Game Profile: Stone Age

A worker-placing, dice-rolling, don’t forget to feed the workers game in a stone age setting.




Mechanics Worker Placement, Dice Rolling, Set Collection
Theme Prehistoric
Publication Z-Man Games, 2008
Ages 10+
Time 60
Players 2 – 4
Description
Stone Age is a great
worker placement game for those who have not played worker placement games.
There is a balance between the strategy of placing the workers and the luck of
the dice rolls. Workers can be placed on a resource determines the number of
dice a player rolls. The roll of the dice determines the number of resources
gained. Feeding the workers is necessary after each turn. Food can be gained by
either direct worker placement or gambling on the roll of the dice. Points can
be rolled up during the game by buying buildings. The big scores come at the
end of the game when various characters from the civilization cards are matched
up with objects collected during the game. The number of builders is multiplied
by the number of buildings, shaman are multiplied by the number of workers,
etc.








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Game Profile: Pax

Name Pax
Byline A Game of Intrigue During The Ascendancy of Ancient Rome. 

Mechanics Card Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection
Theme Ancient Rome
Publication Iron Games, 2011
Ages 10+
Time 30
Players 1 – 4
Description

In Pax players are the
enemies of Rome.  Their goal is to gain
more power than Rome in as many of seven categories as possible.  The seven categories of influence cards are:
Land, Intrigue, Religion, Senator, Wealth, Fleet, and Army.  Each category yields either abilities or
points for accumulating them. 
Additionally, Rome will be accumulating cards in all categories.

The game starts with Rome
receiving three influence cards face-down. 
An influence card will then be placed face-up in front of each of the legions
located in the center of the table. The number of legions is represented by one
more than the number of players. Each player starts with five aurei coins and one
influence card.  On a player’s turn they
will draw 3 cards: one must go into their hand, one must be placed at one of
the legions, and one must be returned to the bottom of the draw deck.  Things get interesting with the drawing of
cards because the player must decide what to do with card 1 before drawing card
2 and likewise, must place card 2 before drawing card 3.  After the draw phase the active player can
buy a set of cards from the legions and play cards from their hands on the
table in front of them.  Buying cards and
playing down cards both cost money.  The
player would then collect income from the bank based on the cards played to the
table in front of them.
Play continues around
the table until each player has taken one turn drawing cards and taking buy/play
actions.  At the end of each round the
most valuable set of cards remaining in front of the legions are given to
Rome.  Play continues in this manner
until the draw deck is exhausted at which time scoring takes place.  Players compare their scores against the
scores of Rome adding in the three face-down cards Rome received at the start
of the game.  If Rome wins or ties in
four of the seven categories the player with the most points in the Intrigue
category is declared the winner. If the players have a higher score than Rome
in at least four of the seven categories then the player with the highest score
wins.

Pax is a game where players
have to be aware of the other players strategy. One’s strategy may be try to
win with lots of Intrigue points while helping Rome to victory instead of
working to defeat Rome.   Pax
also plays well as a solitaire game. 


Game Profile: Quarriors!

The game of uber strategic hexahedron monster combat mayhem!

Mechanics Dice Rolling, Pool Building
Theme Fantasy
Publication WizKids, 2011
Ages 14+
Time 30
Players 2-4
Description

Quarriors! is a unique blend of strategy and chance featuring a revolutionary dice building game mechanic! It is a fast-paced game of hexahedron monster combat.

As a Quarrior – a mighty mystical warrior – only you have the power to capture dangerous quarry from the untamed wilds! But your rivals plot against you! They will send their own Creatures and Spells to destroy your Quarry before you can deliver them to Empress Quiana and claim your reward! Summon your Creatures and protect them from your foes and you will earn Glory for yourself.

In this game you must strategically balance your options each turn: Do you use your quiddity to summon creatures in the hopes of scoring glory or spend it all to capture more powerful quarry from the wilds?  Each players’ turn is divided into six phases completed in the following order:

  1. Score Creatures
  2. Draw and Roll Dice
  3. Ready Spells and Summon Creatures
  4. Attack your Rivals
  5. Capture One Quarry Die From the Wilds
  6. Move Dice to Your Used Pile
Out maneuver your opponents through strategic spell use, the acquisition of powerful quarry, and ultimately, by striking down opponents’ creatures to gain the most glory!



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Game Profile: Qwirkle

Award winner: Mix, Match, Score and Win!


Mechanics Pattern Building Tile Placement
Theme Abstract
Publication Mineware, 2006
Ages 6+
Time 45
Players 2-4
Description

Qwirkle is a game of matching color and shapes. There are 108 wooden tiles with six shapes in six colors. Each tile is worth one point. Players score points by building rows and columns of tiles that share a common shape or color. As a tile is played it must  be played in a line and match, without duplicating, either the color or shape of the other tiles in the line.


Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes. Earn additional bonus for completing a line of 6 tiles – a Qwirkle.


Awards: Mensa Select, 2011 Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year), Parents’ Choice Gold Award, and the Major fun! Award.

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from Ravensburger, White Mountain, Cobble
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We
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Recent News: Newly Released Games and on Our Shelves

Pergamon Newly Released and an Easy-to-Learn Board Game.

In 1878, the Royal Museum of Berlin commissioned excavations in Pergamon – a site in present-day Turkey.  As archaeologists your goal is to get as much research funding as possible in order to finance excavations in Pergamon.  You unearth pieces of antique vases, jugs, bracelets, and golden masks.  Depending on the depth of your excavations, you can find remains from the first five centuries AC. By piecing together matching finds, you build collections that can be exhibited at the Pergamon Museum.  The player who exhibits the most valuable collections and gains the most recognition by the museum’s visitors wins the game.

Ascension Storm of Souls – Newly Released.  All-New Cards And Story For The Acclaimed Fantasy DeckBuilding Game.

After the defeat of the Fallen God, the factions of Vigil struggle for dominance while a new threat emerges.  The souls of those killed during the Great War seek vengeance upon the living.  Once again, the fate of the world depends on your ability to unite mighty heroes and wield powerful weapons against a common foe.
Playable as a stand-alone 1-4 player game or combine with other Ascension games to create even more wondrous possibilities with up to 6 players!

Pastiche – Newly Released and Mensa Select Winner.  Recreate the World’s Greatest Masterpieces

A world of beautiful colors comes alive as players complete commissions that picture some of the finest European and American art works from the past six centuries.  The word pastiche is used in the fields of literature and art to refer to something that is an imitation or recreation of an earlier work, often as a respectful homage or tribute to the original.  In this game, players are making pastiches by mixing colors and recreating some of the palette colors used to create the original paintings of the masters.  Explore the paintings, palettes and pasts of the artists in this unique and challenging game of the whole family.

The Lord Of The Rings Khazad-dum –  Expanding The Adventure

This expansion to The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game contains three new scenarios for players to compete against.  Searching for Balin and his fledgling Dwarven colony, the heroes of Middle-Earth must brave the dark and infested depths of Moria.  In addition to powerful encounter and quest cards, Khazad-dum includes two new Dwarf heroes.

At Off The Charts Games we are excited to have in these new-to-the-market games that nicely add to the collection of games that we have to offer.  Come see us at 30 NW 2nd St in Historic Downtown Gresham.

Recent News: More Board Game Arrivals

Face your terror as it builds – – tile by tile.
Betrayal At House On The Hill
Wizards of the Coast


Take a deep breath before you enter. It might be your last.

Your fear will grow with each tile you place as you investigate a house filled with dreadful monsters and deadly secrets. As you brave your way through each unique room, you and the other explorers must rely on each other to survive the horrors that await. But beware: The house will turn one of you against the rest. It will take all of your strengths and skills to defeat the traitor and escape the Betrayal at House on the Hill.

Betrayal at House on the Hill has 50 fiendish scenarios and lots of danger-filled rooms that provide for repeat returns to the house again and again – as often as you dare  – and never face the same game twice.

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A unique dice driven game is Troyes from Z-Man Games.


Troyes
Z-Man Games

Troyes is a strategy game in which you represent a rich family from the Champagne region of France, using your influence to recruit and supervise individuals from the three prominent domains: military, religious, and civil. Each domain offers different benefits: The military permits you to fight with greater efficacy against invasions. The clergy focuses on completion of the cathedral, and education of the peasants and the military. The peasants toil to fill your coffers. The citizens of the city provide a work force, represented by dice. You use the work force in different ways.

The player who has garnered the most fame, in the form of victory points, will win the game!

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Game Profile: Rat-A-Tat Cat

A fun numbers card game with cats (and a few
rats).


Mechanics Card Drafting, Set Collection, Memory
Theme Cats and Rats
Publication Gamewright, 1997
Ages 6+
Time 20
Players 2 – 6
Description

Get rid of rats and go
for the cats!  Win by having your cards add up to the lowest number (a
poker face helps).  Exchange a card on each turn, with Peek, Swap and Take
Two cards adding an extra twist.


Cagey thinkers of all
ages will laugh with delight over this game of strategy, memory and a little
luck.

We
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Rat-A-Tat Cat available
in our Demo Games Library for you come in and try.



Awards:  Mensa Select – National Competition Winner





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Game Profile: Revolution

Make Your Bid For Power


Mechanics Auction Bid, Area Control
Publication Steve Jackson Games, 2009
Ages 13+
Time 60
Players 3 – 4
Description

In Revolution players secretly bid against their opponents to gain the support of the people, win territory…and gather more Gold, Blackmail, and Force for the next round of bidding!


Each player has their own bid board, divided into spaces.  Each space represents an influential person who can help their cause and indicates the benefits that person will bestow if you win him in the bidding process.  Players simultaneously place their bidding tokens on their bid boards secretly behind a screen.  Bids are revealed and resolved once everyone has placed them.  There are 3 types of bidding tokens from strongest to weakest: force, blackmail, and gold.  The game is played in rounds of 4 phases each.
Will you control the tavern or the fortress? The Harbor or the Plantation? Knowing where to push for support – and where to back away and let your opponents fight – is the key to victory. It’s a game of bluff, counter-bluff, and surprise.



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Game Profile: Risk 2210 A.D.

Name Risk 2210 A.D.
Byline The Game of Global Domination and Beyond
 Mechanics Area Control, Dice Rolling, Auction Bidding
Theme Sci-Fi, War Game
Publication Avalon Hill (Hasbro), 2001
Ages 10+
Time 180
Players 2 – 5
Description
Who will be the new world
leader? The world is at war. As the leader of one of the warring factions, you
control the destiny of your people. On and above the earth you must marshal
your forces, send forth your troops, hire the right commanders, and crush your
enemies. Enlist the right commanders with the right commands and you can gain
the power you need to conquer the world and beyond. Commanders have their own
strengths and weakness that can change the balance of power.
Devastation markers make
game board different for every game… 455 Futuristic Military Plastic Playing
Pieces. . .109 Command Cards. . . Moon Game Board. . . Earth Game Board
Keywords: Risk 2210 AD,
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Game Profile: Roll Through The Ages: The Bronze Age

Build a thriving civilization – in under an hour!



Mechanics Dice Rolling
Theme Civilization Building
Publication Grypon Games, 2009
Ages 8+
Time 30
Players 1 – 4
Description
In Roll Through The Ages,
The Bronze Age players collect goods, assign workers to build cities and erect
monuments, advance your civilization through cultural and scientific
developments, but don’t forget to harvest enough food to feed your growing
population. Grab those dice and Roll Through The Ages in this fast
paced, addictive and strategic game. Dice with special symbols for food,
resources, money and the not-so-good skull and crossbones are included. Roll
the dice as many as three times, track resources on a handy pegboard and
complete monuments before your opponents. When all five monuments are completed
the game ends.

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