Monthly Archives: March 2011

Five Crowns is rummy, with a twist. A very popular rummy style card game. $39.99

The set collection aspect of rummy is basically the same; with groups of 3 cards in either runs or denominations making a valid meld. The difference is that in each hand the number of cards increases, from 3 cards in the first hand to 13 in the last. The game, therefore, consists of 11 hands. In each of these hands, in addition to the 6 Jokers, there are other wild cards. These are determined by which hand it is. In the first hand 3s are wild in the second hand it’s the 4s, and so on until in the last hand the Kings go wild. This is made easy to remember because the wild card is the same as the total number of cards you hold. (ie. in the first hand 3 cards, 3s are wild). A hand finishes when someone can meld all cards in their hand (after the discard) and, as the designers say, “the game isn’t over ’til the Kings go wild!”

The newest installment in the best-selling Ticket to Ride series of train adventures, Ticket to Ride Europe takes you across the Ocean into the heart of Europe. $119.
More than just a new map to play on, Ticket to Ride Europe offers you brand new gameplay elements including Tunnels, Ferries and Train Stations. We’ve also upgraded you to First-Class accommodations with larger cards, new Train Station game pieces, and a lavishly illustrated gameboard.

Like the Spiel des Jahres winning original that has sold over 320,000 copies worldwide, the game remains elegantly simple, and easy to learn. Ticket to Ride Europe is a complete, new game that does not require the original version and will offer you hours of enjoyment.

In Puerto Rico, you run a large estate in the Antilles. You plant indigo, tobacco, coffee, corn or sugar cane, you transform your harvest in your workshops and factories, and you send it to Europe, eager for exotic products. To do this, you’ll have to invest, build, and attract settlers in your estate. $108

A finalist in the 2002 Deutscher SpielePre awards, Puerto Rico is ranked number one on the internet Top 100 board games list and is getting heaped with praises by users and in reviews. Puerto Rico is clever, it’s a light strategic game that will appeal to casual and advanced gamers. It has a strong theme and is a wonderful gaming experience… definitely recommended.

Contents: 6 game boards, 50 goods, 100 colonists, 8 quarry tiles, 50 plantation tiles, 54 coins, 50 victory point chips, 9 role cards, 50 buildings, 6 ships, and 1 rule booklet, all in a box approximately 30 x 23 x 7 cm

Dominion Intrigue is an ‘intriguing game’ that has become very popular. You are a monarch, like your parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. $112

Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams! You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner. Intrigue adds 25 new Kingdom cards to Dominion. A great game and lots of ‘intrigue’!

Dominion Intrigue adds rules for playing with up to 8 players at two tables or for playing a single game with up to 6 players. 

The classic game of strategic conquest with 3 ways to play, faster gameplay, and updated map and playing pieces.  Includes gameboard, 7 dice, deck of 42 cards, 5 sets of colored units, 5 capitals, 15 cities, parts sheet and instructions.  For 3 to 5 players.  Ages 12+. $106

Quiddler, the short word game is a delightful challenge for rookies and wordsmiths alike. It is the perfect travel game and great for parties too. Quiddler has received over 15 best games awards and has become one of our most popular sellers. $39.99