Game Profile: Dominion Hinterlands

The 6th addition to the game, Dominion.



Mechanics Card Drafting, Hand Management, Deck Building
Theme Medieval
Publication Rio Grande Games, 2011
Ages 10+
Time 30
Players 2 – 4
Description

The World is big and
your kingdom small.  Small when compared to the world, that is; it’s
moderate-sized when compared to other kingdoms.  But in a big world like
this one – big when compared to smaller worlds anyway, if such things exist;
it’s moderate-sized when compared to worlds of roughly the same size, and a
little small when compared to worlds just a little larger – well, to make a
long story short – short when compared to longer stories anyway – it is time to
stretch your borders.  You’ve heard of far-off places – exotic countries,
where they have pancakes but not waffles, where the people wear the wrong
number of shirts, and don’t even have a word for the look two people give each
other when they each hope that the other will do something that they both want
done but which neither of them wants to do.  It is to these lands that you
now turn your gaze.

Hinterlands is the 6th addition to the game of Dominion and adds 26 new Kingdom cards.  The
central theme is cards that do something mmediately when you buy them or gain
them.



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Game Profile: Elfenland

A Game Of Travel And Adventure In A Fantasy Land




Mechanics Point-to-Point Movement, Hand Management
Theme Elves
Publication Rio Grande Games, 1998
Ages 10+
Time 60
Players 2 – 6
Description
In Elfenland, young elves
must pass a very special test to be accepted as grown-ups. All young elves
receive a map of Elfenland, and try to visit all the towns in Elfenland,
using the common types of transportation: dragons, unicorns, giant pigs,
elfcycles, troll wagons, magic clouds, ferries, and rafts. These types of
transportation are available in limited numbers and can only be used in
specific regions. The one to visit the most towns wins the game.

AWARDS: Spiel des Jahres 1998




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Game Profile: Fluxx

The Card Game With Ever-Changing Rules!



Mechanics Hand Management

Theme Good Clean Fun
Publication Looney Labs, 1997
Ages 8+
Time 15
Players 2 – 6
Description

An ideal fun and
relaxing game that the whole family can play. Fluxx is all about
change. You don’t know what the winning condition is until someone plays a Goal
card. If you don’t like the Goal, play a new Goal card. If you don’t like the
Rules, play a new Rule card. Collect the Keepers and avoid the Creepers. Match
the Keepers to the Goal and win.


The rules are simple.  Begin the game with a hand of 3 cards and one basic rule: draw one card then play one card.  Follow the directions written on the card you chose to play. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change from how many cards are drawn, played or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn. 

Fluxx comes in many themes including: Zombie Fluxx, Eco Fluxx, Pirate Fluxx, Monty Python Fluxx, Oz Fluxx, and more.   Each of these can be played as a stand alone game and can be combined with the other themes for a truly interesting game. 
We have several open copies of Fluxx available in our Demo Games Library for you to come in and try while you are here.




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Game Profile: For Sale

The game of property and prosperity.



Mechanics Auction Bid
Theme Real Estate
Publication Gryphon Games, 1997
Ages 8+
Time 20
Players 3 – 6
Description
For Sale, a game where one man’s castle is another man’s
cardboard box (or maybe his RV, treehouse, igloo, or skyscraper). In this fast
paced game of bidding and bluffing to get the highest-ranking properties. It
isn’t how much you pay for the properties, it’s how much you can sell them for.
Manage your money wisely during the bidding and property acquisition phase. Then
outsmart (or just outguess) your rival tycoons during the selling phase. Be the
riches real estate mogul at the end of the game to win.

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Game Profile: Fresco

Dive into the Renaissance World of the Fresco Painters & Help Restore the Ceiling of the Cathedral!



 
Mechanics Worker Placement, Simultaneous Action
Theme Renaissance
Publication Queen Games, 2010
Ages 10+
Time 60
Players 2 – 4
Description

Fresco is a worker placement game with a unique
beginning. Players are artisans managing their 5 workers. The first step in
each round is to plan the start of the work day. Is it better to rise early and
use the opportunity to buy paints at the market? But then you have to be
prepared for your workers mood to darken. Or would you rather sleep longer and
progress quickly because you’re in a good industrious mood? Make workers too
unhappy and lose a worker; make them happy and you can gain a worker. With your
paints proceed to the cathedral and restore a section or sections of the fresco
as you have the appropriate paints for. And don’t forget to boost your income
by painting portraits in the studio or to obtain special paint colors in the paint
mixing operation. You should also plan for a theater visit one evening – as you
have to keep your workers in a good mood after all! If you’re clever in
planning you can become the most successful fresco painter and gain the most
points.


Here is a game tutorial by Queen Games



We have an open copy of Fresco is available in our Store Demo Library for you come in and try out.


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Game Profile: Gang Of Four

A game developed on the gambling backstreets of Hong Kong.

Classification Family Card Game
Mechanics Hand Management, Set Collection
Publication Days of Wonder, 1990
Ages 10+
Time 30
Players 3 – 4
Description


Gang of Four is a game where each player tries to get rid of all their cards.  Points are awarded at the end of each round when a player gets rid of their last card.  Each remaining player gets points based on the number of cards left in their hand.  If a player gets caught with too many cards the points can be doubled or tripled, etc.  There are 64 cards in the deck consisting of 3 suits: red, yellow, green, and 4 special cards: red dragon, yellow phoenix, green phoenix, and a multicolored number one.  Each suit has 2 sets of cards, one through ten.


Play begins with whoever holds the multicolored number one. It can be played in any legal combination.  A legal combination consists of things like, pairs, 3-of-a-kind, runs, or a “Gang of Four“.  Each following player must then play a combination that beats the previously played combination or they must pass. The key is that each play must be the exact same number of cards as played in the previous combination but at a higher rank.  Once every player has passed then the last person who played gets to start a new sequence.


The only time an active player can play a different number of cards then previously played is when they play a “Gang of Four”.  A “Gang of Four” is 4-of-a-kind.






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Game Profile: Gobblet!

Gobble up, line up, and win!

Classification Children’s Game
Mechanics Pattern Building, Pattern Recognition, Memory
Publication Blue Orange, 2001
Ages 7+
Time 5 – 20
Players 2
Description


Gobblet! is an abstract game played on a 16-square wooden playing board with 24 wooden pieces that are ‘nested’ into 3 stacks of 4 pieces.  The object of the game is to align 4 of your pieces in a row.  Your pieces start nested and you can only play exposed on your turn.  In turns players can either: put a new piece on the board, move one of their pieces already on the board to any empty space, or gobble up any smaller size already on the board with a bigger one.  The first player to align 4 of any size vertically, horizontally, or diagonally in a row wins.  Your memory is also tested as you try to remember what color your larger piece is covering before you move it.
Awards: Dr. Toy 10 Best Games Winner, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Platinum Award, and Parents’ Choice Silver Honor


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Game Profile: Hive

A game buzzing with possibilities.


Classification 2-Player Game
Mechanics Tile Placement
Theme Bugs
Publication Gen42 Games, 2001
Ages 9+
Time 20
Players 2
Description

Hive is a fantastic game for two, played with highly
tactile Bakelite tiles. The aim of the game is to be the first player to
surround your opponent’s Queen Bee using a team of assorted creatures of both
your own and your opponent’s color. Because each creature has its own way of
moving about the Hive, the game is sometimes called ‘nature’ chess’, yet
simpler rules, no need for a board and an added accessible game that can be
played anywhere. Simply great fun!

The soldier ants battle to keep control of the outside of the hive, whilst the Beetles climb up to dominate the top. Spiders moving into holding positions as the Grass Hoppers jump in for the kill. Keeping one eye on the hive and the other on your opponents reserves, the tension builds as one wrong move will see your Queen Bee quickly engulfed; …. game over!

AWARDS: Mensa Select, and Dr.
Toy – Smart Play Smart Toy








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Game Profile: Hive

A game buzzing with possibilities.


Classification 2-Player
Mechanics Tile Placement
Theme Abstract
Publication Gen42 Games, 2001
Ages 9+
Time 20
Players 2
Description

Hive is a fantastic game for two, played with highly tactile Bakelite tiles. The aim of the game is to be the first player to surround your opponent’s Queen Bee using a team of assorted creatures of both your own and your opponent’s color. Because each creature has its own way of moving about the Hive, the game is sometimes called ‘nature’ chess’, yet simpler rules.
The soldier ants battle to keep control of the outside of the hive, whilst the Beetles climb up to dominate the top. Spiders moving into holding positions as the Grass Hoppers jump in for the kill. Keeping one eye on the hive and the other on your opponents reserves, the tension builds as one wrong move will see your Queen Bee quickly engulfed; …. game over!


Awards: Mensa Select


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Game Profile: Horse Show

Name Horse Show
Byline The Ride For The Blue Ribbon Card Game
 Mechanics Hand Management
Theme Horses
Publication Gamewright, 1997
Ages 8+
Time 30
Players 2 – 4
Description
Who will take home the
blue ribbon – Safari, Valentine, or Boomerang? Pick the best horse cards from
your stable and enter the show. Each event favors some horses and penalizes
others, so choose carefully. Special assist cards, like grooming kits and custom
saddles are worth extra points. Win the most blue ribbon cards and ride to
victory!
AWARDS: Dr Toy – Winner,
Best Vacation
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