The Manhattan Project Energy Empire

The Manhattan Project Energy Empire by Minion Games is a game that puts each of the three to five players in control of a struggling nation on the hunt for power. Players build up their nation’s unique industries, government, and commerce by obtaining things such as building structures, resources and working with energy sources. With nuclear energy on the rise and the price of oil constantly growing, you must decide which path is best for your nation. This game takes place in the same universe as the popular game The Manhattan Project, yet is not an expansion.Number of players:1-5
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:60-120 minutes

Tales of the Arabian Nights

When you play Tales of the Arabian Nights by Z-Man Games, you play as the hero of an adventure who travels the mystical land to fulfill your own destiny and reap your fortune, learning stories and gaining wisdom along the way. Unfold your story to meet your fate and enjoy the ride that comes along with it. To win, make choices that allow you to become who you truly are–a wealthy, beloved character–or lose by making poor choices and ending up a beggar or a beast. You could even go insane. This game is for two to six players.Number of players:2-6
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:120 minutes

Viticulture

Viticulture by Stonemaier Games is a game meant for one to four players that takes around 45 to 90 minutes to beat. This game is set in rustic Tuscany where you are managing an inherited vineyard. You begin with a tiny cellar, a crush pad, three workers and a few bits of land. You will work to disperse your workers and visitors to help complete different tasks during the year, with each season providing different challenges. This game is designed to be played by one to six players and takes around 45 to 90 minutes to beat.Number of players:1-6
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:45-90 minutes

Trans Europa

Trans Europa by Rio Grande Games is set in Europa and is similar to Trans America in the way that each player works with the other players to build a network of railroads, except this game is centered on building them around Europe. The first one to have their personal five cities connected to one another is the winner of the round. After three or four rounds, the player who has the most points is the winner. This game is designed for two to six players and takes around 30 minutes to win the game.Number of players:2-6
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:30 minutes

Trans America

Trans America by Rio Grande Games takes place in 19th century America where the railroads are thriving. You play as someone who has five cities attempting to connect them by a network of railroad tracks. Once a player has achieved this, the round is over, and the remaining players lose some points. The player who have connected the most cities with tracks and earned the most points by the end of the game is the winner! Transamerica is suitable for two to six players to enjoy and takes around half an hour to complete the game.Number of players:2-6
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:30 minutes

Tiny Epic Western

The Tiny Epic Western by Gamelyn Games requires players to gamble their way through powerful bosses in a western-themed setting by playing poker. By doing so, players take over certain buildings in different towns and are given robust abilities. This round-based game marks the clear winner as the person who has the best ability to use clever thought when necessary and to bluff when they need to as well by playing a variation of a poker game. At the end, the one with the most points gained from purchasing buildings will be the victor.Number of players:1-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:30-45 minutes

One Deck Dungeon

A cooperative game that requires one to two players, One Deck Dungeon by Asmadi Games is a similar game to classic Dungeons and Dragons styles that requires no setup. It uses cards and dice that let you jump right into the action and fight villains right away. You can use cards in different ways as stat-boosters, skills and potions, encounters with beings or as experience, allowing you to go into the dungeon alone or with a friend. This is the tabletop version of popular dungeon games where you do your best to survive against a slew of nasty beasts and monsters.Number of players:1-2
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:30-45 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