Category: Board Games

Middle Empire

Middle Empire by NateCo Holdings LLC is a game where players are racing to build and defend the most empires before the other players in the game can, working to cause them to fail and experience setbacks. This game is simple to learn and is suited for two to four players. Build your own strongholds and upgrade them to safeguard them, or use these empires to attack other players to gain even more land by the use of defense, attack and construction cards. Make the right choices at the right time in order to end up the winner. Number of players: 2-4
Recommended ages: 13+
Estimated playtime: 30 minutes

Nautilion

Nautilion by Z-Man Games by Z-Man Games allows you to be in charge of a submarine from Nautillion. You can control the tides and stop the delusions and damage done by Darkhouse’s conquest before the fleet that works for the entity successfully turns the residents of Happy Isles into slaves. You must stop this vessel by taking away the power of the Darkhouse which is hidden at the bottom of the Abyss. This game is suited for one or two players and contains five unique expansion packs along with all game pieces needed. Number of players: 1-2
Recommended ages: 10+
Estimated playtime: 15-30 minutes

Stockpile

The Stockpile by Nauvoo Games is an economic board game that plays with the classic methods of stockholding, including the traditional “buy low, sell high” strategy along with a number of other different paths as players embark on a quest as stock market investors. These players are making investments during the 20th century, hoping to make themselves wealthy. Those with the most money at the end of the round wins the game. Use insider information, bidding and purchasing different stocks to achieve this goal. This game is designed for two to four players. Number of players: 2-5
Recommended ages: 13+
Estimated playtime: 45-60 minutes

SolarQuest The Space-Age Real Estate Game

SolarQuest The Space-Age Real Estate Game by Universal Toys is the special edition version of SolarQuest, a classic board game set in outer space. This game features graphics that have been modernized and enhanced, all of the major dwarf planets, two levels of game play including one that doesn’t require the monitoring of fuel to help younger players play more easily, and magnets on each fuel card in order to hold the fuels stations securely against the game board. Get to Mars and orbit planets in this exciting galactic board game built for out of this world fun. Number of players: 2-8
Recommended ages: 8+
Estimated playtime: 60-120 minutes

San Francisco Cable Car

San Francisco Cable Car by Queen Games takes place in San Francisco in the 20th century where cable cars are quite common. Every player is the conductor of his or her own cable car company and is attempting to expand their lines and network of tracks. Points are given to players each time they create a destination station, and if the player connects his line to the central power station, they receive double the points. The objective of San Francisco Cable Car is to have the most points at the end of the game by producing the most successful cable car lines. Number of players: 2-6
Recommended ages: 8+
Estimated playtime: 45-60 minutes

Orcs Orcs Orcs

Orcs Orcs Orcs by Queen Games is a deck and tower defense game that takes around 40 minutes to complete with two to four players. This game puts you on a team of powerful mages who can control the elements at their discretion. After hearing of an Orc attack on the way, these mages plan to decide once and for all who is the most powerful among them. While the Orcs attack the main tower, each player works to slaughter them and expand their spells in order to unleash new levels of power on the Orcs and a number of sneaky moves to throw off the other players. Number of players: 2-4
Recommended ages: 10+
Estimated playtime: 45 minutes

Onirim

Onirim by Z-Man Games is a solo or cooperative card game that pits players against the game itself to find different crucial oneiric doors before players run out of their cards. Players much choose to walk through each room to find the quickest access door or allow fate to play out and hope for good luck as they head toward more concrete exists. Either way, players will be pitted against nightmare creatures in this game, trying to battle them and stay alive. This game includes seven unique expansions and is suitable for one or two players. Number of players: 1-2
Recommended ages: 14+
Estimated playtime: 15 minutes

Mythos Tales

Mythos Tales by 8th Summit is a cooperative game that features horror aspects straight out of a Lovecraft tale. In this game, players assume the position of investigators found in Lovecraft’s Arkham story and have to solve a number of different, uniquely horrifying tales and mysteries. Every investigation requires around 60 to 120 minutes of gameplay. It includes everything that you need to play: a huge fold out map, a time tracker, an Arkham directory, eight newspapers, 19 requirement cards and a rulebook. This game is suitable for one to eight players to enjoy. Number of players: 1-8
Recommended ages: 13+
Estimated playtime: 60-120 minutes

Dominare

Dominare by Alderac Entertainment Group is set in the city-state, Tempest. A number of different societies are stuck by way of an oath and are all trying to gain enough power to overthrow Tempest. This game is a warfare game that uses dozens of unique weapons to help you take over the city, and you can take advantage of different agents as you conspire against the city. Use your agents’ abilities to help you conquer the eight different districts to win the game. This game has been designed for two to six players. Number of players: 2-6
Recommended ages: 12+
Estimated playtime: 120 minutes

Daytrader: A Financial Board Game

Daytrader: A Financial Board Game is a board game based on finance and economics that puts players in the role of stock market investors. Regardless of whether you know the ins and outs of the financial markets or are just a beginner, you will easily understand how to play and win this game. You can work with companies to earn money and then sell your stocks to help grow you savings account. Reach the bank before the market drops and sets you back. Daytrader: A Financial Board Game is suitable for up to six players at a time. Number of players: 2-6
Recommended ages: 8+
Estimated playtime: 60-90 minutes