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  • Review: Trailblazers

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    Trailblazers are those brave souls who blaze trails and venture into the wilderness. Whether on foot, by bike, or in a kayak, these tenacious travelers seek to quench their insatiable thirst for adventure. With a breathtaking natural landscape always ahead and a freshly blazed trail hot on their heels, they must not forget to return to camp. Because there are always new environments to explore, more expeditions to undertake, and more trails to blaze.

    This is how Trailblazers is presented to us, a design by Ryan Courtney (Pipeline, Curious Cargo). First published in 2023 by Bitewing Games in two English editions: a standard version and a travel version. The artwork is done by Seth Lucas, marking his first experience in the board game world.

  • Review: Theocratia

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    Sometimes, eternity can feel endless. So, to cope with the boredom, you and your friends make a little bet: you give yourselves a couple of thousand years to interfere in the lives of the inhabitants of a distant planet. Once time runs out, the alien who has earned the most affection and admiration wins the bet.

    This is how Theocratia is presented to us, a design by Daniele Tascini (Transgalactica) and Daniel Marinangeli (his first game). First published in 2026 by Mojito Studios in an English version following a crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are handled by Andrew Bosley (Everdell, Tapestry).

  • Review: Gachapon Trick

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    Your pockets are full of coins and your instincts are sharper than ever. Outsmart your rivals in a fierce trick-taking game and show off your fortune to collect the coolest figures.

    This is the premise of Gachapon Trick, designed by Daniel Newman (Mori, Watch). First published in 2024 by New Mill Industries in an English version. In 2025, it was published by Playte. Illustrations are handled by Sai Beppu (Mountain Goats, Sluff Off!) and Wanjin Gill (Cerdeña, Orapa Mine).

  • Review: Celestia

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    During his travels, Gulliver searched in vain for the wonderful world of Celestia. Following in the footsteps of this legendary adventurer, embark on your journey to celestial cities as mysterious as the treasures they hide. During your adventures, you will face dangerous storms, Lockhars pirates, and damok birds. Will you be the best pilot of the aircraft? Will you see your bravery rewarded?

    This is how we are introduced to Celestia, designed by Aaron Weissblum (San Marco, Oasis). First published in 2015 by BLAM! in an English version as a reimplementation of the 1999 Cloud 9. Gaetan Noir (Starlink, Farm Club) is in charge of the illustrations.

  • Review: Wingspan – Americas Expansion

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    This expansion explores the birds of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This incredibly biodiverse region is home to over 3,000 bird species, including those holding the records for the smallest and largest wingspans (the bee hummingbird and the wandering albatross, respectively).

    This is how we are presented with Wingspan: Americas Expansion, the fourth expansion for Wingspan, designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It was published in 2026 by Stonemaier Games in an English version. The illustrations are once again handled by Beth Sobel (Snow Tails, Herbaceous, Viticulture), Ana María Martínez Jaramillo, and Natalia Rojas (who made their debut in the board gaming world with Wingspan).

  • Review: Bohemians

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    Step into the picturesque streets of Paris where, in the name of art, you will embark on romantic escapades, seek inspiration, and try to keep your life from turning into misery. Step into the shoes of a struggling bohemian artist trying to make a name for yourself; your head full of dreams, but your belly empty. You romanticize poverty and reject the norms of conventional society to achieve artistic freedom, aiming to change the world through your work. Will you attain fame or be forgotten by history?

    This is the premise behind Bohemians, designed by Jasper de Lange (Art Society). First published in 2025 by Portal Games in an English edition. The artwork is handled by Hanna Kuik (Neuroshima Hex, Imperial Miners), Roman Kucharski (Imperial Settlers, Overbooked), and Tomasz Jędruszek (Tyrants of the Underdark, Dominion).