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Ark Nova
1

Ark Nova

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support co…
18,920
162
1-4
90-150
The Castles of Burgundy
2

The Castles of Burgundy

For the 2019 edition see The Castles of Burgundy. The game is set in the Burgundy region of High Medieval France. Each player takes on the role of an aristocrat, originally controlling a small princedom. While playin…
18,650
167
2-4
30-90
Dune: Imperium
3

Dune: Imperium

Dune: Imperium is a game that uses deck building to add a hidden information angle to traditional worker placement. It finds inspiration in elements and characters from the Dune legacy, both the new film from Legendar…
18,250
168
1-4
60-120
Lost Ruins of Arnak
4

Lost Ruins of Arnak

On an uninhabited island in uncharted seas, explorers have found traces of a great civilization. Now you will lead an expedition to explore the island, find lost artifacts, and face fearsome guardians, all in a quest …
14,070
135
1-4
30-120
Terraforming Mars
5

Terraforming Mars

In the 2400s, mankind begins to terraform the planet Mars. Giant corporations, sponsored by the World Government on Earth, initiate huge projects to raise the temperature, the oxygen level, and the ocean coverage unti…
13,650
125
1-5
120
Scythe
6

Scythe

It is a time of unrest in 1920s Europa. The ashes from the first great war still darken the snow. The capitalistic city-state known simply as “The Factory”, which fueled the war with heavily armored mechs,…
12,500
120
1-5
115
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