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Everdell Farshore Designer: James A. Wilson, Clarissa A. Wilson Artist: Jacqui Davis Published: 2023 Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 40-80 Mins BGG Rating: 7.9 BGG Ranking: 2167 Publisher: Starling GamesMechanisms: Hand Management, Engine Builder, Chaining, End Game Bonuses, Contracts, Open Drafting, Worker Placement Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: The rugged coast north of Everdell Valley is a land brimming with adventure and mystery. Stalwart sailors search for bountiful islands and valuable treasures. Dutiful monks inhabit abbeys and scriptoriums, meticulously translating and illuminating. Hard-working folk gather resources and build their cities in unison with the ever-changing waves of the mighty ocean....

Dice Throne Designer: Nate Chateller, Manny Trembley Artist: Gavan Brown, Manny Trembley Published: 2018 Players: 2-6 Playing Time: 20-40 Mins BGG Rating: 8.1 BGG Ranking: 304 Publisher: Roxley Mechanisms: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Duel Game, Take That, Variable Player Powers Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: It's a fast-paced 2-6 player combat game (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 2v2v2, or free-for-all). Select from a variety of heroes that play and feel completely distinct from one another. Attack opponents and activate abilities by rolling your hero's unique set of five dice. Accumulate combat points and spend them on cards that have a large...

Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef Designer: Tim Eisner, Ben Eisner Artist: Lina Cossette, David Forest Published: 2020 Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 60-90 Mins BGG Rating: 7.5 BGG Ranking: 997 Publisher: Druid City Games Mechanisms: Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement Sleeves: MUS 41x63mm, S65 65x65mm, STN 57,5x89mm, BST 70x120mm     Game Description: Welcome Heroes! Many magnificent contestants have signed up for the tournament but only a handful will be chosen to join the Tidal Blades, the elite guards of our island realm. To succeed in the Tournament and...

Ancient Knowledge Designer: Remi Mathieu Artist: Pierre Ples, Adrien Rives, Emillien Rotival Published: 2023 Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 75 Mins BGG Rating: 7.2 BGG Ranking: 1736 Publisher: IELLO Mechanisms: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Set Collection Sleeves: MEV 44x63mm, TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: Heirs to an exceptional knowledge that has survived the ages, it is now up to you to preserve the vestige of your civilization.   Quick play overview: Starting with a small hand of 6 cards and hopefully drawing more cards during the game, players will take 2 actions from: CREATE - Build monuments into their timeline...

Totem Hoarder Designer: Lenart Slabe, Oskar Slabe Artist: Lenart Slabe Published: 2023 Players: 2 Playing Time: 20-30 Mins BGG Rating: 7.8 BGG Ranking: Publisher: Totem Hoarder Games Mechanisms: Hand Management, Duel Game, Take That Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: In Totem Hoarder two players assume the roles of rival archeologists and artifact collectors, racing to get magical totems. Assemble a dream team of creatures, set up devastating combos, collect three totems and rule SUPREME!   Quick play overview: Players take turns trying to collect 3 totems (and 0 skellys) in their team (maximum 15 creatures or totems can be...