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Publisher
Serious Poulp
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Explore. Survive. YOU are the Hero! The 7th Continent is an exploration and survival game for 1 to 4 players, inspired by choose YOUR own path adventure books. You play the role of an early 20th century explorer returning from an expedition to the newly discovered 7th Continent, a mysterious and hostile land spied upon by Jules Verne and H.P. Lovecraft."--
Author
Language
English
Description
"You've got your dream job--making video games. You have a great project, great designs, and clever controls. One morning, you get a call from your producer. Turns out that wall-jumping trick won't work because the artists don't have time to design a separate animation just for the plumber to move that way. Also, your lead designer keeps micromanaging the programmers, which is driving them crazy. Your E3 demo is due in two weeks, and you know there's...
Publisher
North Star Games
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Wits & Wagers is history's most award-winning party game. Why does everyone love Wits & Wagers? Because you don't need to know the answers to win! The excitement is betting on the best guess. First, everyone writes down a guess to a fun question like "What percent of bank robberies are committed by women?" Then players bet on which guess is closest to the right answer"-- provided by publisher.
Publisher
Days of Wonder
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ticket to ride is a cross-country train adventure. Players collect cards of various types of train cars that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who can fulfill their destination tickets by connnecting two distant cities, and to the player who builds the longest continuous railway."--Back of the container
Publisher
Gamewright
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"It's a party platter of mega maki, super sashimi, and endless edamame in this expanded version of the best-selling card game. You still earn points by picking winning sushi combos, but now you can customize each game by choosing a la carte from a menu of more than 20 delectable dishes. What's more, up to 8 players can join in on the sushi-feast let the good times roll!"--Container.
Publisher
Mattel, Inc
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. If the judge picks your card, you win that round. Everyone gets a chance to be the judge. Each round is filled with surprising and outrageous comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events.
Publisher
Hasbro
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The object of the game is to guess the mystery person on your opponent's card by asking one question per turn, and eliminating any game board faces that don't fit the mystery person's description.
"Bring back childhood memories of playing the classic Guess Who? board game, and introduce this edition of the original guessing game to your kids and grandkids. With the Guess Who? game for kids and adults, each player chooses a mystery character card...
Author
Language
English
Description
At Montverre, an exclusive academy tucked away in the mountains, the best and brightest are trained for excellence in the grand jeu: an arcane and mysterious contest. Léo Martin was once a student there, but lost his passion for the grand jeu following a violent tragedy. Now he returns in disgrace, exiled to his old place of learning with his political career in tatters.
12) Game : 7 wonders
Publisher
Repos Production
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times. The game takes place over 3 Ages, each using one of 3 card decks. At end of third Age, the player with the most victory points wins.
13) Game : Jaipur
Publisher
JD Editions/Space Cowboys
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In Jaipur, you are hoping to become the Maharaja's personal trader by amassing more riches than your opponent at the end of each week (round). To do so, collect and exchange goods at the market, then sell them for rupees. If you arrange a larger sale, you'll receive a reward.
Publisher
FoxMind Canada
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Let the furious fun begin! Players sprint to arrange a set of 5 blocks so that they match a pattern shown on a card. First player to succeed grabs the card and a new matching race starts. Tensions rise as you scramble to outpace and outsmart your opponents in this ingenious game of perception. So fire-up your neurons and be transported by Match Madness!
Author
Language
English
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Description
"It's the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests' healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the "Manor Mule" cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen. But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests....
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Kids can make their own fun with Cool Board Games! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind board games. Readers will create Mini Magnetic Battleship, The Game of Your Life, Giant Outdoor Checkers and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks get kids started"--Publisher's website.
20) Game : Just one
Publisher
Repos Production
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Just One is a cooperative party game in which you play together to discover as many mystery words as possible. Find the best clue to help your teammate. Be unique, as all identical clues will be cancelled! A complete game is played over 13 cards. The goal is to get a score as close to 13 as possible. In case of a right answer, the players score 1 point. In case of wrong answer, they lose the current card as well as the top card of the deck. Thus losing...
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