Essen 2026 – novelties, Page 2

When the Ironclad’s reckless excavations uncovered Steel, a powerful new material used to create mighty Constructs and build a vast railway network across the mountains, they also awakened the ancient Primals. These elemental spirits joined the Woodwalkers, who now wield enchanted Lanterns filled with magic, ready to be unleashed on the battlefield.

A fast-paced card game for everyone. Adapt and "dnup" your game! Quick decision-making, working with combinations, and constantly changing card values create a dynamic game where every round feels different. dnup is based on simple principles, but these constantly evolve during play, forcing you to react to other players and the developments on the table. Be the first to get rid of all your...

Nippon: Zaibatsu is a new edition of Nippon, a fast-paced, area-majority economic game. Players control "zaibatsu": massive conglomerates of interconnected companies driving Japan's economy in the Industrial Revolution era.

This expansion comes with three completely new types of Monsters. During setup you can decide which Monster you want to use—the green one from the core box or the green one from the New Monstrosities expansion. You can mix and match, but you should alway stick to having three different colors in the game.In the New Monstrosities expansion, you will find: 7 flying Monster minis on transparent...

The year is 1971, but not the history we know. The wait is over! You and your research team have finally arrived in the eternal ice of Antarctica. But this is only the beginning of a series of thrilling expeditions in this alternate era. Your objectives are clear: establish a highly efficient network of stations, scout the unforgiving wilderness, and be the first to reach the mysterious...

Players explore the visionary world of Antoni Gaudí as they balance the three pillars that shaped his work: Nature, Catalonia, and Religion. By collecting cards and arranging colorful trencadís tiles, they build patterns and advance along their personal boards. Movement around the central Chandelier determines which resources and actions they can take each round. Success requires keeping all...

A deluxe edition of a strategy game about exploring a frozen valley, collecting artifacts, and competing expeditions vying for the most valuable discoveries. The collector’s edition of L E D also includes two expansions—Monuments and Guilds and Relics. The edition also features metal coins and other deluxe components, such as a magnetic game board, high-quality tokens, and figures that enhance...

Get ready for an exciting cave adventure! Together, you’ll explore a huge cave. Just like in the world-famous video game, dangers await you here, such as monsters! Can you find diamonds and defeat the Endermen before you run out of torches? Discover useful items and make risky decisions. The game features 3 levels. At the start of each round, you’ll decide whether to venture deeper into the...

In medieval Europe, trained physicians were a rarity. Traveling barbers did their best to care for the health of the people, and more than one of them may have dreamed of one day attaining the knowledge and reputation of a learned Medicus. In this game, you take on the role of such barbers, striving over the course of your journeys to acquire the knowledge needed to be worthy of the title of...

Thunder Road: Ignition is a standalone game that uses the core game system from Thunder Road: Vendetta with tweaks to provide a familiar yet new, streamlined play experience.

Search, compare and catch the panda. In each round, one player rolls a die, then each player tries to collect the panda card that best meets the condition indicated by the die. After comparing the results on the back of the cards, one player becomes the winner and takes the card. The player who is the first to collect the right number of cards wins.

Timespan is a streamlined, friendly and highly replayable civilization game from Alion Games, built around six asymmetric civilizations, six unique technology boards and more than 175 cards representing historic figures, buildings, technologies and wonders. Designed to be played in about 90 minutes, it lets players guide their culture from the stone age to the space age without warfare,...

Skřítkov (Minikin City - Czech Edition) is a strategic game where every card you play has a double meaning. Colors and values give you rewards each round, while icons and effects give you points at the end, but only if you fill the card with Minikins!

V háji (Czech edition of Brushwood) is a peaceful yet strategic set-collection game for 2–4 players. Players take on the role of hikers navigating a vast, ever-changing forest trail to observe local wildlife, pick up berries, and forage for mushrooms.

Harbordrift is a small, standalone expansion for the game Dirt & Dust.

In Wildscape, you will restore barren lands in Africa with rich habitats -- woodlands, wetlands, savanna, deserts, and rivers -- to create areas for a diverse animal ecosystem to return and to thrive.

Take control of an expanding oil company; step into the shoes of a determined leader set on dominating the market, optimizing every phase of the refining chain, and building your reputation to enhance your abilities.

ATRAH plunges you into the deepest, darkest trenches of the ocean … Designed by Johannes Goupy and Jérémy Ducret, this tactical game for 2 to 4 players perfectly blends set collection, area majority, and a volatile stock market economic engine.

These are marvelous, heat-printed, acrylic upgrades for both Event and Conversation tokens.

An expansion for the game Endangered. The environment is at a tipping point. Australia’s wildlife habitats face devastation, but with your leadership, their future can be rewritten. It's time for you to take action and restore balance before it’s too late!

It’s a beautiful Summer day, the tide is low, and conditions are perfect for collecting shells! In Seashells, the new game from renowned designer Bruno Faidutti, you take turns moving the Beachcomber along a path and discovering conches, clams, and scallops to add to you collection. Score points for having the most shells in different shapes and colours and prove you're the most talented...

Bathed by the crystal-clear waters of Cabo de Gata and under the white light of Andalusia stands Níjar, a small town in the province of Almería, Spain, with a pottery tradition dating back to the Bronze Age and which gained great significance during the Muslim period (10th–15th centuries). In Níjar, we travel back to the 1920s, long before the tourism boom of the 1950s. The local economy...

Kluster TRIOis an incredibly fun family-friendly dexterity game!