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Bacchus
When the gods throw a party: The Roman god of wine, Bacchus, has organized three great Bacchanalias to be held in his honor. He has given his satyrs the enviable task of recruiting young nymphs to come to these wild parties.
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Games Magazine Awards
Best Family Card Game Nominee
2011
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Blockers
The goal of Blockers! is to create connected groups of your own tiles on the board, while trying not to capture too many tiles of the same color. A group is any connected set of like-colored tiles on the board.
"Wow. The definition of elegant."
~~ Chris Comeaux on boardgamegeek.com
"Quick enough game that won't get bogged down, deep enough to have plenty of ‘furrowed brow’ moments”
~~ Everett Hathaway on boardgamegeek.com
"Simple rules, but so much is going on!!! Amazingly good abstract filler!"
~~Hiroshi Ishikawa on boardgamegeek.com
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BuyWord
(Preorder)
BuyWord is a game of words with a twist. You pay good hard cash to buy your letters, then form a word to sell at a profit, if you can. Your payoff depends on the quantity and the quality of the letters in your word.
Review by John Farrell
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Games Magazine Awards
Game of the Year
2005
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Caveman Curling
In Caveman Curling, each team attempts to “throw” or flick their rocks, one at a time, down the frozen lake.
“Dexterity! Crokinole style flicking! Great artwork! Humorous theme! I'm pleased to say that Caveman Curling turned out to be even better than I expected…and portability is a huge plus. Very fun game, highly recommended.”
~~ Ender Wiggins on BGG.com (Full Review)
The Dice Tower Video Review (Youtube) -- Tom Vasel
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Charon Inc.
In the year 2288, off-world mining is now controlled by a few mega-corporations. It is no longer just people or nations that are subject to exploitation, but entire planets and moons.
Ender Wiggin's BoardgameGeek Review
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China
This fascinating game of domination combines multiple
tactical possibilities with simple‐to‐learn rules and a short
playing time! Master game designer Michael Schacht has
based China on his multiple award‐winning game Web of
Power.
“China just kicks butt. Lovely balance between strategy, luck
and tactics. Simple rules. Short play time. Lovely bits. Even
better than Web of Power.”
~~Steve Blanding on BGG
“Abstract, with a touch of luck, a lot of strategy and a short
playtime. An almost perfect game...”
~~Steve Bernhardt on BGG
“One of the most elegant games I've seen. The rules are fast
and simple and the game has layers of depth. The playerimposed
population limits on the emissary spaces guarantee
a different game every time making this a long‐ lived game.”
~~Daniel Staub on BGG
"China is a superb game, having no flaws that I can see...and
with three players, truly excellent."
~~ Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower
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Defenders of the Realm
In the ancient Citadel of Monarch City, the King calls to arms the finest Heroes to defend against a Darkness that engulfs the land.
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Games Magazine Awards
Best Family Strategy Nominee
2011
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Dragon Rampage
Dragon Rampage is a strategic dice game for 3 to 5 players. Each player takes the role of one of the adventurers and the goal is to score the most points at the end of the game by fighting against or running from the dragon you just woke up.
The Dice Tower Video Review (Youtube) -- Tom Vasel
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Hansa
Compete to become Master of the Hanseatic city-states
during the 14th Century. Crisscross the Baltic Sea in a
merchant ship, always on the lookout for a chance to acquire
valuable wares.
“Schacht's best design is this brilliant pick-up and deliver
game. Simple rules and quick play time offering subtle
strategies. One of my favorites.”
~~Bill Andel on BGG
“Second best use of bits in any game I have. Simple parts
make a good game with Schacht in the driver's seat.”
~~Scott Nelson on BGG
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Pizza Theory
Pizza Theory is a game designed by Brian and Greg Powers for 2-3 players and mixes intense strategic decisions with everyone’s favorite food…PIZZA!
The Dice Tower Video Review (Youtube) -- Tom Vasel
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Railways of the World
Rewrite the annals of history...and engrave your name alongside the world’s greatest railroad barons. Build your railroad empire across the Rails of the World and find out if you have
the metal and the mettle to outwit and outmaneuver your opponents!
Tom Vasel's BoardgameGeek Video Review
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Reverse Charades
A hilarious twist on a classic game where the entire team has 60 seconds to act out as many words as one team member can guess. It’s a fast-paced, fiercely fun team competition that’s an absolute riot!
Winner of Best Party Game for 2011 -- DiceHateMe.com
Review from Ender Wiggins on BoardGameGeek.com:
Click here to read
“In Reverse Charades, no one is embarrassed, because everyone is acting silly together. And yes, there is a certain chaos. And yes, it's the very kind of chaos that makes the fun major.
~~Bernie DeKoven, MajorFun.com
“The most popular party game I've introduced to people all year! Absolutely a blast to play...wildly funny...noisy, raucous fun!”
~~Tom Vasel, DiceTower.com
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Major FUN
Major Fun Award
2011
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Reverse Charades - Junior Edition
NOW Introducing the Junior Edition with
360 cards/720 words developed for our younger audience ages 6 to 10! (Sample words: trampoline, itchy, piggy back, jack-in-the-box, washing the dishes)
Winner of Best Party Game for 2011 -- FatherGeek.com
“In Reverse Charades, no one is embarrassed, because everyone is acting silly together. And yes, there is a certain chaos. And yes, it's the very kind of chaos that makes the fun major.
~~Bernie DeKoven, MajorFun.com
“The most popular party game I've introduced to people all year! Absolutely a blast to play...wildly funny...noisy, raucous fun!”
~~Tom Vasel, DiceTower.com
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Major FUN
Major Fun Award
2011
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SWAT!
Those pesky bugs just keep coming at you! Your job is to SWAT them right when they score the most points. But be quick or your fellow players will SWAT them first. Do you go for Sure Stings, or wait for Double-or-NoStings? Or maybe you go inside? Heck no!
Major Fun Award and Review
“Knizia offers a game of memory and nerve to delight all age groups.”
--Herb Levy from Gamers Alliance
“The tension of waiting as long as possible while still getting the jump on your opponents is addictive.”
--Peter Sarrett in The Game Report
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The Road to Canterbury
Greed, Pride, Gluttony, Wrath, Luxury, Idleness, and Envy – the infamous "Seven Deadly Sins". For the faithful, they instill horror. For you, on the other hand, they present a wonderful business opportunity!
Battlespace magazine has an extensive feature on The Road to Canterbury in their June/July issue, and you can read the whole thing here!
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Valdora
Hidden far away from our time, lies a valley full of
unimaginable riches. Adventurers from all over the world
have set off to try to make their fortune here.
“Well presented, easy rules to explain, lots of choices of
what to do. A winner!”~~Gary Standerline on BGG
“Fun, engrossing, and extremely enjoyable pick up and
deliver game that's made complete with the expansion”
~~Doobermite on BGG
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Valdora Extra
This is an expansion to Valdora and can only be played
with a copy of Valdora.
“The special cards are interesting and add a layer to the
game without dominating it. Overall if you like the base
game, this expansion is worth it.”
~~Doobermite on BGG
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What's My Word Travel Edition
(Announced)
An easy-to-learn and challenging-to-play fast-moving game of word deduction, What’s My Word?™ is a two-person race to detect each other’s secret word by piecing together clue after clue. Great for travel . . . play it anywhere.
“Mastermind for word junkies. An addictive treat, an absolute gem….” ~~ Nataline V-F, California
“Very crisp, very replayable…as challenging as it is satisfying. For fans of word games, it is absolutely essential.” ~~ Antonio R-M, Berlin, Germany
“One of the best two-player word games ever created.” ~~ Ed H., Florida
“Simple rules make it easy to pick up; complex thinking makes it fun to play. Great for anyone who likes wordplay or puzzles…” ~~ Jack B., North Carolina
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Worm Up! - Gryphon Edition
Out-maneuver your fellow “worms” in this fast, frolicking family game. Designed by the remarkable Alex Randolph, Worm Up! is a game of fun involving luck, strategy, and just the perfect amount of total chaos.
"Positively dripping with fun ... Worm Up! is the perfect way to warm up your fellow gamers or just to get some chuckles rolling on a lunch break. I can't recommend the game highly enough… add it to your collection! ~~J.P. Decosse on boardgamegeek.com
"This wonderful little jewel is one of the games I like most... Fast, frolicking family fun!" ~~Leo Colovini, games designer
"It's good for families… It's good for kids. It's a good game to play between more serious games. Gentle fun. A happy little diversion. If I were Alex Randolph, the designer of the game, I would consider it a minor masterwork." ~~Bernie DeKoven, Major Fun
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Major FUN
Major Fun Award
2009
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Yin Yang
An ancient Chinese philosophy, Yin Yang is a belief that complementary forces exist in the universe. In this trick-taking card game for 3-5 players, the player who best succeeds in balancing these forces will be the winner.
Ender Wiggin's BoardgameGeek Review
Recipient of a Major Fun Award! -- Read the full review
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Zong Shi
In a large town in old China, several talented artisans, Masters in their own right, aspire to become recognized as Zong Shi — the Grand Master craftsman.
“It never fails to entertain and there are multiple paths to victory. Scores among skilled players are generally very close, so it tends to be a nail-biter to the end.”
~~Michael Watson on BoardGameGeek.com
The Dice Tower Video Review (Youtube) -- Tom Vasel
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Zooloretto Mini
Zooloretto Mini is the little brother of the 2007
"Spiel des Jahres" (Game of the Year) winner,
Zooloretto. As in Zooloretto, each player is the
director of a small zoo.
“Good quality components, works well with
different numbers of players. Good family game.”
~~Rolina on BGG
“Zooloretto Lite, perfect as a filler game, or for
playing with younger kids. Plus you can use the
animals with regular Zooloretto to make your
Dream Zoo!”
~~Becca Stiche on BGG
“A great little taste of Zooloretto in a great sized
box. I like it.”
~~Giles Pritchard on BGG
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