Vendor: Devir
Type: Board Games
Price: 18.95

Vendor: Ludonova
Type: Board Games
Price: 66.95

On the hill of Al-Sabika in Granada, the Nasrid dynasty created one of the most impressive constructions in history, the Alhambra.

In Sabika, you play the role of one of the Nasrid nobles who contributed to the construction of the towers, gardens, and palaces of this ancient monument. In addition to this honorable task, you have to establish trade routes through Europe and the Maghreb. These routes will provide you with sufficient income to be able to take on the demanding tribute that has been commanded by the Catholic Monarchs. In exchange for your work, you will receive military protection against the various conflicts of the Taifas Kingdom.

Sabika implements a novel mechanism that integrates three interrelated rondels. Each rondel focuses on a different scenario: the construction of the Alhambra, the carving of poems in its halls, and the export of goods along the trade routes. All of this takes place over five eras (rounds), and at the end of the fifth round, the player who has accumulated the most prestige points takes the victory.

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Vendor: Devir
Type: Board Games
Price: 38.95

For generations, harvesting bamboo has brought prosperity to your home. Work, perseverance, balance and prayer have made a small town flourish that has grown at the expense of the cane fields. Today, various clans live in harmony with nature.

In Bamboo, players take on the role of clans that grow bamboo and use the fruits of their labor to take care of their family and thus add happiness points. This is an action management and tile optimization game that is both accessible and deep. With a very careful setting, Bamboo is part of the Kemushi saga, to which Bitoku and Silk also belong.

Bamboo games are made up of 4 years or rounds, which in turn are divided into 4 phases or seasons. On their turns, players will burn incense in temples to seek favor from the spirits, and use bamboo shoots to perform actions such as seeking balance, cooking, home improvement, or managing finances.

Following the doctrines of the home balance discipline allows for better optimization of home tiles, making it a fundamental pillar for progressing through the game. To score balance tiles you must use the balance action and follow the pattern indicated on the tile, which always has something to do with the type of home tiles you get during the game. There are four classes of home tiles: decoration, garden, faith, or useful. Depending on how they place them on their board, players will earn happiness points.

In addition to managing the household, players will need to prepare for when tough times come. To get through the winter, it will be necessary to feed the family members with the tea, rice or ramen that has been prepared and stored in the previous season. And all this without forgetting to honor spirits and ancestors in the temples. The player who has made the largest offering of incense in each sacred space will receive the favor of one of the seven spirits of the forest, as a token of thanks. Spirit tiles, in addition to helping players throughout the game, offer bonus points in the final phase based on the number of different spirits in each player's play area.

With accessible and easy-to-learn rules, Bamboo is a very versatile title that will fit into any shelves. However, behind its apparent simplicity lies great strategic depth, with plenty of options available to players. In addition, Bamboo has an advanced game mode on the back of the personal boards, which will give the games an extra level of demand. Harvest bamboo and find balance in your home to win the game. May the spirits be with you!

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Vendor: Devir
Type: Board Games
Price: 62.95

Vendor: Ediciones Primigenio
Type: Board Games
Price: 84.95

Note: This game is in Spanish. For a preview, English rule can be found here.

Sandstorm has been the capital of the Four Kingdoms since the end of the 200 year war, five generations have raised in this period of peace, and the Four Kingdoms is living the most prosperous times. Your deepest fears have come to life, however, as the legend of the Grugog is true. These terrifying creatures of the sea want to reconquer the land that once belonged to them.

Kingdom Defenders is a competitive Eurogame in which each player takes the role of a brave hero. Players must accomplish missions and deeds as well as defend from the terrible attack of horde Grugog, selecting optimal actions on the board and managing their resources. Whoever has the most fame at the end of the game gains the title of Kingdom Defender.

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Tormenta de arena ha sido la capital de los Cuatro Reinos desde el fin de la guerra de los 200 años, son ya cinco generaciones las que se han criado en este periodo de paz y los Cuatro Reinos viven su época más próspera. Tus más profundos miedos cobran vida, la leyenda de los Grugog es cierta, estas terroríficas criaturas del mar quieren reconquistar la tierra que una vez les perteneció.

Kingdom Defenders es un juego competitivo donde cada jugador encarnará a un valeroso héroe. Seleccionando las acciones óptimas del tablero y gestionando sus recursos los jugadores deberán cumplir misiones, completar gestas y ayudar a defender el ataque de la temible horda Grugog, el jugador con más puntos de fama al final de la partida será el ganador.