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“Trump cards,” or in English, “playing cards,” can be considered a representative board game. It’s a versatile gaming tool that allows for various games with just a single deck of cards. While the structure of trump cards is the same, there are various forms of them. Some unique products depict scenes from a country’s traditions, animations, movies, and more on ...

The board game “Kingdoms” is set in a medieval fantasy world. While games with titles like “Kingdom” often imply complex structures, this game is relatively straightforward in its rules. Objective of the Game: Build a Wealthy Empire The goal of the game is surprisingly simple—construct a wealthy empire. Victory is achieved by acquiring more gold coins than the other players. ...

“The Settlers of Catan” is a legendary board game, firmly holding its place as a leader in the board game industry since its release in 1995. This time, let’s delve into the story of another board game similar to “The Settlers of Catan.” “The Settlers of the Stone Age” While “The Settlers of Catan” is set against the backdrop of ...

Warhammer, produced by the renowned UK game publisher Games Workshop, is well-known for its diverse game series, particularly in the realm of Sci-Fi miniature games. “Warhammer: Invasion,” born as a board game, is also rooted in wargaming, focusing on war-themed gameplay. Expansive World of Warhammer: The Warhammer universe is incredibly vast, giving rise to various games based on its extensive ...

The board game “Squint” is a party game featuring a quiz format. It involves drawing pictures using various included pieces, and the objective is for other players to guess what has been drawn. The game demands a considerable amount of creativity, requiring players to utilize different pieces included in the board game to draw pictures corresponding to given words. Components ...

“Harry’s Grandslam” is a board game created with baseball as its motif. The creator, “Harry Obst,” immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1957. After working as an interpreter, he attended his first Major League Baseball game in 1958, became deeply fascinated with baseball, and drew inspiration from a game against the Boston Red Sox. In 1962, he released ...

The Civilization expansion pack, “Wisdom and Warfare,” was born from the same diverse memes that gave rise to “Sid Meier’s Civilization,” known for phrases like “Time Machine to the Future” and “You have built a civilization.” Released in 2010, the Civilization board game series is a game based on Sid Meier’s PC game Civilization, offering a simplified version of the ...

The Civilization expansion pack, “Fame and Fortune,” was created based on the diverse memes generated by “Sid Meier’s Civilization,” known for phrases like “Time Machine to the Future” and “You have built a civilization.” Released in 2010, the Civilization board game series is a game based on Sid Meier’s PC game Civilization, with simplified rules. Board Game Civilization Expansion Pack: ...

The board game “Catan,” also known as “The Settlers of Catan,” is a legendary creation in the board gaming world that originated in 1995. Despite being released in 1995, it remains a legendary work, holding the top position in sales and awards in the Euro board game category. Theme of Settling and Building Civilization on the Island of Catan The ...

The board game “Incan Gold” was released in 2006. Designed by Alan R. Moon and Bruno Faidutti, it was translated and released in South Korea in 2015. The game revolves around adventurers seeking ancient Incan artifacts. Players must decide whether to take risks and continue exploring to acquire more treasures or return with the discovered treasure. Game Components: Game Setup: ...

“Hey, That’s My Fish” is a simple board game that uses penguins. The game’s objective is straightforward: to have your penguins collect the most fish. Released in 2003, the game has gained popularity over the years due to its simplicity and adorable components. Game Components: The game components consist of penguin tokens and fish tiles. They are categorized as follows: ...

“Dixit” is a board game released by “Libellud” in 2008. Suitable for ages 6 and up, it falls under the party game genre. It accommodates 3 to 6 players at a time. A Unique Board Game with Pictures: Dixit “Dixit” stands out from other board games as it deviates from the reliance on dice for luck or strategic reading of ...