As a European noble with a small amount of land, you have big dreams of becoming a European noble with a significantly larger amount of land. Cleverly use dice to acquire and place unique cubes, manipulate the game state with their special effects, and score as many points as possible by the end of the game. Disclaimer: This game is directly inspired by...
Cubeword is a crossword style game. The game consists of 25 letter cubes packed into a plastic carry case. 24 of the cubes have letters on 5 faces, with one side left blank, with the last cube bearing the numbers 1-6. Each letter appears in one of nine colors. The basic game involves creating a crossword arrangement of words, either by adding cubes...
This is a nicely produced game with sturdy plastic tiles, that are laid out to form pleasing patterns. The aim is to play out tiles so as to score a cuble which happens when the three adjacent numbers form a sum (like 7, 4, 3 which is 3 + 4 = 7). The rules and game play are easy, but keep everyone alert and engaged. There is scope for a little tactical...
Cubyria is a 3D tile-laying game for 2 to 5 players. Players take turns drawing cards which correspond to physical Building Components, and add them to the structure to maximize their point total and stave off the Vizier’s displeasure. The game board is on a rondel/lazy susan so players are able to look at the structure from every angle. Players are...
The world-famous cruiser ship Costa Curiosa is sailing the seas, and as the head chef of the Cucina Curiosa — the restaurant aboard this cruiser — your honorable job is to serve the guests the most delectable foods possible. It's the last day of the journey, and the award-winning lobsters are waiting in their aquarium for their performance. But all of a...
Each player has a wooden bird which flies around the trees. Move your cuckoo around the board, trying to lay an egg in each of the six nests. When a bird reaches a nest, it lays an egg - if the nest part of that player's color is still free. If a cuckoo is thrown on the colored dice, take a chance card. Now the fun really starts. Will your cuckoo be able...
Players take turns placing tiles to connect roads. Straight edge must connect with straight edge and curved edge must connect with curved edge. If a player cannot connect a tile's straight edge to another that is already in play, he/she may use a bridge to connect to a curved edge. The player with the least tiles when no further moves can be made is the...
Culica is a collection of 5 games all played with the same equipment. The game components consist of a 3 inch cube which has a 3 by 3 array of holes in each face, a set of pegs (which fit in the cube holes) of 4 different colours and a black bag. Along with the normal meaning of adjacent, pegs are considered adjacent even if round the corner on an adjacent...
Plot, Draft and Plant. Make your garden thrive! Cultivate is a spatial card-laying game for 1-4 players in which you will draft succulents, house plants, and cacti, then arrange them in your garden. During the game, you’ll create your personal garden by laying and tucking cards, buying and placing trinkets, and covering all those pesky bugs. Score points...