or get 20 bonus points if your castle is located in one of the four corners of your kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680643154146,"sku":"KingdominoGiantsMay26","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09202620.png?v=1751799247"},{"product_id":"kingdomino-origins","title":"Kingdomino Origins","description":"\u003cp\u003eGo back in time to the prehistoric era of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKingdomino\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingdomino Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays similarly to the original game, but introduces new components for additional actions and new ways to score points. Regions in your territory will earn you points if they contain fire. Fire is either part of your terrains or earned by adding dominoes with volcanoes. There are three game modes to play:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first one introduces fire and volcanoes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second mode uses wooden resources;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the third one features cavemen tokens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou earn points by collecting resources, with additional points when you have the majority of a type of resources. These resources allow you to bring cavemen to your territory, and each type of caveman has its own way to give you points based on their position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—description from the publisher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a standalone game.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Orange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680695189730,"sku":null,"price":42.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/Screenshot2022-12-09205759.png?v=1751799245"},{"product_id":"wingspan","title":"Wingspan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWingspan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a competitive, medium-weight, card-driven, engine-building board game from Stonemaier Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. Each bird extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your habitats (actions). These habitats focus on several key aspects of growth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain food tokens via custom dice in a birdfeeder dice tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay eggs using egg miniatures in a variety of colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw from hundreds of unique bird cards and play them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winner is the player with the most points after 4 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonemaier Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680705249506,"sku":"WingspanMay26","price":79.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/STM900.jpg?v=1751799244"},{"product_id":"wingspan-european-expansion","title":"Wingspan European Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this first expansion to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWingspan\u003c\/em\u003e, we increase the scope of the world to include the regal, beautiful, and varied birds of Europe. These birds feature a variety of new abilities, including a number of birds with round end abilities, abilities that increase interaction between players, and birds that benefit from excess cards\/food. Along with the new bonus cards, they’re designed to be shuffled into the original decks of cards (and cards from future expansions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso includes an additional tray for storing the growing collection of birds (past, present, and future), as well as 15 purple eggs, extra food tokens, and a colorful new scorepad designed for both multi-player and single-player scoring. It's designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and features birds illustrated by Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonemaier Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43687782187234,"sku":"WingspanEuropeanMay26","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/products\/STM901.jpg?v=1751799238"},{"product_id":"furnace","title":"Furnace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurnace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an engine-building Eurogame in which players take on the roles of 19th-century capitalists building their industrial corporations and aspiring to make as much money as they can by purchasing companies, extracting resources, and processing them in the best combinations possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur review and recommendation:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA customer asked us to make an organiser for this game, and recommended it to us. So we decided to buy it and try it out (and make the organiser for them now available on our website). I can say this game is quite pleasant. A bit of bidding for the cards, and resources, and then claim your winnings to build your industrial engine! You'll want to produce and get that engine fine tuned in order to compete with your opponents. After bidding everyone plays out their own engine, of which all players do at the same time (so we don't unnecessarily slow down the game). This does require a bit of honesty between all players, and during a teach you'll want to take turns running your engine to ensure all players understand the mechanics. But once everyone is up to speed, the game really takes off with no downtime, regrouping at the start of the next round to bid against your opponents. I like to think of this game have two phases - Phase 1 player interaction (bidding), Phase 2 solo play (engine run). Every game I've had has been enjoyable, and due to the light, yet strong engine mechanic we've got this to the table fairly frequently with all our board gamer friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly recommend as a lighter game that will give you zero downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll rank this one a strong 8.2\/10 (with our upgrades of course! - yes one issue with the base game it doesn't come with enough Tokens needing to use multiplier cards - so I had to upgrade these tokens).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcane Wonders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44079312339170,"sku":"FurnaceMay26","price":65.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/3D-box.png?v=1751799194"},{"product_id":"the-great-wall","title":"The Great Wall - KS Core with Stretch Goals (Dragon Pledge)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a new asymmetric worker\/soldier placement game with engine building themes and a twist in form of a constantly attacking AI (Mongolian Horde) that requires players to sometimes cooperate in order to defeat it. This is a new major board game from Awaken Realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers will control ancient clans in China trying to defend against invading Mongolian hordes and build a Great Wall. While every player will want to win (by earning VP = Honor) they also need to sometimes cooperate to defend against the hordes. Each clan will be asymmetric through its chosen Leader (resource production\/starting resources\/starting workers and units) and this asymmetry will increase as the game progresses (players will hire Advisors with unique skills, often creating unique engines).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn The Great Wall, the players take the role of Generals defending the Wall against the Mongol Horde. The game is played over a series of turns called Years, each divided into 4 parts called Seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Spring, new barbaric hordes invade the fields in front of the Great Wall and prepare to launch their assault. Summer is the time when generals prepare for the assault and mobilize their forces. During Fall, players take their turns, playing Command cards, resolving their effects and Activating Locations to gain various benefits. In Winter, the last layer of Defense is activated, then, the hordes try to assault the Walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the course of the game, players will create their own unique engines based on their clan strength as well as interact with other players during all phases of the game, trying to get the most Honor points, which can be gained in a lot of different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the game, the player with the most Honor wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis edition contains:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Box - 5906660421368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch Goal Box - 5906660421382\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur review and recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly this is one of my favourite games. Co-operative, yet competitive (so not one person will lead the game), highly themed, awesome artwork and detailed minis that add value to the game play. It really does feel like you are building the Great Wall in china and fighting off the hordes. Each time new horde cards are drawn, everyone is in anticipation of where they are coming from, and what will they be! Then there is discussion around the table on the best strategy to survive, meanwhile whilst your scheming in how you can lead in honour points. At its heart its a work placement game but it's added some unique and interesting mechanics that work so well in this semi coop game. We've had some interesting game plays with this game, games with over 200 points with only a few points between all players, to games where there is a 80 point lead, and games where we've all lost and no one is a winner (yes we were all greedy to get the most honour and failed miserably with catapults smashing our wall). The game has asymmetrical powers, and my only negative on this game is I find some combinations of certain powers between players can be a little unbalanced. This could be easily fixed in the way Scythe bans certain player combination types in a game. If I get around to it I might even create my own list. That said the theming in this game is just next level, everything you do makes sense, horses can't attack pike men because they don't fit on the card properly but can penetrate through the hoards potentially taking out that catapult on the edge of the board, your arches can't get the spoils from the hoard (because they are on the wall), and the shield bearers will make your archers almost useless. The balance between an engine build, and attacking for honour, or just the embarrassment when you are shamed because you were the only one that took that action (must be stupid action then eh?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely love this game, especially with 3 or more players. We've also decked our game out with the black powder expansion - and this adds even more insanity to defending the great wall of China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate this game a 8.9 \/ 10. If you like the theme and idea of a semi co-op grab this before it goes (Kickstarter only). We sell this with the stretch goals box included and it's a steal for the content provided. (Note Black powder expansion is purchased separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpgrades and Expansions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following upgrades and expansions are available on our store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwaken Realms Black Powder Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3DLevelup Resin Barricades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3DLevelup Round Marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwaken Realms Deluxe Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Awaken Realms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44084537753826,"sku":"GreatWallMay26","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/Greatwall.png?v=1751799192"},{"product_id":"concordia","title":"Concordia","description":"\u003cp\u003eConcordia is a strategy game that requires advance planning and consideration of your opponent's moves. Every game is different, not only because of the sequence of new cards on sale but also due to the modular layout of cities. (One side of the game board shows the entire Roman Empire with 30 cities for 3-5 players, while the other shows Roman Italy with 25 cities for 2-4 players.) When all cards have been sold or after the first player builds his 15th house, the game ends. The player with the most VPs from the gods (Jupiter, Saturnus, Mercurius, Minerva, Vesta, etc.) wins the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PD-Verlag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44313984663778,"sku":"ConcordiaMay26","price":87.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/RIO499_md.jpg?v=1751799175"},{"product_id":"the-quest-for-el-dorado","title":"The Quest for El Dorado","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"divProductDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabberlive\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"\" class=\"tabbertab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quest for El Dorado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, players take the roles of expedition leaders who have embarked on a search for the legendary land of gold in the dense jungles of South America. Each player assembles and equips their own team, hiring various helpers from the scout to the scientist to the assistance of the native peoples. All of them have one goal in mind: Reaching the golden border first and being the first to explore the fabled city of El Dorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lautapelit.fi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315414528226,"sku":"EldoradoMay26","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/MPLDORA101.png?v=1751799173"},{"product_id":"hallertau","title":"Hallertau","description":"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHallertau \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis the next big game by renowned designer Uwe Rosenberg. In his tradition, Hallertau is a strategic combination of the well known worker-placement mechanism and a thematic implementation of a “two-field crop rotation” mechanic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe German Hallertau region is the world's biggest contiguous hop growing region (as of 2020) and started growing hops in the 8th century. The game takes place at the time when this region became today's hop growing hub. The players are leaders of a small town and try to improve its craft workshops and to raise its wealth, showing it by enhancing their town center.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Lookout Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44316891381986,"sku":null,"price":110.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/hallertau-board-game-cover.jpg?v=1751799171"},{"product_id":"fjords","title":"Fjords","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"divProductDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabberlive\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabbertab\" title=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore a landscape so stunning that even a Viking would hold their breath in awe...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFjords is a tile-laying game that takes place in two phases. The first one invites the players to explore the fjords around them by laying hexagonal landscape tiles, creating a map that serves as the gameboard. In the second phase, players begin from the longhouses they placed during phase one and will walk the landscape, claiming as much of the plains and cliffs as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winner of the game will be the player who has claimed the most land. Savvy placements and the ability to plan ahead yet act tactically will be your most important tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis new edition of Fjords differs from the original release in the following ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game now plays up to four players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game contains five new variants\/modules designed by Phil Walker-Harding. These add optional variety and flavor to the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grail Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44327607927010,"sku":"FjordsMay26","price":63.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/GRLFJO0016.jpg?v=1751799170"},{"product_id":"7-wonder-duel","title":"7 Wonders Duel Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn many ways 7 Wonders: Duel resembles its parent game 7 Wonders as over three ages players acquire cards that provide resources or advance their military or scientific development in order to develop a civilization and complete wonders. What's different about 7 Wonders: Duel is that, as the title suggests, the game is solely for two players, with the players not drafting card simultaneously from hands of cards, but from a display of face-down and face-up cards arranged at the start of a round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA player can take a card only if it's not covered by any others, so timing comes into play as well as bonus moves that allow you to take a second card immediately. As in the original game, each card that you acquire can be built, discarded for three coins, or used to construct a wonder. Each player starts with four wonder cards, and the construction of a wonder provides its owner with a special ability. Only seven wonders can be built, though, so one player will end up short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers can purchase resources at any time from the bank, or they can gain cards during the game that provide them with resources for future building; as you acquire resources, the cost for those particular resources increases for your opponent, representing your dominance in this area. A player can win 7 Wonders: Duel in one of three ways. Each time that you acquire a military card, you advance the military marker toward your opponent's capital, giving you a bonus at certain positions. If you reach the opponent's capital, you win the game immediately. Similarly, if you acquire all six different scientific symbols, you achieve scientific dominance and win immediately. If neither of these situations occurs, then the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Honours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Best Card Game Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Meeples' Choice Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Swiss Gamers Award Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Tric Trac d'Or Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 Tric Trac Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Fairplay À la carte Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Gioco dell’Anno Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players Nominee\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Juego del Año Recommended\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016 Lys Passioné Finalist\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2017 Hra roku Winner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoard Game Contents:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Game board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 Age I Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 Age II Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Age III Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Guild Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Wonder Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Military Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Progress Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Conflict pawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 Coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Score book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rule book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Help Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpgrades and Expansions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following expansions are available for 7 Wonders Duel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Wonders Duel Agora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Wonders Duel Pantheon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Wonders Duel Solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Review and Recommendation:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best strategy well played games designed specifically for 2 players. 7 Wonders of duel plays really well, with a mixture of card selection blocking, and different strategies to build out points, lead military or gain scientific achievements to improve your benefits. Don't let your opponent get the upper hand watch the military strength, its easy to be complacent with dire consequences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have played this game a lot. Whilst it hasn't hit the table recently, it is a highly recommended 2 player game from us. Its a game I'd easily throw in the travel bag when going on a holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rate this game an 8 \/ 10. High replay ability, shorter game length, fast turns, with good strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Repos Production","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335415558370,"sku":"7wondersDuelMay26","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/7-wonders-duel.webp?v=1751799168"},{"product_id":"brass-lancashire","title":"Brass Lancashire (Retail Edition) Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass: Lancashire — first published as Brass — is an economic strategy game that tells the story of competing cotton entrepreneurs in Lancashire during the industrial revolution. You must develop, build, and establish your industries and network so that you can capitalize demand for iron, coal and cotton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game is played over two halves: the canal phase and the rail phase. To win the game, score the most victory points (VPs), which are counted at the end of each half. VPs are gained from your canals, rails, and established (flipped) industry tiles. Each round, players take turns according to the turn order track, receiving two actions to perform any of the following: Build an industry tile Build a rail or canal Develop an industry Sell cotton Take a loan At the end of a player's turn, they replace the two cards they played with two more from the deck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn order is determined by how much money a player spent on the previous turn, from lowest spent first to highest spent. This turn order mechanism opens some strategic options for players going later in the turn order, allowing for the possibility of back-to-back turns. After all the cards have been played the first time (with the deck size being adjusted for the number of players), the canal phase ends and a scoring round commences. After scoring, all canals and all of the lowest level industries are removed for the game, after which new cards are dealt and the rail phase begins. During this phase, players may now occupy more than one location in a city and a double-connection build (though expensive) is possible. At the end of the rail phase, another scoring round takes place, then a winner is crowned. The cards limit where you can build your industries, but any card can be used for the develop, sell cotton or build connections actions. This leads to a strategic timing\/storing of cards. Resources are common so that if one player builds a rail line (which requires coal) they have to use the coal from the nearest source, which may be an opponent's coal mine, which in turn gets that coal mine closer to scoring (i.e., being utilized).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original masterpiece was first published in 2008 and is widely regarded as one of the deepest, most replayable economic games ever designed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass: Lancashire features meticulously crafted illustrations by Damien Mammoliti and Mr. Cuddington, elegant graphic design, and high quality components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin Wallace's original masterpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs one of the top 20 highest rated board games on boardgamegeek.com, Brass: Lancashire is widely regarded as one of the deepest, most replayable economic games ever designed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweaked rule set and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved 2 \u0026amp; 3 player rules provide an experience more consistent with games of 4 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew high quality components including 4 player mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roxley Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335430041826,"sku":"BrassLancashireMay26","price":119.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/pic3469216.jpg?v=1751799166"},{"product_id":"brass-birmingham","title":"Brass Birmingham (Retail Edition) Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass: Birmingham is an economic strategy game sequel to Martin Wallace' 2007 masterpiece, Brass. Birmingham tells the story of competing entrepreneurs in Birmingham during the industrial revolution, between the years of 1770-1870. As in its predecessor, you must develop, build, and establish your industries and network, in an effort to exploit low or high market demands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass: Birmingham features a deceptively straightforward rule set which creates interesting gameplay dynamics including a highly innovative variable turn order system and robust gift economy. Unlike its predecessor, Brass: Birmingham features a dynamic board setup, making each game unfold completely differently each time you play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass: Birmingham features meticulously crafted illustrations by Damien Mammoliti and Mr. Cuddington, elegant graphic design, and high quality components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve played Brass in the past, learning how to play Birmingham will be a snap as it uses most of the same core ruleset. But Brass: Birmingham creates an entirely new and unique experience from its predecessor with a new mechanics, new industries, and new strategies waiting for you to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the highest rated board games on boardgamegeek.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA finely brewed full stand-alone sequel to the original game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic board setup makes each game unfold completely differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore rules stay true to the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew canal\/rail scoring creates tactics in where you place them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 new industry types include Breweries, Potteries and Manufactured goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew actions, mechanics and strategies to discover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roxley Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335445541090,"sku":"BrassBirminghamMay26","price":129.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/brassbirmingham_4.jpg?v=1751799164"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-small-box-3d-tiles","title":"Terraforming Mars Small Box (3D Tiles)","description":"\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires base game to play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" id=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003eObsessed with Terraforming Mars, but already have a great storage solution for the game? You can now take Terraforming Mars to a the next level with new gorgeous components: 90+ 3D tiles, markers, and more. A beautiful upgrade for your favorite game!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335587459298,"sku":"TMarsSmallBoxMay26","price":166.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/terraforming-mars-small-box-front.jpg?v=1751799162"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-big-box-3d-tiles","title":"Terraforming Mars Big Box (3D Tiles)","description":"\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires base game to play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" id=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003eObsessed with Terraforming Mars, but already have a great storage solution for the game? You can now take Terraforming Mars to a the next level with new gorgeous components: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003eTerraforming Mars: Big Box is both a storage option for all the Terraforming Mars material released to date — the base game, five expansions, and the first-player rover — and a set of 3D terrain tiles to dress up the game.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e24 city tiles (four each of six designs) and 40 forest tiles (eight each of five designs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e9 ocean tiles and 14 special tiles (the original eleven, plus three new ones)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eTerraforming Mars: Big Box includes three new cards that relate to the three new special tiles, card dividers, and five plastic markers for the global parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBase game and expansions are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eTerraforming Mars: Big Box is both a storage option for all the Terraforming Mars material released to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335656141026,"sku":"TMarsBigBoxMay26","price":219.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/bgg_img_43044_pic5470390_1.jpg?v=1751799160"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars","title":"Terraforming Mars","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 2400s, mankind begins to terraform the planet Mars. Giant corporations, sponsored by the World Government on Earth, initiate huge projects to raise the temperature, the oxygen level, and the ocean coverage until the environment is habitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTerraforming Mars\u003c\/em\u003e, you play one of those corporations and work together in the terraforming process, but compete for getting victory points that are awarded not only for your contribution to the terraforming, but also for advancing human infrastructure throughout the solar system, and doing other commendable things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335683993826,"sku":"TMarsMay26","price":132.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/terraforming_mars_2.jpg?v=1751799159"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-venus-next","title":"Terraforming Mars Venus Next","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerraforming Mars: Venus Next, the second expansion for the Terraforming Mars base game, has players building flying cities and making the atmosphere more hospitable on the deadly planet Venus. In Venus Next, the World Government chooses to also fund the terraforming of Venus. Around 50 project cards and 5 corporations are added, with a special focus on how to make Venus habitable. With the new floater resource, a new milestone, a new award, a new tag, and a new terraforming parameter, players are given more paths to victory and an even more varied play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires base game: Terraforming Mars to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335732457698,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/stronghold-games-terraforming-mars-venus-next-en.jpg?v=1751799157"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-the-colonies","title":"Terraforming Mars The Colonies","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerraforming Mars: The Colonies is the fourth expansion to the smash hit, Terraforming Mars, which is ranked #5 of all time on BGG. In previous expansions, we explored the other side of Mars, began work on Venus, and showed a prelude for the corporations working on the projects. Now we move to the outer solar system, including the moons of great gas giant planets and establish space stations far out there. Watch the terraforming Mars in new and greater ways in Terraforming Mars: The Colonies!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires base game: Terraforming Mars to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335757492450,"sku":"TMarsColoniesMay26","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/pic4193099.jpg?v=1751799156"},{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-hellas-elysium","title":"Terraforming Mars Hellas \u0026 Elysium","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerraforming Mars: Hellas \u0026amp; Elysium, the first expansion for Terraforming Mars, consists of a double-sided game board presenting two new areas of Mars: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Elysium takes players almost to the opposite side of Mars' equator, with vast lowlands for oceans in the north and a dry, mineral-rich south. Place a tile on Olympus Mons, the highest peak in the solar system, to gain three free cards! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hellas, the southern wild, includes Mars' south pole and the enormous seven-hex Hellas crater that just begs to become a giant lake. Building around the pole gives you new placement bonuses in the form of heat and possibly even water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these maps consists of new sets of milestones and awards with relevance for that particular map. Place three tiles around the south pole to be a Polar Explorer, for example, or race to have the most estates beside water on Elysium!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires base game: Terraforming Mars to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronghold Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335767093474,"sku":"TMarsHellasMay26","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/pic3343205_md_4.jpg?v=1751799154"},{"product_id":"ticket-to-ride-europe-15th-anniversary-edition","title":"Ticket to Ride Europe 15th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTicket to Ride: Europe – 15th Anniversary contains material from the Ticket to Ride: Europe base game and the Europa 1912 expansion for a total of 108 destination ticket cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Ticket to Ride: Europe, you collect cards of various types of train cars that you then use to claim railway routes in Europe. The longer the routes, the more points you earn! If you fulfill destination tickets — goal cards that connect distant cities — then you receive bonus points at the end of the game; fail to connect the cities on your tickets with rail routes, and you lose those points instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGiant Board map of European train routes with all new illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Tin Boxes, each with 45 finely sculpted wagon cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Colored Train Stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Scoring Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rules booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 Train Car Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 108 Destination Ticket Cards published to date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 European Express Bonus Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Big Cities Reference Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Days of Wonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336425304290,"sku":"TicketToRide15thMay26","price":134.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/bgg_img_40633_pic5941381_1.png?v=1751799152"},{"product_id":"calico","title":"Calico","description":"\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalico is a puzzly tile-laying game of quilts and cats!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Calico, players compete to sew the coziest quilt as they collect and place patches of different colors and patterns. Each quilt has a particular pattern that must be followed, and players are also trying to create color and pattern combinations that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also able to attract the cuddliest cats!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurns are simple. Select a single patch tile from your hand and sew it into your quilt, then draw another patch into your hand from the three available. If you are able to create a color group, you may sew a button onto your quilt. If you are able to create a pattern combination that is attractive to any of the cats, it will come over and curl up on your quilt! At the end of the game, you score points for buttons, cats, and how well you were able to complete your unique quilt pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e4 Dual-layer Quilt Boards\u003cbr\u003e108 Patch Tiles\u003cbr\u003e80 Cat Tokens\u003cbr\u003e52 Button Tokens\u003cbr\u003e24 Design Goal Tiles\u003cbr\u003e5 Double-Sided Cat Scoring Tiles\u003cbr\u003e6 Black \u0026amp; White Patch Tiles\u003cbr\u003e1 Score Pad\u003cbr\u003e1 Cloth Bag\u003cbr\u003e1 Master Quilter Tile\u003cbr\u003e1 Button Scoring Tile\u003cbr\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AEG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336514367714,"sku":"CalicoMay26","price":54.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/unnamed_1__12.jpg?v=1751799149"},{"product_id":"cascadia","title":"Cascadia Board Game","description":"Take a journey to the Pacific Northwest as you compete to create the most harmonious ecosystem in Cascadia! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurns are simple - select a tile\/token set and place each into your expanding ecosystem. Earn points by fulfilling wildlife goals and creating the largest habitat corridors. With variable scoring goals, each game of Cascadia brings a new spatial puzzle to your table!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoard game contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Deluxe Wooden Wildlife Tokens\u003cbr\u003e85 Habitat Tiles\u003cbr\u003e25 Nature Tokens\u003cbr\u003e20 Wildlife Scoring Cards\u003cbr\u003e1 Family Variant Scoring Card\u003cbr\u003e5 Starter Habitat Tiles\u003cbr\u003e1 Full-Color Scorepad\u003cbr\u003e1 Deluxe Cloth Bag\u003cbr\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Review and Recommendation:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favourite relaxation game. Grab a coffee, or a glass of wine, play a game of Cascadia. Simple to teach, plays really well, one of the best light games.  Gameplay mechanics are simple yet provide plenty of thought on how to play out the best nature habitat with the tiles available. You are competing for the best habitat, so there might be some glancing of other players setup to see if you are going to take the crown on certain objectives. Great at 2 players and above. Timber discs with prints are delightful, and give that real natural feel. And yes almost everyone wants that Salmon! What is with that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rank this one a high 8.5 \/ 10. It often hits the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Upgrades and Expansions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have the following upgrades and expansions for Cascadia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascadia Landmarks Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur solid resin pinecones (these are beautiful and you'll likely be fiddling with them between turns).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur organiser to keep it all together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AEG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336523280610,"sku":"CascadiaMay26","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/unnamed_11__1_4.jpg?v=1751799146"},{"product_id":"carcassonne-big-box","title":"Carcassonne Big Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-label-description\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThis Carcassonne Big Box includes the base game of Carcassonne, the 2001 Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year), along with 11 expansions. This is the perfect starter set for Carcassonne fans and anyone looking to jump into this best-selling game. The expansions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" data-role=\"content\" id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan be combined for an incredible variety of gameplay options and hours of unique games!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Z-MAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336535175394,"sku":"CarcassonneBigMay26","price":142.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/220836_1.jpg?v=1751799142"},{"product_id":"dune-imperium","title":"Dune Imperium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-label-description\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDune: Imperium is a deck-building and worker-placement game set in the world of Dune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" data-collapsible=\"true\" role=\"tab\" data-role=\"collapsible\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" class=\"data item title active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning Dune: Imperium blends deck-building and worker placement in a deeply thematic new strategy board game where the fate of the Empire hangs on your decisions.\u003cbr\u003eWill you seek political allies or rely upon military might? Economic strength or subtle intrigues?\u003cbr\u003eA council seat... or a sharpened blade? The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits in the first new Dune board game in nearly 40 years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" data-role=\"content\" id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" class=\"data item title active\" aria-labeledby=\"tab-label-description-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dire Wolf Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336540549346,"sku":"DuneImperiumMay26","price":87.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4066\/0450\/files\/bgg_img_39608_pic5666597_1.jpg?v=1751799141"}],"url":"https:\/\/3dlevelup.com.au\/collections\/board-games.oembed?page=45","provider":"3DLevelup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}