In the year 122 Ad the Roman Emperor Hadrian visited the Romance province of Britannia and inspected Rome's military status there. When there he decided that Rome needed a military zone in northern Britain in order to keep the Brigante Tribes under their rule in check and be ready to put down rebellions. Additionally, it was well reasoned that the...
Beyond the Gates of Antares invites us to a time when mankind has evolved into new and diverse species: the strangely powerful NuHumans, masters of the Panhuman Concord; the ape-like Pansimians, the greatest warriors in the whole Galactic Spill; and feral Revers primitive Humans driven by a irrepressible lust for adventure and danger. It is a universe...
Beyond the Rhine: The Campaign for Northwest Europe, September 1944 - April 1945, begins with the German Army reeling from a string of near-fatal defeats, and in full retreat to the safety of the West Wall where it hopes to make a stand. The Allies, flush with victory, believe one more push will bring them home for Christmas. The expected walk-over was not...
In late December 1944, the American 7th Army was overextended throughout the French provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, covering for units drawn northwards towards the vicious fighting around Bastogne. Sensing this weakness, German High Command launched Operation NORDWIND to retake Alsace and the French city of Strasbourg. In early January 1945, after...
The Joy of Chit Chat The Horror of RSP The Tragic Normality of the regular forums Experience BGG from the perspective of one of its most beloved Admins! I will kick Matthew Monin in the ass if he doesn't update the description of this game -Skelebone A summary from the designer: An exciting little game about trying to be the best Octavian one can be. Which...
The Battle of Białołęka took place on 24 and 25 February 1831 in the village of Białołęka, Poland, during the Polish–Russian War 1830–31. The Polish forces defeated the Russians. However, the Polish victory was not decisive and ultimately inconclusive. Białołęka is a small town situated north of Warsaw. The Russian forces in that area, commanded by Ivan...
Biathlon Blast catapults players into the heart-pounding world of biathlon, fusing the adrenaline rush of cross-country skiing with the intense precision of rifle shooting in a strategy-driven board game. Whether you're a seasoned biathlon enthusiast or new to the sport, Biathlon Blast offers an exhilarating journey where you'll master the delicate balance...
Play as a biathlete in an unbearable suspense race. Biathlon Crystal Globe offers you the possibility of competing in all biathlon disciplines (Sprint, Pursuit, Mass Start, Relay, etc.). One day race, season or Championship. Become master of the Crystal Globe! Choose his characteristics, rather very good at shooting or very good at skiing, unless you...
A memory and racing game themed on the German audiobook series "Bibi & Tina". Players race hobby horses over a course of action cards, carrying out the action at each card (eg. jump over or ride in a circle). At the end of the course they use the magnet on the end of the hobby horse's stick to pick up a symbol card that matches on of the four symbols they...
Description from the back of the book: This book is an introduction to the hobby of playing tabletop battles with miniatures. This a fun, interesting and educational pastime for children of all ages. This book traces its roots from games played by H.G. Wells and R.L. Stevenson in their backyards around the turn of the century. Big Battles is meant to be a...
Released toward the end of the Great Depression in 1937, The Big Board, like many games released during this time frame, reflects an America, and the world, pulling itself out of economic chaos. The lure of trading large sums of cash with the possibility of striking it rich ran deep in the collective unconscious across the globe. The box includes 835...