Set-Collection

  • Review: Expeditions

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    The eyes of the world are on Siberia, where a massive meteorite crashed near the Tunguska River, reawakening ancient corruption. An expedition led by Dr. Tarkovsky ventured into the taiga to uncover more about the meteorite and its impact on the land. Eager for adventure, heroes from the war privately fund their own Expeditions to Siberia in hopes of finding artifacts, conquering challenges, and ultimately achieving glory.

    This is the premise of Expeditions, designed by Jamey Stegmaier (Scythe, Viticulture). First published in 2023 by Stonemaier Games in English, with art provided by Jakub Rozalski (Hero Brigade, Scythe).

  • Review: Forest Shuffle

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    The forest is full of life: animals run around the glades looking for plants and insects to feed on. Some prefer the dense tree canopies, while others favor the lush undergrowth. However, one thing these forest creatures do have in common is that they only feel safe in the shelter of the trees.

    This is the premise of Forest Shuffle, a design by Kosch (FYFE). First published in 2023 by Lookout Games in English and German versions. The illustrations are handled by Toni Llobet, marking his first foray into the world of modern board games.

  • Review: Applejack

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    A vast orchard of fruit trees stretches out in front of Applejack‘s cottage. Help him and his daughter grow and harvest delicious apples. Don’t forget to place beehives between the trees, as the winner of this truly ripe game will be whoever has collected the most honey by the end of the match!

    This is how Applejack is presented, a design by Uwe Rosenberg (Agricola, Le Havre, Patchwork). First published in 2022 by The Game Builders in a German edition, the artwork is handled by Lukas Siegmon (Hallertau, Nusfjord, Nova Luna).

  • Review of Nidavellir – Idavoll

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    Fafnir, desde las sombras de las montañas, intentó reunir al ejército más horripilante: monstruos, sombras, atrocidades impronunciables. La amenaza se cernió más allá de Nidavellir. Ansioso de riquezas y poder, Fafnir incendió las verdes llanuras de Idavoll y derrumbó sus templos milenarios. Odín, furioso, convocó una reunión… ¡Y ESTALLÓ LA GUERRA!

    Así se nos presenta Idavoll, la segunda expansión para Nidavellir, diseñada por Serge Laget (Ad Astra, Sombras sobre Camelot, El Misterio de la Abadía). Fue publicada por primera vez en 2022 por GRRRE Games en una versión en inglés y francés. De las ilustraciones se encarga Jean-Marie Minguez (Mare Nostrum: Empires, Mr. Jack Pocket, Lady Alice).

  • Review: Revive

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    Revive civilization 5,000 years after everything was destroyed. Lead your tribe and explore the frozen earth. Harness its resources. Recruit surface survivors to your cause. Build factories with powerful machines. And populate ancient sites to relearn your tribe’s forgotten technologies.

    This is the premise of Revive, a game designed by Helge Meissner (Rebel Nox), Anna Wermlund (Rebel Nox), Eilif Svensson, and Kristian Amundsen Østby (the latter two behind Santa Maria, The Magnificent, and Automania). It was first published in 2022 by Aporta Games in an English edition. The artwork is handled by Gjermund Bohne (Santa Maria, Bad Company), Martin Mottet (The Magnificent, Merchants of Dunhuang), and Dan Roff (his debut in the board game industry).

  • Review: Splendor Duel

    ByiMisut Hours
    Comments 0 Comments

    Confront your rival guild in a race for victory! Take gem and pearl tokens from the common board, then buy cards, gain bonuses, royal favors, and prestige!

    This is the premise of Splendor Duel, designed by Marc André (responsible for the original Splendor and Barony) and Bruno Cathala (Yamataï, Five Tribes). First published in 2022 by Space Cowboys in an English version. The artwork is done by Davide Tosello (Victorian Masterminds, Orbis, Fairy Tale Inn).