Become the tycoon of the Uranium Revolution. Nucleum is a demanding, highest-rated heavy euro title where every resource is a consequence, and every action is a trade-off. Master the innovative action system and network building puzzle to forge connections across Saxony. This game offers relentless strategic tension and a true test of your long-term planning ability.

Essential Upgrade: The Nucleum: Energy Research Institute expansion introduces powerful, asymmetric Patron cards and new research tracks, making the game even more specialized and challenging.

Tekhenu is a masterful game of balance and timing. Set in ancient Egypt, the unique mechanic of the rotating Obelisk casts shadows that continuously change the availability and power of your actions. You must achieve perfect equilibrium between the gods and the four Egyptian pillars of society. High complexity (4.07) and constant tactical maneuvering make this an absorbing experience for veteran players.

Essential Upgrade: The Tekhenu: Time of Seth expansion adds a full new temple and priest mechanics, deepening the game’s already rich systems.

Sequencing is Everything. Designed by Tascini, Tabannusi is a testament to strategic sequencing, where the dice drafting mechanic dictates not only the resources you gain but also time progression across the five districts. The game forces you to plan several turns ahead, making it a highly rewarding experience for those who enjoy tightly knit resource management and spatial optimization.

Lead the Realm of the Four Parts. From the Coricancha Temple, you are tasked by the Sapa Inca Pachacuti to expand the Inca Empire. This title is a brutal and brilliant Heavy Euro featuring tight worker placement and an innovative system where the unique abilities of your five worker types (Warrior, Architect, Priest, etc.) are crucial. Strategic placement is everything, as your High Priest’s position dictates your placement costs and access to powerful temple actions. Proving yourself worthy of succession requires mastery of every corner of the vast new empire.

The Apex of Worker-Dice. One of the modern classics in euro design. Teotihuacan is famed for its innovative worker-dice mechanic, where your dice age and upgrade throughout the game, constantly changing the power and availability of your actions. Building the majestic Pyramid of the Sun and mastering your resource tracks is a profound test of strategic planning.

Civilization on the Rise. Step into the ancient realm of Crete and compete for the title of Minos, ultimate leader of the Minoan civilization. Unlike typical conquest games, this title focuses on the art of governance and prosperity. Over just four rounds, you must strategically draft and assign dice to your programming board. Lower-value dice secure stronger actions, but higher values allow you to climb beneficial progress tracks. This clever action programming mechanic, combined with building your unique tableau of decrees, rewards precise, long-term planning. You will build cities and monuments, open trade routes, and fight off outsiders to prove your worthiness.

The Dice Management Puzzle. Tiletum, a highly acclaimed heavy euro from the masters Luciani and Tascini, drops you into the Golden Age of the Renaissance. Journey from Flanders to Venice as a rich merchant, competing to build monumental cathedrals and acquire prestigious contracts. At its core is the unique dice management mechanic where dice have a dual function: fewer resources grant stronger actions, and vice versa. This inverse proportionality drives the game’s challenging strategic depth, rewarding players who master the difficult trade-offs.

Awards & Recognition: Winner of the 2023 JUG Adult Game of the Year and 2022 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Nominee.

The Urban Planning Puzzle. Step back to 19th-century Barcelona, the most densely populated city in Europe, and participate in the creation of the Eixample district. This highly engaging medium-heavy euro by Dani Garcia challenges you to strategically construct city blocks, tram lines, and public services. The core puzzle involves mastering tile placement and pattern building to accommodate citizens and explore the visually striking Modernisme architectural style. Every turn is a careful balance of expansion and resource management, rewarding the most efficient urban planner.

NEW RELEASE 2025! Lead the Warring Kingdoms. Step into the pivotal Warring States Period of Chinese history (circa 260 BCE). As a leader of a noble family, you must earn prestige by installing Governors and gaining favors from rival rulers. The game features a constant strategic tension: you must train soldiers and build fortifications against the threat of nomadic warriors. This strategic blend of area control, resource management, and defense makes Tianxia a challenging and immersive experience.

Worker Placement Innovation. Assume the role of an Archon, guiding your people under the watchful eyes of the Builders, benefactors from beyond the skies. Origins offers a fresh and elegant take on civilization building, cleverly mixing worker placement with dice drafting. Your strategic focus lies in expanding your city with unique building tiles, competing in an arms race, and mastering the climb up the three mighty Zodiac Temples. The game’s unique scoring rewards balance and efficiency, making it a solid, strategic title for players looking to elevate their challenge.