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Everdell Designer: James A. Wilson Artist: Andrew Bosley, Cody Jones, Dann May Published: 2018 Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 40-80 Mins BGG Rating: 8.0 BGG Ranking: 34 Publisher: Starling Games Mechanisms: Hand Management, Engine Builder, Chaining, End Game Bonuses, Contracts, Open Drafting, Worker Placement Sleeves: MEV 44x63mm, TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: Within the charming valley of Everdell, beneath the boughs of towering trees, among meandering streams and mossy hollows, a civilization of forest critters is thriving and expanding. From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a year have come and gone, but the time has come for new territories to be settled...

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...

Raising Robots Designer: Brett Sobol, Seth Van Orden Artist: Viktoriya Fajardo, Howard McWilliam Published: 2023 Players: 1-6 Playing Time: 60-90 Mins BGG Rating: 8.0 BGG Ranking: 3354 Publisher: Nauvoo Games Mechanisms: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers Sleeves: MEU 45x68mm, STN 57,5x89mm   Game Description: In Raising Robots, you are a famous inventor seeking to assemble the greatest collection of robots. Each round, you simultaneously choose and perform two or more actions: upgrade, assemble, design, fabricate, recycle. Every action will be performed with a variable amount of power to make the action better or worse....

Flamecraft Designer: Manny Vega Artist: Sandara Tang Published: 2022 Players: 1-5 Playing Time: 60 Mins BGG Rating: 7.5 BGG Ranking: 383 Publisher: Cardboard Alchemy Mechanics: Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Worker placement, Set Collection Sleeves: MEU 45x68mm, OSDS 90x140mm Game Description: Artisan dragons, the smaller and magically talented versions of their larger (and destructive) cousins, are sought by shopkeepers so that they may delight customers with their flamecraft. You are a Flamekeeper, skilled in the art of conversing with dragons, placing them in their ideal home and using enchantments to entice them to produce wondrous things. Your reputation will...

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:...