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  • Ticket to Ride: Europe
    Ticket to Ride: Europe takes you on a new train adventure across Europe. From Edinburgh to Constantinople and from Lisbon to Moscow, you'll visit great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. Like the original Ticket to Ride, the game remains elegantly simple, can be learned in 5 minutes, and appeals to both families and experienced gamers. Ticket to Ride: Europe is a...
    2–4 players
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  • Sea Salt & Paper
    Assemble your hand of cards, play their effects, and take the initiative to stop the round. Will you dare to give your opponents one last turn to try to maximise your own points? How to play: In Sea Salt & Paper, players are trying to manage their hands and collect sets of cards. On your turn, you may either draw...
    2–4 players
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  • Streaking Kittens (Exploding Kittens Expansion)
    Streaking Kittens (Exploding Kittens Expansion) must be played with an Exploding Kittens core game. This is the second expansion to the record-breaking game, Exploding Kittens. Family-friendly and easy to learn. Includes 15 cards (63.5 x 88.9 mm) and instructions that refresh the core game, adding a new level of strategy and hilarity. Each card features an illustration by Matt Inman...
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  • Spot It! Disney Princess
    Now children can spot their favorite Disney Princesses in this new release of this special Disney Princess edition of the classic ''Spot It'' game! This fast-paced fun family game of observation and quick reflexes for is ideal for players aged 4 and up. Be the first to spot the only matching Princess between two cards to win! Cards come in...
    2–8 players
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  • Scrabble Travel - English
    With Scrabble Travel - English, your favourite game of words is now available on-the-go. This compact and portable design allows you to play anywhere, whether it's during camping trips or car rides - you name it. The pieces are designed to stay put, so you don’t have to worry about losing them. The set includes a playing board, four racks,...
    2–4 players
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  • Spot It!
    Spot It! Truly amazing! There is always one - and only one - matching symbol between any two cards in this game. Spot it and you win. A sharp eye and a little bit of speed are all it takes to play the five quick party games included in this tin. Includes 55 cards and illustrated rules. For 2 -...
    2–8 players
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  • Spot it Jr.! Animals
    Play Spot it Jr.! Animals for ages 4 and up! The 30 cards feature 31 illustrated symbols with 6 symbols per card, making the game easier for younger players. Get ready to roar, chirp, and growl as players match the cute animals on the cards. In total, discover 5 mini-games that will help develop young kids’ focus, visual perception skills,...
    2–8 players
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  • Cascadia
    Take a journey to the Pacific Northwest as you compete to create the most harmonious ecosystem inΒ Cascadia! Turns are simple - select a tile/token set and place each into your expanding ecosystem. Earn points by fulfilling wildlife goals and creating the largest habitat corridors. With variable scoring goals, each game ofΒ CascadiaΒ brings a new spatial puzzle to your table! CONTENTS 100...
    1–4 players
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  • Bomb Busters
    Players defuse bombs by deducing and cutting unseen wires of different values. 2-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  30+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 10+ Features: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Memory, Once-Per-Game Abilities Theme:Β Deduction, Spies/Secret Agents Description: There is a bomb full of wires and the countdown has started... Who are you gonna call? YOU, the Bomb Busters! To clear the bomb, you need...
    2–6 players
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  • Saboteur 20 Years Jubilee Edition
    For 20 years, the dwarves have been searching the caves for valuable gold. Saboteurs try to hinder their efforts. Lay pathway cards to create an intricate tunnel and explore the mines in the hopes of finding a major gold deposit. Block those whom you suspect are working against you. Keep your own intentions hidden, so you don't become a target...
    2+ players
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  • Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter (Love Letter)
    Step into the eerie town of Arkham with Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letterβ„’, a chilling twist on the classic deduction card game. 2-6 PlayersΒ  |Β  15 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features: Hand Management, Player Elimination, Score-and-Reset Game, Take That Theme: Card Game Description: Delve into the madness of the Lovecraftian universe as you face eldritch horrors and uncover allies tainted with...
    2–6 players
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  • Exploding Kittens - Good vs Evil
    New Rules. New Kittens. NEW MAYHEM. This is the most high-stakes version of Exploding Kittens 2-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  15+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 7+ God and the Devil have been turned into cats and they’re bringing their eternal conflict to your living room! Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil features brand-new artwork and characters from the hotly anticipated Netflix series. This high-stakes...
    2–6 players
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  • Cards Against Humanity Nasty Bundle
    The Nasty Bundle is an abominable collection of the spiciest expansion packs we've ever written. It contains cards previously released in the Period Pack, Weed Pack, Ass Pack, Saves America Pack, and Picture Card Packs, plus a handful of brand-new cards we wrote just for you sickos. Shuffle these into your regular set of Cards Against Humanity and make everyone...
    4+ players
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  • Sagrada
    Draft dice and use the tools-of-the-trade in Sagrada to carefully construct your stained glass window masterpiece. In more detail, each player builds a stained glass window by building up a grid of dice on their player board. Each board has some restrictions on which colour or shade (value) of die can be placed there. Dice of the same shade or...
    1–4 players
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  • Hive
    Hive is a boardless game that builds strategy skills. Hive is a fun game to play, because of its simple rules, yet challenging for its depth. Each of the tactile resin (Bakelite) tiles has a unique way of moving, similar to chess, and resembles the movement of the insect depicted on the tile. Choose the best tactics to place the...
    2 players
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  • Ecosystem
    EcosystemΒ is a card drafting game where the players are choosing cards and placing them into their play area turn by turn. The cards in a player's grid make up their own personal ecosystem, and the player who has the most efficient ecosystem will be the winner. Bears score by being placed next to Bees and Trout. Trout score by being...
    2–6 players
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  • Beacon Patrol
    Set sail and embark on a thrilling nautical adventure withΒ Beacon Patrol! This cooperative board game invites you to join forces with your fellow captains to light the way for ships and earn the highest honors from the coastal residents. With its engaging gameplay, you'll lay tiles strategically, navigate your ship, and work as a team to achieve your goals. Β ...
    1–4 players
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  • Escape Room the Game Family Edition - Jungle
    The new adventures take place in the Jungle!Β  Ever wanted to play an Escape Room at home with the Family? Now is the chance. Escape Room The Game family edition is made for families with kids aged 10+. This new game contains three exciting 60-minute Escape Room adventures: Magic Monkey, Snake Bite and Moon Portal. Feel the thrill and enjoy...
    3-6 players
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  • Heroquest - Jungles of Delthrak
    In the dense jungle surrounding the World's Edge Mountains, an ancient civilization finds new roots... Our heroes venture into the perilous jungle lands to seek help from the dwarven people. Find the ancient warriors of Kellar Dungeon who have found refuge in the jungle and discover their secret... 16 new quests with an innovative plot mechanic where you can choose...
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  • Rummikub Word
    In Rummikub Word, players attempt to create long words and score points to win. It is played with 112 letter tiles. Complete words may be placed on the table, or letters can be added to current words. Players can manipulate and move any of the words on the table.
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  • Power Hungry Pets by Exploding Kittens
    Use your animalistic powers to eliminate everyone else at the table.Β  2-6 PlayersΒ  |Β  15 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 7+ Features: Player Elimination It’s the strategy game for people who HATE strategy games!Β  Every card has a number and a way to torment the other players. The higher the number, the more vicious the card. You only have two cards, so...
    2–6 players
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  • Rorys Story Cubes Classic
    Housed in a compact pegboardable blister, Rory's Story Cubes Classic are perfect for telling stories wherever you go. Take them travelling, to school, camping, or even to the restaurant and tell a story while you wait. The classic generic version to start the range. 1 or more playersAges 6 to adult10 Minutes playing time
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  • The Witcher: Old World - Legendary Hunt
    Some Monsters are so powerful and fierce that they spread fear and destruction city after city. Killing such a dangerous beast would turn any witcher into a living legend. But not any witcher can accomplish such a daring task! This expansion includes 7 huge miniatures, 7 monster Cards with other special tokens, and Cards. With that expansion, there is a...
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  • Root - The Marauder Expansion
    Root: The Marauder Expansion introduces two new factions to the Woodland⁠—the Lord of the Hundreds and Keepers in Ironβ€”alongside four hirelings and a new setup draft suitable for both casual and competitive play. Play as the: Lord of the Hundreds – Oppress the Woodland and burn it to the ground if need be. You suffer no dissent. Keepers in Iron...
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  • Uno - Minecraft
    As in the UNO you love, UNO Minecraft gameplay involves players racing to get rid of all their cards. However, this version features cards with Minecraft characters and images, and a special rule! You aim to match a card in your hand with the current card shown on top of the deck. You will score points for the cards your...
    2+ players
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  • Patchwork (Revised Edition)
    Piece together a quilt and leave no holes to become the button master. 2 PlayersΒ  |Β  15-30 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 8+ Features:Β Grid Coverage, Income, Open Drafting, Rondel, Square Grid Theme:Β Abstract Strategy, Economic, Puzzle Description: In Patchwork, two players compete to build the most aesthetic (and high-scoring) patchwork quilt on a personal 9x9 game board. To start play, lay out all...
    2 players
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  • Family Traditions Mancala
    Details:CLASSIC GAMES: The ancient strategy game comes to life in a beautifully designed birch wood board with colorful glass stones! Mancala is known as one of the world’s oldest and most intriguing two player strategy games. Will your strategy win? HOW TO PLAY: The rules are simple. Each player takes turns depositing stones in each pocket, moving counterclockwise until the...
    2 players
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  • Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion
    Vanquish monsters with strategic cardplay in a 25-scenario Gloomhaven campaign.Β  1-4 PlayersΒ  |Β  30-120 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features: Action Queue, Action Retrieval, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Critical Hits and Failures, Deck Construction, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Legacy Game, Line of Sight, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simultaneous Action Selection,...
    1–4 players
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  • Spot It! Bluey
    Now children can spot their favourite Bluey characters in the Bluey edition of the Spot It! game! This fast-paced fun family game of observation and quick reflexes is ideal for players aged 4 and up. Be the first to spot the only matching Bluey character symbols between two cards to win! Spot some of your favourite Bluey characters like Bluey,...
    2–8 players
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  • Arkham Horror: The Card Game - Revised Edition
    With a revamped system of organization and a number of quality-of-life improvements, this new version of the beloved LCG’s core set is the perfect way for someone to dive into the game. The box comes with everything you need to get your Arkham campaigns started, including enough cards and components for up to three other players to join you in...
    1–4 players
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  • Dragomino
    Seek baby dragons by finding eggs while exploring the mysterious island. 2-4 PlayersΒ  |Β  15 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 5+ Features: Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Stat-Based Theme: Children's Game, Fantasy, Territory Building The big moment has arrived. You have been named dragon trainer, and you have the chance to meet them on a mysterious island. But you...
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  • UNO: Liars
    Fans of Pirates Uno will love this twist on the classic card game, where fibs fly and liars win! A "Liar's Card" is played face down, and then the player announces what it is. Are they telling the truth or bluffing? If they are challenged and get caught lying, they must draw a card. But if they are telling the...
    2–6 players
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  • Dal Rossi: 16" Boxwood & Sheesham Chess Set
    Crafted from premium boxwood and sheesham, this Dal Rossi chess set offers both durability and natural beauty. The 16-inch board is compact yet stylish, making it perfect for smaller spaces without compromising on quality. The contrasting woods create a visually appealing playing surface that enhances every game.
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  • Clank! Catacombs Underworld
    Clank! Catacombs: Underworld, the second expansion to this deck-building, dungeon-crawling game, sees the thieves going deeper than ever before with special new tiles offering entry to a mysterious new realm. Underworld expands upon the push-your-luck experience of Clank! Catacombs, with even better treasures awaiting in the deepest areas...if you can escape! Contents: β€’ Underworld Starting Tileβ€’ 7 Underworld Tilesβ€’ 6...
    1–4 players
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  • Spot it! Star Wars: Mandalorian
    Spot it! Star Wars: Mandalorian is a speed and observation game designed for the entire family. The aim of the game is simple: each pair of cards has one symbol in common. Be the first to find and name it to win the card. This new version combines iconic characters and objects from the series The Mandalorian with the much-loved...
    2–8 players
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  • Splendor Duel
    Confront your rival guild in a race for victory. Take Gem and Pearl tokens from the common board, then purchase cards, gather bonuses, royal favours, and prestige. Discover new twists and strategic opportunities derived from Splendor, the original best-selling game. Acquire cards with impressive powers, take advantage of special Privileges, and fight over scarce access to Pearls. Splendor Duel is...
    2 players
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  • Snakes and Ladders Board Game
    A colourful Snakes and Ladders board game, with a book showing how to play. Young children can have hours of fun playing the classic game Snakes and Ladders with this colourful rainforest-themed set, suitable for 2-6 players. The attractive, sturdy box contains 4 board pieces that slot together, 6 wooden playing pieces and dice, and a 12-page book with clear,...
    2–6 players
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  • Star Wars The Clone Wars - A Pandemic System Game
    Use your Jedi powers to fight off the Separatist threat β€” Pandemic-style. 1-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  60+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features:Β Action Points, Cooperative Game, Die Icon Resolution, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers Theme:Β Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction Description: Team up as iconic Jedi to defend the Republic....
    1–4 players
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  • Bonsai
    Take on the role of expert bonsai masters intent on growing their own bonsai.Β  1-4 PlayersΒ  |Β  40 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 10+ Features: Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement Theme: Environmental Description: Whoever grows the best plant will be appointed to show their Bonsai at the Imperial gardens. On your turn, choose and perform one of these two...
    1–4 players
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  • Ark Nova Zoo Map Pack 1
    Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1Β contains the two new zoo maps #9 (Geographical Zoo) and #10 (Rescue Station).Expand your collection of Zoo Maps in Ark Nova with the Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1!Conatining 2 double-sided Zoo Maps, each side features all-new game mechanics and zoo layouts for you to explore!Ark Nova is required to use this product
    1–4 players
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  • Dune Imperium Rise of Ix
    Conflict spreads across the Imperium in Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix, the first expansion to the award-winning board game. β€’ Enter the fray as one of three new Great Houses with unique leader abilities. β€’ Acquire technological innovations from the planet Ix for a lasting strategic advantage. β€’ Deploy fearsome dreadnoughts to rule the skies above Arrakis. β€’ Dispatch...
    1–4 players
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  • Dominion - Intrigue 2nd Edition
    Something’s afoot. The steward smiles at you like he has a secret, or like he thinks you have a secret, or like you think he thinks you have a secret. There are secret plots brewing, you’re sure of it. At the very least, there are yours. A passing servant murmurs, β€œThe eggs are on the plate.” You frantically search your...
    2–4 players
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  • Sequence
    Sequence is a board and card game. The board shows all the cards (except for the Jacks) of two (2) standard 52-card decks, laid in a 10 x 10 pattern. The four corners are free spaces and count for all players equally. The players compete to create rows, columns or diagonals of 5 connected checkers placed on the cards that...
    2–4 players
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  • Pass The Pigs Original
    These two little pigs will keep you entertained all day long. Pass the Pigs Original is a classic party game that consists of two pigs you use as dice, a pad, two pencils, and a carrying case. Roll them as many times as you dare on your turn to score points. Just don't roll a "pig out" or an "oinker"....
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  • Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains
    A new stand-alone game from the Forest Shuffle universe. Attract wildlife to your very own version of America's most popular national park. 2-5 Players | 60 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Layering, Multi-Use Cards, Open Drafting, Set Collection Theme: Animals, Card Game, Educational, Environmental A new continent awaits in the Forest Shuffle universe. After exploring...
    2-5 players
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  • Emberleaf
    Rally heroes, reclaim the forest, and restore the Emberlings' sacred homeland. 1-5 Players | 90-120 Mins | Ages 14+ Features: Contracts, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Resource Management Theme: Animals, City Building, Fantasy, Puzzle Description: Emberleaf is a competitive card-dancing and engine-building board game. You must explore the forest, gather resources, clear...
    1-5 players
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  • Ravensburger: Villainous Perfectly Wretched Expansion
    Take on the role of a Disney Villain striving to achieve your devious objective. Discover unique abilities while dealing with twists of fate to your opponents! Play as one of 3 iconic Disney Villains Pete (Mickey Mouse), Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmations) or Mother Gothel (Tangled). Who will triumph in this epic contest of sinister power? This game expansion pack...
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  • Dal Rossi: 18" Walnut Chess Set
    The Dal Rossi: 18" Walnut Chess SetΒ features a 44cm folding inlaid walnut board with elegantly bevelled edges. This exquisite set includes 95mm weighted pieces, providing stability and enhancing your playing experience. The interior of the set is lined with black felt and includes a convenient drawstring pouch for secure chess piece storage.
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  • Hegemony Lead Your Class to Victory
    The Nation is in disarray and a war is waging between the classes. The working class faces a dismantled welfare system, the capitalists are losing their hard-earned profits, the middle class is gradually fading and the state is sinking into a deep deficit. Amidst all this chaos, the only person who can provide guidance is... you. Will you take the...
    2–4 players
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  • Unmatched Battle of Legends Volume 1
    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...
    2–4 players
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  • Sea Salt & Paper: Extra Salt - Mini Expansion
    This mini-expansion for Sea Salt & Paper is presented as a booster pack. It includes 8 new cards with 5 new effects: Jellyfish 1 point for each combination of Swimmer and Jellyfish card. Effect: On their next turn, opposing players can only draw the first card from the deck. They cannot play any cards or end the round. Lobster 1...
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  • Ravensburger: Villainous Despicable Plots Expansion Game
    Unleash your inner villain with the latest addition to our enchanting board game collection, the Despicable Plots Expansion Pack. This captivating game welcomes Gaston, the Horned King, and Lady Tremaine into the ever-expanding universe of Disney Villainous, delivering an unparalleled gaming experience that's both thrilling and strategic.Β  Perfect for fans of strategy and Disney alike, this game offers a unique...
    2-3 players
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  • LEGO Monkey Palace Board Game Parrot Micro Expansion
    Stack brick on brick to build a palace while boosting your income above others. Monkey PalaceΒ is a jungle-themed game of light strategy that incorporates both collaborative and competitive elements. Players must strategically work together to construct the Monkey Palace while competing for the highest brick income and points, all under the watchful gaze of the Monkey. The palace gradually takes...
    2–4 players
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  • Star Wars Imperial Assault - Tyrants of Lothal Expansion
    Expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault. The Empire tightens its grip on Lothal! 2-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  90+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features:Β Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers Theme:Β Expansion for Base-game, Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction, Wargame Description: Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce Tyrants of Lothal,...
    2–6 players
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  • Star Wars Imperial Assault - Heart of the Empire
    Expansion for Star Wars: Imperial Assault. The Heart of the Empire expansion for Imperial Assault welcomes you to Coruscant, capital of the galaxy! 1-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  60-120 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features:Β Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers Theme:Β Expansion for Base-game, Miniatures, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction Description: This globe-spanning metropolis is the home of...
    2–6 players
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  • Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
    Burgle your way to adventure in the deck-building board gameΒ Clank!Β Sneak into an angry dragon's mountain lair to steal precious artifacts. Delve deeper to find more valuable loot. Acquire cards for your deck and watch your thievish abilities grow. Be quick and be quiet. One false step and CLANK! Each careless sound draws the attention of the dragon, and each artifact...
    2–4 players
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  • A Game of Cat & Mouth (By Exploding Kittens)
    Use your magnetic cat's paw to shoot all the balls of one color at the enemy.Β  2 PlayersΒ  |Β  10+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 7+ Features:Β Real-Time Theme:Β Action / Dexterity A fiercely competitive magnet-powered, highly-addicting pinball'ish game from the creators of Exploding Kittens. It's like playing pinball with slingshots - A Cat Paw Slingshot How it Works: Pick it up Pop it...
    2+ players
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  • 5 Minute Mystery
    A real-time, co-op, mystery game.Β  1-6 PlayersΒ  |Β  5-30 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 8+ Features: Cooperative Game, Deduction, Real-Time Theme: Murder/Mystery, Party Game Successful KS campaign with 10k backers From the author of 5 minutes Dungeon Very accessible Quick to play 5 minutes (depends of the case file) Replayability with 20 case file and 36 suspects cards Description: The MacGuffin is...
    2–6 players
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  • Agent Avenue
    A blend of strategic bluffing and set collection in a whimsical spy world. 2-4 Players | 10-20 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Hand Management, Race, Set Collection, Track Movement Theme: Bluffing, Card Game Agent Avenue is a competitive card game for 2-4 players that combines bluffing, strategic set collection, and a race to uncover your opponent's identity. Set in a...
    2–4 players
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  • Dal Rossi: 15" Walnut Backgammon Set
    Experience the Superior Craftsmanship of Dal Rossi Backgammon Sets Discover the exceptional quality of Dal Rossi Backgammon Sets, crafted to perfection for classic games enthusiasts. This elegant set combines functionality with luxury, making it an ideal choice for your home, club, or on-the-go gaming.
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  • Dal Rossi: 14" 3-in-1 Chess/Checkers/Backgammon Set
    Enjoy three classic games in one beautifully crafted set. This Dal Rossi 35cm board easily converts between chess, checkers, and backgammon, offering versatile entertainment for all ages. Designed with a durable wooden finish and neatly stored components, it’s perfect for family game nights or travel.
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  • Mysterium Refresh
    Become a psychic and divine spectral visions to solve the murder of a restless ghost. 3-7 PlayersΒ  |Β  42 MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 10+ Features:Β Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Finale Ending, Hand Management, Pattern Recognition, Storytelling, Voting Theme:Β Deduction, Horror, Murder / Mystery, Party Game Description: In 1922, the ghost of Warwick Manor reaches out to a group of mediums, sending them...
    2–8 players
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  • Hitster The Music Card Game
    Create an instant party with HITSTER! 2-10 Players | 30+ Min Play Time | Ages 16+ Description: The Ultimate Party Game: Turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience with Hitsterβ€”a thrilling party game for adults that combines music and fun Over 300 Iconic Hits: Get ready to groove to the biggest hits of the last 100 years. Hitster offers a...
    2–8 players
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  • Ticket to Ride United Kingdom Expansion
    Place the first rails of the glorious train adventure that all started in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in the 19th century. Learn to master the power of steam to build trains that go faster and farther, develop your technologies, and reach the far cities of Scotland and Ireland before your opponents!Also includes the Pennsylvania map –...
    2–4 players
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  • Timber Town
    In Timber Town, you are a beaver architect, constructing a new town on the riverbank using buildings sent drifting down the river. Timber Town is a 2-player "river drafting" game where players grab tiles from an ever-changing board. Players place their tiles in their towns into the same column from which the tile was drafted, striving to match the objectives...
    2 players
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  • The Witcher: Old World - Mages
    The Witcher: Old World - Mages includes five new characters – mages. Each has a unique miniature, a full set of components that include an individual deck and a player board with an individual specialty. With this expansion, you have 12 characters to choose from, and that's not all. Mages get a board extension and a full deck of Action...
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  • Yahtzee - Classic
    Yahtzee - Classic is a family favourite for over 40 years! Throw the dice to build straights, full houses, or five of a kindβ€”YAHTZEE! Includes 5 dice, a plastic dice cup, score cards, 10 plastic bonus chips, and instructions available in both English and Spanish. Designed for 1 or more players.
    1–4 players
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  • Tokaido
    In Tokaido, you are a traveller in ancient Japan. You will follow the prestigious Tokaidoβ€”a road between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo)β€”as you try to have a rich and fulfilling experience. Pass through magnificent countryside, taste delicious culinary specialties, purchase souvenirs, benefit from the virtues of hot springs, and have unforgettable encounters on your journey. Tokaido features a time-track mechanism in...
    2–4 players
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  • Battleship - Classic
    This Battleship board game is the classic game of naval combat that brings together competition, strategy, and excitement! In head-to-head battle, 2 players search for the enemy's fleet of ships and destroys them one by one. With convenient portable battle cases and realistic looking naval crafts, the Battleship game puts players right in the middle of the action. Players command...
    2 players
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  • The Bears and the Bees
    Help grow the hive to your advantage, but watch out for those pesky bears! 2-5 Players | 30 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Hand Management, Pattern Building, Take That, Tile Placement Theme: Animals, Card Game, Puzzle Description: Come join the Hive! Compete to link honeycomb-shaped cards to the growing hive. The more sides you match, the greater the payoff. Special...
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  • Ticket to Ride: Nordic Countries
    Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries takes you on a Nordic adventure through Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden as you travel to the great Northern cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki, and Stockholm. 2-3 Players | Ages 8+ | 30-60 mins Visit Norway's beautiful fjords and the magnificent mountain scenery on the Rauma Railway. Breathe in the salt air of the busy...
    2-3 players
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  • River Valley Glass Works
    In River Valley Glassworks, you either place a token from your hand onto one of 6 river tiles and collect tokens from one of the two adjacent river tiles, or you take tokens from the lake to replenish your supply. Tokens collected are slotted into your player board according to colour or scarcity. Points are scored based on completed rows...
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  • Sea Salt & Paper: Extra Pepper Expansion
    Extra Pepper adds a flavorful twist to Sea Salt & Paper with 12 new effect cards that change the rules each round! Every game begins with a randomly drawn effect that applies to all players, modifying point values, changing actions, or introducing new conditions. At the end of the round, the effect sticks with one player and continues to affect...
    2–4 players
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  • Pandemic - Legacy Season 2 (Black Edition)
    The world is a mystery after a devastating pandemicβ€”where will your team go?Β  2-4 PlayersΒ  |Β  60+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 14+ Features: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Legacy Game, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Tags, Trading, Variable Player Powers Theme: Environmental, Exploration, Medical, Science Fiction Description: PANDEMIC LEGACY: SEASON 2 Embark on an epic adventure...
    2–4 players
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  • Ark Nova Zoo Map Pack 2
    New zoo layouts challenge your abilities in Ark Nova. 1-4 PlayersΒ  |Β  120 Minutes Expand your collection of Zoo Maps in Ark Nova with the Zoo Map Pack 2! Included you will find 5 new Zoo Map layouts that feature new keywords and Animal Abilities. A reference guide is included to explain the new functions on the Maps. These Zoo...
    1–4 players
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  • Pandemic - The Cure
    Roll dice to defeat four diseases threatening the world. 2-5 PlayersΒ  |Β  30+ MinsΒ  |Β  Ages 8+ Features:Β Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tags, Variable Player Powers Theme:Β Dice, Environmental, Medical Description: In this dice-based version of Pandemic, curing diseases that plague humanity comes down...
    2–6 players
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  • Viticulture Moor Visitors Expansion
    Viticulture is a worker-placement game set in the foothills of Tuscany. The Moor Visitors Expansion, designed by famed designer Uwe Rosenberg (Agricola, Caverna, Patchwork) and Viticulture designers Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone, adds 40 new visitors to any version of Viticulture.
    2–6 players
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  • Unmatched Volume 2
    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...
    2–4 players
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  • Five Crowns Junior
    Five Crowns Junior is a kid-style rummy card game that the whole family will enjoy! Match your hand by colour or number to earn treasure chips! It's educational and fun, teaching critical thinking and maths skills using a simplified version of the award-winning game Five Crowns. It's an addictive family game that provides great interaction for kids and adults! Five...
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  • Vines and Flowers
    Bloom Boom, where vines and flowers find room! 2-4 Players | 30-60 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Connections, Cooperative Game, Open Drafting, Tile Placement Theme: Collectible Components, Puzzle Description: Step into the floral wonderland, dear landscapers! Picture a peaceful flower bed bustling with elegant roses and lively trumpet creepers, each awaiting your skilled care to bring them to full bloom....
    2–4 players
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Competitive Board Games

Test your skills and outplay your opponents with our collection of competitive board games, where strategy, timing, and smart decision-making determine the winner. These games are built around direct competition, rewarding players who can adapt, anticipate moves, and execute well under pressure.

Competitive board games range from tactical head-to-head battles to multi-player contests with shifting alliances and evolving strategies. They are ideal for players who enjoy meaningful choices, challenging opponents, and the satisfaction of a well-earned victory.

Book Hero carries a large range of competitive board games in stock, alongside a wider selection across our catalogue. With fast, reliable shipping across New Zealand, you can get great competitive games delivered quickly and be ready for your next game night.