You are responsible for the economic and social development of a city. However, with Rise you must always keep the well-being of your citizens in mind. Because industrial progress often goes hand in hand with environmental pollution, and the income needed for further development is often derived from tax or rent increases, this quickly leads to discomfort among the population... Variable tracks, actions and events - all this leads to a multitude of possibilities that can trigger chain reactions. All this makes Rise an exciting and ever-changing gaming experience that is difficult to calculate even for absolute strategy fans!

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It is the pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty. Literary artists walk and sail across the land in search of inspiration to compose the greatest works of the time. Those seeking the greatest exposure present their work in the capital, Nankin. But aristocracy is fickle. Do you follow the latest trends, or do you get started with them? Jiangnan: Life of Gentry is a worker placement and action tile bag building game for 1 to 4 players. Jiangnan can be played as a single scenario or through multiple campaigns. Players are literati and artisans of the elite gentry class who live in Jiangnan, the prosperous region south of the Qinhuai River, and are highly skilled in literature, calligraphy, brush painting, and the musical and performing arts. But you need the skills of bureaucracy to direct and lead aristocracy to evolve your work from today's latest trend to an eternal classic that will be sung and studied for thousands of years.

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Number of players: 1 - 4 players Game time: 60 - 90 minutes Age: From 15 years Publisher: Giochix Language: English In the twelfth century, thanks to the Holy Crusades and the development of new trade routes, some cities in Europe had become so powerful that they had become city-states. Their influence spread throughout the Mediterranean Sea. In Città-Stato you represent such a republic with unique characteristics, and you must ensure that you stand out by gaining more commercial, war and political prestige, while also striving to develop and preserve Republican values. But beware, a great score alone may not be enough to win...

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Distilled: The Spirited Strategy Game is a highly thematic, medium-weight Euro game about making alcoholic drinks in a distillery. The gameplay is inspired by real-world distillery processes with resource management, recipe fulfillment, tableau building, and luck reduction mechanisms. You've inherited a distillery from a long-lost relative and aim for the title of master distiller by purchasing goods, building your distillery and creating the world's most renowned spirits! Buy new ingredients and invest in upgrades to your distillery as you distill the spirit and send it to the warehouse. Once in the warehouse, mature your spirit to improve the taste and bottle it to sell when you make big profits!

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The beloved historical board game Britannia returns - now published by PSC Games! This edition includes over 200 beautifully crafted plastic miniatures and two ways to play: Classic Britannia (traditional 4-player game on the standard board) and Duel Britannia (faster 2-player game on a new board). Britannia allows players to recreate the turbulent history of Britain from the arrival of the Romans (AD 43) to its conquest by the Normans (1085 AD). Each player controls different tribes and leaders, including the Angles, Saxons, Irish, Normans, Danes, Boudicca, King Arthur, Offa and many other recognizable names from British history. The power of each tribe will rise and fall as the game progresses through the centuries, so players must figure out when to expand and when to consolidate each. Classic Britannia plays as all Britannia fans know and love, benefiting from Lew Pulsipher's ongoing development and player feedback. Duel Britannia is a new, fast-playing two-player adaptation, on a new board including Ireland.

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This expansion adds two new factions, the CHOAM and the Richese, to the Dune board game, along with 2 new variants. The Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles or CHOAM controlled much of the economic affairs of the cosmos and had a great interest in Arrakis, beyond the production of spices. Due to his control over interplanetary trade, CHOAM was the greatest source of wealth in the Imperium. Influence in CHOAM was a major focus of political maneuvering in the Imperium, both to maximize dividends and to skim profits. CHOAM's leaders and bureaucrats were committed to controlling vital products that enriched the Great Houses. . . and CHOAM itself. House Richese, like the Ixians, had a well-deserved reputation for ingenuity and created important technological inventions. But Count Ilban Richese suffered a number of business blunders that threatened to bankrupt their fortunes. After being expelled from the Arrakis board, they were reduced to selling important creations to raise enough money to continue their efforts to compete. This expansion also introduces Leader Skills, which allow you to assign a skill such as Mentat, Swordmaster of Ginaz or Prana Bindu Adept to one of your leader disks. It also includes Advanced Stronghold Cards, which give you a "home field advantage" when fighting in a stronghold you control.

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Between the 13th and 17th centuries, more than 900 monumental statues, Moaï, were erected on the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, also called Easter Island. Become a powerful chieftain of Easter Island and gather tribesmen to best serve your village and please the gods. Cut, transport, and raise Moai to gather resources, turning them into sacrifices to honor your ancestors and secure your spiritual and political prowess. Each turn takes place in 3 phases. During the first phase, each player sends one of his figures onto the board, each in turn, until all the figures have been placed. The wizard determines the order of the next turn and the villagers are placed on the board to become transporters or scupltors. Thanks to the number of sculptors present in the quarry, each player collects Moais of different sizes. Moai or Pukao must be transported through a continuous chain of carriers whether they are from your clan or not. But be careful, you provide resources to your opponents when you use their transporter! Once you arrive at your destination, you can set up the Moai to grab the Ahu tile that you can play to your tune, as well as one or more resources depending on the size of the Moai. Styling your Moais allows you to exchange resources to acquire Offer Tokens. At the end of a round, if the number of ahu without moai is less than or equal to the number of players, the game ends. The winner is the player with the most victory points earned thanks to the Sacrifice and Extraordinary Sacrifice tiles.

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In the land of Allegoria, Queen Gwendoline is on her deathbed. How long she has to live is uncertain. With no born heir to the throne, her empire rests on the edge of the sword. Four houses, each represented by a champion of their own renown, vie to replace the ailing monarch and claim the throne of Allegoria. Reputation is fought for; influence is hard won. Power is fleeting. In Throne of Allegory, players take on the role of the Lords and Ladies of Allegoria, all vying to become the next monarch and proving themselves worthy to succeed the throne. They are supported by the four most powerful houses of the realm: Roselie, the House of Roses; Culver-Lux, the House of Feathers; Antares, the house of storms; Umbral, the House of Shadows. Over the course of 6 weeks (game rounds), players must make the best use of the local workforce, stake their claims and win decisive battles, in a story of secrecy and supremacy. At the end of the 6th round, players add up the Influence they gained during the game. The player with the most influence will claim the throne and win the game. Throne of Allegoria is a big and beautiful game from two experienced designers. Only 1000 copies will be made!

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Number of players: 2 - 4 players Game time: 60 - 180 minutes Age: From 12 years Publisher: DLP Games Language: English, German Orléans Stories is based on the bag-building mechanic of Orléans, where this mechanism has been further developed into a story in which players go through different eras and face different challenges. Instead of focusing on the city of Orléans and trading with the surrounding villages, the player now settles in the Loire Valley. Players must produce resources, establish villages and build forts and churches. They will experience times of prosperity and success, but also times of hardship; they must brave famine and plague, fight for their country, and perhaps conquer foreign lands to secure the lives of their colonists. But in the end there is peace and joint governance of territories and villages. The game contains two stories: "The First Kingdom" and "The King's Favor". “The First Kingdom” is an epic story that spans eight so-called eras, and each era has different terms and emphases. Sometimes knights settle, with whose help you can conquer foreign territories, sometimes the plague threatens to decimate the population of settlers, unless they all worked together to develop medicine. "The King's Favor" is shorter, simpler, and more suitable as an introduction to the game. In five eras, certain tasks must be completed and those who do not will be mercilessly dropped. The threat of having to end the game prematurely provides a constant thrill, but all tasks are achievable, so (usually) all players make it to the end. But you certainly shouldn't just focus on these tasks... it takes more to win! The different eras influence both the game parameters and the rules of the game, creating new strategic possibilities. This challenges players to constantly adapt to current circumstances, giving you the impression of experiencing a story. The legacy game is replayable and you can play it as many times as you want. The changes from era to era require a new way of seeing things from a distance, but this is made easier by a storybook where players will find not only all the relevant information and quirks of rules, but also hints on how to prepare.

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Orléans Stories Erweiterung is an expansion for Orléans Stories that contains two new stories. In the third story, "The Settlers", you go back to the beginning of the settlement around Orléans. The hardworking farmers gradually expand their settlements with the help of old acquaintances such as craftsmen, monks and scholars, and they only experience minor skirmishes, which slightly affect their otherwise peaceful lives. A story for everyone who likes the silent construction without major outside disturbances. The fourth story, "England vs. France", is quite different from the previous one: the age-old feud between these two countries serves as the basis for the clashes between the teams. There are exactly four players involved, two of them play for France, the other two for England. But who is who? This secret is only revealed during the course of the game and often the surprise is great because one has bet on another competitor. Now it's time to quickly complete the common task and hope that the secret messages will also contribute to the victory to ultimately prevail.

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High Rise is a strategic game in which you build a city and have to deal with corruption. You get bonuses for choosing actions that use corruption, but at certain points in the game the players with the most corruption will be at a disadvantage. You perform your actions by walking along a track. You can walk as far as you want along the track, but it's only your turn again when everyone has caught up with you. The actions allow you to place different floors on buildings and grow your city. The round ends when everyone has completed a lap around the track. Players score points for the tallest building in each neighborhood and lose points for corruption. Can you build the most beautiful buildings?

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Star Realms is a deckbuilding game set in space and designed by Darwin Kastle (Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Champion) and Rob Dougherty. The game combines the classic parts of a Trading Card Game with the fun mechanics of a deckbuilding game. Play powerful spaceships, destroy enemy bases and fly to victory!

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Sierra West is set in 1840, when thousands of pioneers are moving west in search of wealth. Many of these brave men and women traveled across the Sierra Nevada by horse and buggy. In this game you are the leader of such an expedition and you must guide your group of pioneers during this dangerous journey. In addition to the basic game, Sierra West also contains four different modules, each with a unique set of cards and components. This means that every game is different!

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A new Third Edition of Prêt-à-Porter, after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Prêt-à-Porter is an economic strategy game in which players try to run successful fashion companies, participate in design shows and offer their designs for sale.

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