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The Masters' Trials: Wrath of Magmaroth Designer: Vangelis Bagiartakis, Anastasios Grigoriadis Artist: N/A Published: 2017 Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 60-90 Mins BGG Rating: 6.6 BGG Ranking: 7324 Publisher: Artipia Games Mechanisms: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers Sleeves: MEU 45x68mm, TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: The legend says that in a time of grave danger, masters of the elemental orders will leave their ancestral retreats and join forces to restore peace to the world. From the once-dormant Tekirin volcano, the vengeful Magmaroth has emerged. Born of earth and fire, its goal is to mold the world to its image:...

TOP 50 - 41 FUSE Publisher: Renegade Game Studios Players: 1-5 Playing Time: 10 minutes Mechanisms: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Real-Time Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm A real-time craziness. This game is frantic and chaotic, but it's also short enough that you get a good spike of emotions while not getting tired. Rolling dice, trying to talk with other players, collecting sets.. all this at the same time that other players are doing the same.. such a fun mess.     Istanbul: The Dice Game Publisher: Pegasus Spiele Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 20-40 minutes Mechanisms: Dice Rolling, Set Collection Sleeves: MED 43x67mm,...

Everdell Designer: James A. Wilson Artist: Andrew Bosley, Cody Jones, Dann May Published: 2018 Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 40-80 Mins BGG Rating: 8.0 BGG Ranking: 34 Publisher: Starling Games Mechanisms: Hand Management, Engine Builder, Chaining, End Game Bonuses, Contracts, Open Drafting, Worker Placement Sleeves: MEV 44x63mm, TCG 63,5x88mm   Game Description: Within the charming valley of Everdell, beneath the boughs of towering trees, among meandering streams and mossy hollows, a civilization of forest critters is thriving and expanding. From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a year have come and gone, but the time has come for new territories to be settled...

TOP 60 - 51 Daybreak Publisher: CMYK Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 60-120 minutes Mechanisms: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection Sleeves: MED 43x67mm, TCG 63,5x88mm, BST 70x120mm Saving the world's pollution within a game has never been so interesting. The game always pushes you into hard decisions. Should you save a card for a better next turn or use it now for a slight advantage that might stop a snowball effect? A great coop game.   Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Publisher: Stronghold Games Players: 1-4 Playing Time: 45-60 minutes Mechanisms: End Game Bonuses, Follow, Hand Management Sleeves: TCG 63,5x88mm,...

Dragomino Designer: Bruno Cathala, Marie Fort, Wilfried Fort Artist: Maeva Da Silva, Christine Dechamps Published: 2020 Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 15 Mins BGG Rating: 7.8 BGG Ranking: 1794 Publisher: Blue Orange Mechanisms: Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Tile Placement   Game Description: The big moment has arrived. You have been named "dragon trainer", and you have the chance to meet them on a mysterious island. But you are not the only trainer sent to these lands. Who among you will discover the most baby dragons?   Quick play overview: Players will place domino tiles to build their own island, choosing from...