Chicago Express

Chicago Express game by Queen Games is a railroad game based in the 19th century in America during the industrial boom period. Players work to build the most successful railroad business in the country. The struggle comes from financing railroads and making as much of a profit as possible. Players play as investors who are trying to get dividends which are as high as possible, yet the more companies that are vying for that profit, the harder this goal can get. Harness your skills and wit to win the game. This game is for two to six players.Number of players:2-6
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:60 minutes

Champions of Midgard

Champions of Midgard by Grey Fox Games is a 60 to 90-minute game that uses dice rolling to allow players to lead Viking clans. These clans are stationed at a Viking harbor town fraught with conflict in order to help defend its residents from Trolls and other Norse mythology creatures. Defeating these beasts will gain the favor of the Norse gods. When this game is over, whichever player has the most wins and favor of the gods will be recognized as the clear winner. This game is suitable for two to four players and takes around an hour to complete.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:10+
Estimated playtime:60-90 minutes

Castellion

Castellion by Z-Man Games puts players in the center of the constantly growing Oniverse and the castle inside of it. The castle is currently under attack, and as the leader and commander of Castellion, you have to hurry to build up and fortify your castle’s defense system against the attacks of the Menace. By playing one tile at a time, you build towers and other defense systems to help minimize the harm done to your land. You can also attack using your own unique abilities. You must choose which moves are best in order to stay alive and win the game.Number of players:1-2
Recommended ages:10+
Estimated playtime:15 minutes

Automobiles

Automobiles by AEG is a deck-building game that uses the collection of different cubes to propel your car toward the finish line first. Your crew and your racecar itself is represented by unique cubes that come to you in a number of different ways. As you build upon your cube collection, you enhance your performance, help keep your pit crew well trained and help push your car to run at the best it can be. The objective is to be the first car of all of the players to cross the finish line.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:45 minutes

Airlines Europe

Airlines Europe by Rio Grande Games is set in the dawning age of passengers being able to fly in planes. Players play as entrepreneurs hoping to bring about the first airlines available and grow in the competitive market, establishing licenses for the airspace in Europe. Players must use the influence of powerful investors wisely, along with their cash, in order to ensure that their investments are only going into what will become the most successful and profitable airlines. This strategy game is built for two to five players and will take around 75 minutes to complete.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:60-75 minutes

Arctic Scavengers

Arctic Scavengers by Rio Grande Games is set in the year 2097 in a post-apocalyptic world after a horrible climate change event. Every player is a leader of a small surviving team who must fight for survival by gathering tools, resources, medicine and fighters. These tribes must fight against other tribes for these resources and can even outsmart them on their way to victory. This game includes a plastic insert that makes organizing all of your belongings simple. It can be played by two to six players and takes around an hour to complete.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:30-60 minutes

Agents of SMERSH

Agents of SMERSH by 8th Summit is a cooperative game that puts players in conflict with the UN Secret Service Spies. This game is set in an alternative timeline in the 1970s against a new organization, SMERSH. This game has over 1,500 encounters in its Encounter book to be used by players, or they can choose to use encounter cards that have shorter interactions. This game comes with custom dice that determine the failure or success of different encounters and offers strategic gameplay that storytelling games often lack. It is suitable for one to four players.Number of players:1-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:90-120 minutes

Aeon’s End

Aeon’s End by Indie Boards & Cards is a cooperative deck-building game that puts a twist on the typical gameplay style. This includes a turn order that varies to simulate the chaotic nature of an attack along with deck rules that require careful planning of each card discarded. Players have to defend their holds from hordes by way of using robust spells, unique abilities and wit. Suitable for one to four players, this fantasy cooperative game takes an approximate time of 45 to 60 minutes in order to build a deck and win the game.Number of players:1-4
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:45-60 minutes

1846: The Race to the Midwest

1846: The Race to the Midwest by GMT Games is a game that is centered in the 1800s and is located in the Midwestern United States. In this game, players act as railroad tycoons operating and investing in railroads to try to become the most successful company around. Players can scale corporations, private companies and the sizes of banks down to the number of players. Raise money, use private power from companies and pay for your builds to become a successful tycoon. This game takes approximately two to four hours in order for a player to win.Number of players:3-5
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:2-4 hours