Board Game Spotlight – The Game Shoppe

15Nov 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Explorers of Navoria

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Explorers of Navoria, $50.00 Street Date: January 2025, message, stop by, or call to preorder 402-292-4263 Bellevue or 402-991-8699 Omaha! In Explorers of Navoria, you'll take action tokens from the bag and use them to draft Adventure cards into your tableau. Adventure cards help you explore Navoria, build settlements in the newly emerged continents, craft supplies and items, and collaborate with the different races of Navoria. Some of the Adventure cards give instant benefits, boosting your powers; some give ongoing abilities, engine-building in your tableau; and all of them increase your reputation with different races of Navoria, unlocking end-game bonuses through set-collection. After drafting Adventure cards, you'll use the same tokens you drafted from the bag to visit locations on the mainland of Navoria in a worker placement phase. Worker…

04Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: En Route

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Preorder: En Route Street Date: January 21, 2025 People love traveling. We want to meet new cultures, see famed landmarks with our own eyes and taste the world cuisine. One of the most pleasant ways to explore a new city is… just going for a walk. But how to chart a tour route that satisfies everyone? There’s an answer! En Route is a flip-and-write game in which you create tour routes to the most interesting landmarks of the real-world cities (London, New York City, Hong Kong, Paris, Cairo, and Rio de Janeiro) and the made-up First City packed full of geek references. Every city features basic and specific mechanisms, so all of them play and feel differently. Cards are not flipped randomly — instead, an active player plays one card…

02Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Parks: Roll & Hike

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Welcome to Parks: Roll & Hike, the newest, diciest addition to the Parks family! During the game, you draft dice and log your selections in your handy journal. Record your time in the mountains, forests, and fields through drawing. Keep a log of all the wildlife you spot to earn mid-hike bonuses, and don't forget to stay hydrated! Parks: Roll & Hike features six US National Parks, illustrated by Andreea Dumuta, which bend the rules of the game and create a unique gaming experience every time you play. Revisit the world of Parks in its most portable, everyday carry format yet, with everything you need to toss it in your pack and hit the trails. https://youtu.be/mH0Dweu16R4

01Oct 2024 by Becky Alexander

Two New Unmatched Expansions!

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Attention Unmatched fans, don't delay and request the next expansions for Unmatched today! Both are expected the late October / early November Unmatched: Steel and Silver features three characters and two battlefields from the Witcher series. Unmatched: Realms Fall features three characters and two battlefields from the Witcher series. In battle, there are no equals. Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.

29Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Deep Regrets

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Check out this awesome new game coming from Tettix Games! Deep Regrets is a game for 1-5 players that runs about 30 minutes per player. An unfortunate fishing game about pulling progressively more horrifying things out of the ocean. Decide what to eat, what to sell, what to mount, and how many regrets you're willing to carry, as you push yourself too far and spiral towards a thrilling conclusion in this strategic horror fishing game. You'll roll bespoke tackle dice at the start of each turn to determine your strength for that round and then decide whether you'll stay at sea or return to port to sell fish, buy provisions, and recharge your energy. Survey the sizes of shadows on the backs of 9 different fish shoals at three depths,…

28Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorder Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces expansion!

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Call, message, or stop by to request your copy now! Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces allows players to continue sailing around the city to meet eminent figures and create glass masterpieces. To set up, place the new game board that extends the sailing track next to the game board. The game now contains Doge and Dogate cards that bring points, changed movements, or a different order of play. A little council of influential citizens, the Signoria, advises the Doge and influences the political events of the city. Nine different masterpieces can be gathered along the advanced sea route that leads to lucrative trading cities, or through the Dogaressa, the Doge's wife. If you receive a masterpiece, you can immediately collect valuable points, while also using the masterpiece to fill the shop window.…

27Sep 2024 by Becky Alexander

Preorders for Nucleum expansions are open!

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Expected OCT 2024 Call, stop by, or send us a message today! Nucleum: Court of Progress introduces several new concepts and rule changes that can be added to the base game and/or Nucleum: Australia. Via the new Court action players get a chance to send their workers to political parties and even become their leaders to gain various benefits. Joining a Party provides instant rewards and opportunities to earn VP during King's Day Scoring, which is now much more significant. The expansion also adds two new Experiments, new action tiles, contracts, etc. But wait, there is MORE! Nucleum: Patrons Set This mini expansion brings Patron Cards into the game. Each Patron Card belongs to the specific Experiment board. In the base game those Experiments are distinguished by letters only. Now,…

24Sep 2024 by admin

Preorder Slay the Spire: The Board Game

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This is a preorder for the retail version of Slay the Spire. It is expected to release to FLGs in Q2 2025. If you’d like to reserve a copy, please call, stop by, or shoot us a message with your request. MSRP looks like $114.99 currently but could change. Slay the Spire: The Board Game is a co-operative deck-building adventure. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and finally become strong enough to slay the Spire! https://youtu.be/w7ET-DYK65Q

18Sep 2024 by admin

Board Game Spotlight: Harmonies

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In Harmonies, build landscapes by placing colored tokens and create habitats for your animals. To earn the most points and win the game, incorporate the habitats in your landscapes wisely and have as many animals as you can settle there. 1–4 Players, Play Time 30–45 Min, Age: 10+ https://youtu.be/jfBJEk2V0cw

17Sep 2024 by admin

Board Game Spotlight: Arcs

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Arcs is a sharp sci-fi strategy game for 2–4 players, set in a dark yet silly universe. Ready yourself for dramatic twists and turns as you launch into this galactic struggle. Seize the initiative:Take actions with multi-use cards. Copy the leader, pivot to new tactics, or take the initiative for next round. Timing is everything. Declare ambitions:In each game, you define the objectives that everyone competes over to win. Crush your foes:Amass your navy for battle, plan your strategy with three kinds of dice, then roll them all at once to resolve the battle in a flash. Each game contains a hundred wooden ships and agents, 18 custom engraved dice, a beautiful six-panel board, and tons of cards with over 60 pieces of unique art. 2–4 Players, Play Time 60–120 Min,…

16Sep 2024 by admin

Board Game Spotlight: Unlock! Supernatural Adventures

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Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms that uses a simple system which allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc. 1–5 Players, Play Time 30–60 Min, Age: 10+ Unlock! Supernatural Adventures includes three separate scenarios for you to explore: Threat over Nova City Dia de Los Muertos Ragnarök Note: Unlock! requires a free application to be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded, an internet connection is not required during game play.

15Sep 2024 by admin

Board Game Spotlight: The Flatiron

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The Flatiron Building, originally known as the Fuller Building, is a historic 22-story skyscraper located in Manhattan, New York. It is known for its distinctive triangular shape reminiscent of an old-fashioned clothes iron. Since its construction in 1902, it has become one of the most recognizable icons on the New York City skyline, situated at the intersection of Fifth Avenue with Broadway, East 22nd Street, and East 23rd Street. 1–2 Players, Play Time 45 Min, Age: 12+ In Flatiron, you will be transported to the Big Apple to participate in the construction of this iconic building. Both you and your opponent will need to develop your companies by adding new cards to your personal board, thereby allowing you to perform more and better actions on each of the surrounding streets. The…

13Sep 2024 by admin

Thunder Road: Vendetta

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Preorders are open for, Carnival of Chaos is an expansion for Thunder Road: Vendetta (or Thunder Road: Vendetta – Maximum Chrome) that offers a new way to play. Players race their cars into the arena, collecting wild party favors, powerful super-weapons, and precious scrap along the way. This expansion also includes a full set of vehicles and a dashboard, so you can play with a fifth player using this expansion or in the regular game. Unlike a regular game of Thunder Road: Vendetta, the winner of the Carnival of Chaos is the surviving player who has the most scrap at the end of the game. There is no finish line. Call, message us, or stop by to request your copy today! #preordernow #preorder #thunderroadvendtta #boardgame #oneplease

01Sep 2024 by admin

Board game Spotlight: Forges of Ravenshire

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Grab a hammer and some steel, it’s time to forge! The Blacksmiths Guild of Ravenshire is in need of a new Forgemaster. You and your fellow smiths are competing to see who can make the most money and become the new Forgemaster. Forges of Ravenshire is played over 4 seasons or rounds. Each season starts with the gathering phase where players will acquire contracts, recruit guild members, and gather resources. 1–4 Players �Play Time 50–100 Min �Suggested Age Age: 12+ https://youtu.be/80zRQqspF8g?si=TIVoNReUlflKNdWW

26Aug 2024 by admin

Board game Spotlight: River Valley Glassworks

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Welcome to River Valley! The beautiful pieces of glass that can be found along the river here have attracted the most entrepreneurial of woodland creatures to set up shop. In River Valley Glassworks, you play as one of these pioneers, drafting glass from the market of river tiles. 1–5 Players 25–45 Min Playing Time Age: 8+ #boardgames #boardgamespotlight #allplaygames

24Aug 2024 by admin

Board game Spotlight: The Mandalorian: Adventures

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Board game Spotlight: The Mandalorian: Adventures When offered a lucrative job, a lone bounty hunter begins a journey that will put his skills to the test and redefine his world. The Mandalorian: Adventures allows players to experience a new part of the Star Wars universe on their tabletops. Navigating unique maps and missions, players must co-operate to accomplish their goals and avoid defeat. 1–4 Players 30–60 Min Playing Time Age: 12+ #starwars#boardgamespotlight

09Apr 2024 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Redwood

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Redwood is a game of movement estimations and angle of view where players have to take pictures of wild animals to compose the most beautiful panorama. The game is for 1 to 4 players, ages 10+ and the games last about 45-60 min. During their turn, each player will have to choose between different movements and their angle of view (materialized by real plastic elements) to catch the animals in the picture (without disturbing them). Collecting animals and decorative elements earn victory points. During the game, new conditions for earning points will appear. The game ends after 5 turns and players will be rewarded if they meet certain conditions to earn more points. 1–4 Players, 45-60 Min Playing Time, Age: 10+ https://youtu.be/sRsEkqApCIM

31Mar 2024 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Trash Talk

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In Trash Talk, you and your fellow raccoons are trying to communicate with one another through the medium that you know best: trash. In the first round of play, three word cards are revealed, and each player (or team) secretly assigns the same three objects to these three words. These objects come from an assortment of odd items included in the box. Does the plastic plant best match the word "double", "dream", or "sharp"? Once both sides have locked in their choices, reveal the objects. If you match all three objects, put those cards aside, add a fourth object, lay out new cards, and play another round; if not, try again with three new cards. If you fail again, you lose the game. If you successfully make your way up…

27Mar 2024 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Mycelia (2023)

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Each player starts with the same set of cards in Mycelia, improving their deck with better cards over the course of play as they race to clear their playing field of dewdrops first. In this deck-building game, you need the support of mysterious forest dwellers to improve your deck, develop new and better skills, and bring the sacred dewdrops from your forest to the Shrine of Life in order to receive the forest goddess' support. The game includes double-sided player boards for increased variability. 1–4 Players, 30–45 Min Playing Time, Age: 9+ https://youtu.be/Znn6f-W95_M

26Mar 2024 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Word Traveler

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In Word Traveler, you and your friends are tourists who are checking out the sights of a new city. Each player has their own secret map of locations that they want to visit, and they'll need help from the other players to reach them. Taking turns playing the traveler and the locals, you all work together to visit as many of these locations as possible, ideally collecting all of the golden souvenirs that you find. You know only a few words of the local language, however, so the locals — that is, the other players — will do their best to interpret your clues to help get you where you want to go...without getting lost in translation. 2–5 Players, 30–45 Min Playing Time, Age: 10+ https://youtu.be/1T0hQKluj6k

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