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  • Review: Forest Shuffle – Dartmoor – Exmoor

    The rugged landscape of Exmoor, with its steep cliffs and vast moors, is home to numerous plant and animal species. Rediscover familiar elements and discover new ones against the backdrop of this unique environment.

    This is how Exmoor is presented to us, the first expansion for Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor designed by Kosch (FYFE). First published in 2026 by Lookout Games in English and German versions. The illustrations are by Toni Llobet and Judit Piella.

  • Review: Diluvium

    A long, long time ago, when our ancient civilization was in its golden age and myths and legends still walked among men, a cataclysm struck the world. The sea swallowed the land, leaving barely a few isolated archipelagos above its surface. Of the old and powerful empires, only those skilled in building ships capable of exploring the seas in search of the last emerged lands survived. You are the leaders of those civilizations in exile. You must establish new settlements, find food, and gather weapons to face the terrible creatures that still inhabit the islands.

    This is how Diluvium is presented to us, a design by Antoni Guillen (Monki, Mojo). First published in 2024 by Nuts! Publishing in an English and French version. Maud Chalmel (Take Time, Shamans) is in charge of the illustrations.

  • Review: Everdell Silverfrost

    On the other side of the snow-capped mountains of Crestaguja, south of the Everdell valley, lies the rugged region of Silverfrost. There, critters brave the cold seasons to enjoy the serene beauty of this land and the warmth of a loyal community. It is up to you to build and maintain a city in this inhospitable landscape. You must clear accumulated snow, light fires to keep your citizens warm and thriving, and complete important missions for the Ranger Guild.

    This is how we are presented with Everdell Silverfrost, designed by James A. Wilson and Clarissa A. Wilson (Everdell, Everdell Duo). First published in 2025 by Starling Games in an English version. The illustrations are handled by Enggar Adirasa (Everdell Duo, Mistfall) and Lukas Siegmon (Age of Innovation, Hallertau).

  • Review: Origin Story

    Your inner superhero is ready to emerge, chapter by chapter. Reveal your Origin Story, gather artifacts and allies, swear vengeance against your arch-nemesis, and unleash your ultimate ability as you transform. Strategically use your wit, love, speed, and strength to build your narrative.

    This is how Origin Story is presented to us, a design by Jamey Stegmaier (Scythe, Viticulture) and Pete Wissinger (Crits & Tricks). First published in 2025 by Stonemaier Games in an English version. The illustrations are handled by Clémentine Campardou (Floriferous, Wyrmspan).

  • Review: Cthulhu – Dark Providence

    The Ancients exert their influence over realms known to them, populated by nations that speak human tongues and are tormented by shared nightmares. In one of these realities, amid the American Great Depression, they exploit human greed to sow discord and division. Corruption runs rampant in influential cities, where alliances shift and betrayal lurks at every turn.

    This is how we are introduced to Cthulhu: Dark Providence, designed by Martin Wallace (Brass, Age of Steam) and Travis R. Chance (Path of Light and Shadow, Infamy). First published in 2025 by CMON in an English version, it is a reimagining of Martin Wallace’s A Study in Emerald. The artwork is handled by Anders Finér (Arkham Horror, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game).

  • Review: dnup

    Get rid of all your cards before anyone else. Play sets of cards in front of you and hope your opponents don’t play a better set before your next turn!

    This is the pitch for dnup, designed by Kei Kajino (Scout). First published in 2025 by One More Game! in a Japanese version, it was re-released in 2026 by Asmodee. The artwork for this second edition is by Gilles-Romain Fonteny, marking his first foray into the world of board games.