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The year is 793, and the Northumbrian coast burns. The attack on Lindisfarne was but the first strike — more raiders will follow. As the rulers of Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia, you must prepare your kingdom for the coming storm. Fortify your defenses and expand your kingdoms with new cities — but take care as the more you expand, the more you attract Vikings to your kingdom....

Orléans: Big Box — first released as Orléans: Anniversary Box — collects all released materials as of 2025 for Orléans, a game set in the French city of the same name during medieval times in which you must assemble a following of farmers, merchants, knights, monks, etc to gain supremacy through trade, construction and science in medieval France.

The waters of the Bermuda Triangle are feared because storms sometimes make navigation impossible. What's more, legends tell of huge monsters lurking there for unsuspecting sailors...but the stories also tell of legendary treasures to be found there, so now you'll race in search of them.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of early 20th century explorers in The Royal Society of Archeology. As the leader of a learned society, you lead a team of adventurers on expeditions around the globe in search of relics and knowledge. London serves as your headquarters, where you secure funding, deepen your expertise at the university, and plan your next bold discoveries. Your...

Little Soldiers is a game where two armies of little plastic soldiers pretend to fight it out between the plates, glasses and anything else that can be found on the table. Move your characters, hide in this cheese box bunker and attack your enemies to break their little soldiers!

In Rebel Princess, the princesses fought off unwarranted marriage proposals from pesky princes. Twenty-eight days later, the princes returned...as zombies! The zombie horde is growing. It began with the princes, but it has spread to the local villagers, the adorable woodland creatures, and even our noble knights! The rebel princesses are the last of us. If they fail, the kingdom will fall...

In ‘The Druids of EDORA’, you take on the role of druids and sorceresses. You move through a magical forest full of places of worship and other mysterious locations. You erect numerous steles and menhirs, visit dolmens and the oracle site.

An expansion for Apex Legends that introduces a brand new game map and a set of new buildings and terrain features, along with a new game mode that allows players to use two game maps simultaneously.

Apex Legends™: The Board Game is a highly competitive, intensely tactical team vs team miniatures game for 2-4 players, with more players made possible through expansions. Our original game engine and innovative framework bring the stakes, thrills, and dynamics of the Apex Legends™ battle royale experience to life.The board game’s combat system challenges players to modify tactics based on the...

An expansion for the game On the Wings of Dragons, which adds a wide range of new dragon cards, caves, quest tiles, Dragon Brotherhood boards, and a new round counter that brings new income opportunities when you pass.

In Feya's Swamp, you take on the role of a clan of swamp dwellers aiming to become the most prosperous in the area. To succeed, you need to adapt to your surroundings by finding the best fishing and settlement spots, as well as choosing the right trading partners. You can also venture into nearby abandoned temples where powerful deities lie in wait to be awakened.

Guide one of the seven largest cities of antiquity to prosperity in 7 Wonders Dice. During the game, you will construct a wonder that defies time, make scientific advances, develop commerce, manage your resources, and handle your gold reserve prudently — all while keeping an eye on neighboring cities since ignoring them has a heavy price! A game plays over a series of turns during which you...

Puer is an expansion for the game Tea Garden. It adds a Solo mode and lots of new options and interactions to the game. Players can now assemble so-called Puer cakes, which are an exclusive type of additionally fermented tea.

Railroad Tiles, the sequel to Railroad Ink, is a fast-paced tile placement game in which you select and place tiles to create a connected community. Build the best transportation network in this beautifully crafted board game! A fast-paced game for 1 to 4 players aged 8 and up.

Galaxy Trucker: Do What!? is the second expansion for the relaunched Galaxy Trucker—a delightfully chaotic game for 2 to 4 players. Enjoy two big modules you can mix and match: wild Missions and fussy VIP Astronauts Embark on impossible or even more impossible Missions and deliver cargo that most likely violates all intergalactic shipping laws Feeling fearless? Throw in some Supercards...

The original Czech game Codenames by Vlaada Chvátil has been enjoying success around the world – winner of the most prestigious international award Spiel des Jahres 2016, best party game in history according to the global game database www.boardgamegeek.com. A word association game for two teams of secret agents. Codenames: Back to Hogwarts is the first competitive Codenames game inspired by...

Fill the botanical gardens with fragrant flowers, lush foliage, and soothing waters as you erect your gazebos among the tranquil features and atop prized patios.

Recall is a deep strategy game from the designers of Revive that focuses on engine building and exploration. Each player begins the game with one of fourteen unique tribes and one of eighteen unique gadgets, both of which will heavily influence your strategy and opportunities. Throughout the game, you will lead your tribe, explore the lands, and discover traces of ancient...

Dewan is a fast-paced, competitive area-placement game for 2-4 players that features racing, placement, and hand strategy. During play, you collect terrain cards and spend them to strategically place your camps on the territory. Make the best use of terrain and resources so that you can satisfy the requirements on your story tiles. Along the way, gather berries and master fire to earn...

Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative board game for 1–5 players set in the Forgotten Realms. Players take on the roles of heroes inspired by classic D&D classes (wizard, fighter, bard, rogue, cleric) and work together to defeat iconic monsters lurking in the Undermountain beneath Waterdeep.

Vantage: Playmats is a set of 6 dual-layered cardboard mats designed specifically for Vantage. Each player builds a 3×3 grid of cards on their mat to represent their current location. These optional mats prevent cards from shifting and help organize the play space.

Vantage: Wooden Skill Tokens is a premium accessory for Vantage, replacing the cardboard skill tokens from the base game. These tokens enhance the tactile experience and visual appeal of the game.

Vantage: Metal Coins is a premium accessory for the Vantage board game, replacing the cardboard tokens from the base game. The set includes 45 zinc alloy coins in four denominations. One pack is more than sufficient for a full 6-player game. These coins enhance the tactile experience and bring added immersion to your planetary adventure.

Manhattan Project: Energy Empire includes all the gameplay of the original edition, as well as the 'Cold War' expansion, the new 'UN Envoys expansion', and more! From the ashes of war, nations rise to power in the atomic age! In Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, each player takes control of a nation struggling for power in the latter part of the 20th century. They build up their...