Carcassonne: The Flier is an expansion for the classic tile-laying board game Carcassonne. This set introduces 18 new land tiles featuring flying machines, allowing players to deploy meeples as fliers when placing these tiles. Fliers can be moved to unclaimed features on the board, adding a new strategic layer to gameplay. The expansion includes 6 flier meeples in a distinct shape for easy identification. Compatible with all Carcassonne base games and expansions, The Flier works seamlessly with existing components while offering fresh tactical options. The expansion maintains the core mechanics of tile placement and area control while introducing aerial movement as an additional way to score points.

In Cold War Confrontation, you take control of either East or West Germany and guide your nation through the ideological and political battles of the postwar era. Your goal is to rebuild, compete, and demonstrate the strength of your chosen system. Historical events like the Oil Crisis, mass protests, and shifting global politics shape the gameplay, introducing unpredictable challenges that can disrupt even your most careful strategies. The game emphasizes tight, tactical card play, where you use action cards to grow your economy and improve living standards—success depends on smart timing, precision, and taking calculated risks to stay ahead of your rival. With the 2+2 expansion, you can play in partnership mode as one of four powers—East Germany, West Germany, the USA, or the USSR—forming alliances where only one side can win, so you cooperate when it helps but always watch your own conditions. Throughout, you balance military buildup and ideological influence while trying to avoid global catastrophe; push your agenda too hard, and escalation could end the game for everyone.

This chess set offers a fresh take on the classic game, designed for head-to-head play with strategic grid-based movement. Each match lasts about 20 minutes, making it easy to fit in multiple games in an evening. The board features a colorful, visually appealing design that adds to the playing experience. While it keeps the core elements of chess, it introduces new mechanics that change up the traditional gameplay.

This strategy game is straightforward to pick up but offers plenty of depth, with engaging choices to make on each turn. It was named Game of the Year by Games Magazine in 2009. Designed for two players, a typical game lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. The gameplay is best suited for ages 14 and up.

Travel to the 3rd century AD in the Middle East with *Resafa: City in the Desert*, a board game centered on trade and survival in an arid landscape. Players manage a fortified desert outpost along vital caravan routes, making strategic decisions to secure water—the city’s most critical resource. The game involves navigating merchant routes, negotiating business deals, and constructing canals, workshops, and gardens to sustain and expand the settlement. Gameplay unfolds over six rounds, with each player taking three actions per round using action cards. The challenge lies in balancing economic growth against the constant demand for water and survival. Designed for efficiency, *Resafa* delivers a complex yet fast-paced experience where players compete to accumulate wealth before the final round concludes.

This expansion for the base game *Faiyum* provides players with one-time and permanent advantages to further develop the region of Faiyum. Designed for 1 to 5 players aged 14 and up, it enhances the strategic city-building experience with additional gameplay benefits. Playtime ranges from 90 to 120 minutes. Note: The *Faiyum* base game is required to use this expansion. The game focuses on careful planning through card-based mechanics.

The Rio Grande Carcassonne is a tile-laying strategy game designed for 2 to 5 players. Players compete to claim land and buildings by strategically placing tiles and deploying followers. The game includes illustrated, color-coded instructions for clear and straightforward gameplay.

Five Cucumbers is a strategic trick-taking card game for 2-6 players, inspired by the Scandinavian game "Agurk" with a unique twist. The objective is to avoid winning the final trick, adding a layer of tactical decision-making. Players must carefully manage their card plays to force opponents into taking the last trick, eliminating them from the round. The game combines familiar trick-taking mechanics with an inverted win condition, creating a fresh challenge for groups. Designed for competitive play, it encourages strategic thinking and adaptability as players balance risk and timing. The compact format makes it suitable for quick sessions while maintaining depth for repeated play.

*Sea of Strife* is a trick-taking card game designed for 3 to 6 players. The objective is to play multiple rounds until one player reaches a predetermined target number of tricks. The winner is the player who has collected the fewest tricks by that point. Designed by Mark Major, the game features artwork by Beth Sobel and Brigette Indelicato.

**Fishing: A Strategic Trick-Taking Card Game** In Fishing, players compete to capture tricks by playing cards strategically. The game accommodates 3 to 5 players, with sessions lasting 30 to 60 minutes, and is designed for ages 14 and up. Players navigate the trick-taking mechanics while managing special buoy cards, which can shift control of the round or influence the next lead color. Opponents may also steal tricks, forcing others to pass cards or lose points. The objective is to outmaneuver fellow players by carefully planning each move to secure the most tricks.

This strategy game is designed for 2 to 6 players and features a proprietary design with a focus on competitive bidding mechanics. Players engage in auctions to acquire power plants, with more efficient models becoming available as the game progresses. The gameplay requires strategic decision-making, as players must weigh whether to invest in current options or wait for superior equipment. The design ensures high replay value through dynamic market conditions and shifting player strategies. The game emphasizes tactical resource management and player interaction through its auction-based system.