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"In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the most popular game of his day, whist. Games evolve with time, just as whist gave rise to contract bridge. However, more than 250 years later, Hoyle's is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of the game--whether it's bridge, backgammon, Scrabble®, or blackjack. The game player's basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies,...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play. Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day. More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy."--ONIX annotation...
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Publisher
Dire Wolf Digital
Publication Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Burgle your way to victory in Clank. Sneak into Dragon Keep to steal precious artifacts. Delve deeper to find more valuable loot. Expand your deck, and watch your abilities grow. One false step and Clank. Careless noise draws the dragon's attention, and each artifact stolen increases its rage. To enjoy your plunder, you must escape the depths alive.
Author
Publisher
Gamewright
Publication Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Soar to dizzying heights in this electrifying cooperative adventure! Work as a team to explore a mysterious platform that floats at the center of a savage storm. Connect a circuit of cables to launch a secret rocket - all before you are struck by lightning or blown off to the depths below. It's a high-wire act that will test your team's capacity for courage and cooperation. One false step and you all could be grounded ... permanently!"--Container...
9) Clue
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Publication Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Mystery story based on the famous Parker Bros. game, including three surprise alternative endings.
Publisher
Atlas Games
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A clade is a section of the evolutionary family tree -- basically any branch, including all its sub-branches. A clade is a family of organisms, or living things, that are all more cloely related to each other than they are to any other organisms. In this game you match cards according to their clades.
Author
Publisher
Big Potato Games
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Everyone knows the secret word except for the Chameleon. But who is the Chameleon? Using one carefully chosen word each, you try to catch out the imposter. But when someone is this good at blending in, innocent people start looking guilty and the Chameloen can escape undetected.
Author
Publisher
Expanding Universe Production, LLC
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The Expanse is a game of politics, conquest, and intrigue as players spread their influence throughout the solar system. Will the U.N. or Martian forces control the resources of the Belt? Will the O.P.A. overthrow their yoke of oppression and be free of outside control? Will Protogen succeed with their mysterious experiments? You represent one of these factions and with your efficient use of actions and special abilities, will decide the rule of the...
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Publisher
Calliope games
Publication Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Place a tile and slide your stone along the path created, but take care! Other players' paths can lead you in the wrong direction--or off the board entirely! Find your way wisely to succeed by staying on the board."--Per container
Author
Publisher
MindWare
Publication Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
When you play Pivit, quick thinking and fast fingers are the key to finishing first. Race your opponents as you arrange your 24 tiles crossword-style by matching color and design. Every tile must connect, and a row of two just wont do. Use a trade token to swap a tricky tile and hope for a Wild tile in return. You will need to switch, shuffle and "pivit" your tiles to place them all and claim the highest scoring stick. Includes 114 tiles, 3 scoring...
Publisher
Fireside Games
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In My First Castle Panic, a group of monsters is racing out of the woods and coming right at your Castle! Players need to catch all the monsters before they smash the Castle flat. Send out your brave defenders to match the color and shape of the space where a monster is to catch it. But watch out! The monsters move closer to the Castle every turn, and more monsters keep coming!
Publisher
Steve Jackson Games
Publication Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Players assemble pieces to build the castle according to the cards they draw. The objective is to enclose as many courtyards as possible, claiming them with keeps in your color. Towers form the corners of the courtyards and can also extend into a courtyard. When one player runs out of cards, the other draws and plays the remaining cards, taking one more turn. The player with the most towers wins.
Author
Publisher
Fight in a box
Publication Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The earth has fallen! Time to get to work. In Processing, you're everyday people enslaved by Alien Overlords. Your task? Sort out Earth's remaining survivors. Cast votes on the moving conveyor belt. Determine who gets freed, who gets probed "For Science!" and who gets processed. Make your alien bosses happier than the other players, and you're free. Fail, and you are meat. It's democracy gone horribly wrong, Cheer, barter, or plead, do whatever it...
Publisher
Mayfair Games
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Your adventurous settlers seek to tame the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. No two games are the same! Embark on a quest to settle the isle of Catan! Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development. Use resource combinations- grain, wool, ore, brick, and...
20) Planet
Author
Publisher
Blue Orange
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A world is taking shape in the palm of your hands. Take on the role of super beings and compete to create perfect worlds with the ideal conditions for wildlife to flourish. In this very unique game, each player's board is a 12-sided 3-dimensional planet core. Throughout 12 turns, select landscape tiles representing oceans, deserts, mountains or frozen lands, and arrange them on your planet to create the best ecosystems. Win Animal Cards while fulfilling...



