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Mindbug Designer: Skaff Elias, Richard Garfield, Marvin Hegen, Christian Kudahl Artist: Denis Martynets Published: 2022 Players: 2 Playing Time: 15-25 Mins BGG Rating: 7.8 BGG Ranking: 447 Publisher: Nerdlab Games Mechanisms: Hand Management, Duel Game, Take That Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: In Mindbug, you summon hybrid creatures and send them to battle against your opponent — but when you summon a creature, the opponent may use one of their Mindbugs to take control of it. Outwit your opponent in a fascinating tactical duel in which having the best cards and playing them at the wrong time can be...

Unmatched Designer: Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson Artist: Oliver Barrett Published: 2019 Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 20-40 Mins BGG Rating: 8.3 BGG Ranking: 894 Publisher: Restoration Games Mechanics: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Duel Game Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm, Game Description: Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.   Quick play overview:...

The placing and removing workers to get 2 actions per turn is a nice trick. When your opponent places his worker on that perfect place, where you will remove it on your turn… it just lightens up your day 😊

Dorfromantik: The Board Game Designer: Michael Palm , Lukas Zach Artist: Paul Riebe Published: 2022 Players: 1-6 Playing Time: 30-60 Mins BGG Rating: 7.7 BGG Ranking: 977 Publisher: Pegasus Spiele Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Tile Placement, Area Majority,… Sleeves: EUR 59x92mm, Game Description: Rippling rivers, rustling forests, wheat fields swaying in the wind and here and there a cute little village - that's Dorfromantik! In Dorfromantik: The Board Game, up to six players work together to lay hexagonal tiles to create a beautiful landscape and try to fulfill the orders of the population, while at the same time laying as long...

Paper Tales Designer: Masato Uesugi Published: 2017 Players: 2-5 Playing Time: 30 Mins BGG Rating: 7.0 BGG Ranking: 1052 Publisher: Catch Up Games Mechanics: Drafting, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: Experience two fantastical centuries of expansions and combat in Paper Tales. Remodel your assorted assembly of characters, units, and buildings in each period based on your developments and the age of your heroes. Write a new legend of the rightful ruler who brought unity to the rival kingdoms. Build a comprehensive strategy and adapt the shape of your realm according to opportunities and restrictions...