Boxed games: the outputs of October 2020
Autumn is coming and for fans of board games and comics the end of October means Lucca Comics and Games! While waiting to see how this year's event will be, with all the changes made due to COVID, we can always pass the time by dedicating ourselves to our favorite hobby! I tell you right away that October is a month full of new releases! In fact, I present to you as many as 29 titles that include games for children, investigative games, themed games and some nice tough games for the most demanding palates. Without going any further, here are the news for October 2020 regarding board games.
Arkham Horror LCG: The Innsmouth Conspiracy is available for the buy online
Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle: Defense Against the Dark Arts is available for purchase online
The trauma of the tram is available for purchase online
Marvel Champions LCG: The King in Eterno Kang is available for purchase online
Megacity Oceania is available for purchase online
Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 is available for online purchase
Throw Throw Burrito is available for purchase online
Unstable unicorns is available for online purchase
The Lord of the Rings - Journeys into Middle-earth: Creatures of Darkness is available for purchase online
Deep vents is available for online purchase
The ladybug masquerade ball is available for purchase online
In the kingdom of Fabulantica
Robbi Robot is available for purchase online
Tsuro is available for online purchase
Undo - 600 seconds is available for online purchase
Undo - Expedition with no return is available for purchase online
Hive is available for purchase online
Hive - Carbon is available for online purchase
Hive - Pocket is available for online purchase
Tekhenu is available for purchase online
Kingdom's Candy: Monsters is available for online purchase
Bonfire is available for online purchase
ASMODEE
ARKHAM HORROR LCG: THE CONSPIRACY OF INNSMOUTH
New expansion for the Lowcraft-inspired horror card game. This sixth deluxe expansion adds five new investigators and the opening chapters of a new adventure set in Innsmouth, a location where eerie and mysterious phenomena are occurring.Arkham Horror LCG: The Innsmouth Conspiracy is available for the buy online
HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS BATTLE: DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS
This version of Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle takes the dynamics of magical combat through deckbuilding of its predecessor, but applies it to a competitive context for two players. While Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle is a cooperative title in which Harry and the other wizards battle Death Eaters, here will be two Hogwarts pupils who battle it out, so they can practice for future battles against Voldemort's cruel followers.Harry Potter - Hogwarts Battle: Defense Against the Dark Arts is available for purchase online
THE TRAUMA OF THE TRAM
This title is a fun party game focused on humorous murders. One player will be the tram driver, who will have to decide on which track to travel and run over the passersby, while two teams will try to convince the driver to save "his" passersby and run over his opponents.The trauma of the tram is available for purchase online
MARVEL CHAMPIONS LCG: THE ETERNAL KING KANG
Superheroes will be challenged in the Eternal King Kang scenario. With this expansion scenario, players will face the enemy in different time phases and many different incarnations within three modular match sets for an ever more complete experience with Marvel Champions.Marvel Champions LCG: The King in Eterno Kang is available for purchase online
MEGACITY OCEANIA
In this family title for 2-4 players in which to build a large city on the water, developed in height. Players must obtain and fulfill contracts, but the real peculiarity of this title is the fact that the city is built using 3D pieces and is different and spectacular every time. All players compete in the construction of buildings and parks, but the game is competitive. Also, downtime is reduced by the rule of physically constructing buildings during other players' turns.Megacity Oceania is available for purchase online
PANDEMIC LEGACY: SEASON 0
In Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, the new episode of the famous co-op from Asmodee, the players will be spies in the pay of the CIA in charge, in the middle of the cold war, to investigate a new chemical weapon developed in the Soviet Union, the mysterious "Agent Medusa" . Similar to the first two versions of Pandemic Legacy, this title also offers players new cards, events and rules that will also affect future games, but this time it is not necessary to have completed the scenarios of the first two seasons to play Season 0. This title will be available from 29 October at the Campfires of Lucca Comics and Games and will then be available to the public starting from 3.Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 is available for online purchase
THROW THROW BURRITO
Card-based party game that includes a… dodgeball component! The aim is to try to make a set of cards, discarding and drawing all of them at the same time. Some cards trigger the war with rubber burritos in three different ways. For 2-6 seasoned players aged 7 and up.Throw Throw Burrito is available for purchase online
UNSTABLE UNICORNS
Card-based party game for 2-8 players aged 14 years. Breeding unicorns seems like the ultimate in relaxation, but getting an army of seven will not be easy at all: you will suffer attacks from other players and you will have to make the most of the spells at your disposal.Unstable unicorns is available for online purchase
TRAVEL TO MIDDLE-EARTH: CREATURES OF DARKNESS
This miniature pack adds three new enemies to The Lord of the Rings - Journeys to Middle-earth, a cooperative adventure game set in universe of JRR Tolkien.The Lord of the Rings - Journeys into Middle-earth: Creatures of Darkness is available for purchase online
DV GAMES
DEEP VENTS
Title for 2-4 Player Set Deep in the Ocean: Each player must allow their ecosystem to survive and thrive at the expense of others and despite harsh environmental conditions. Each ecosystem is created by placing hexagonal tiles and then deciding which ones to activate. The last one standing or whoever has the most points after eight rounds wins. The game materials create a beautiful glance. Are you ready for the arduous challenges of survival?Deep vents is available for online purchase
THE MASKED DANCE OF LADYBUGS
Cooperative game for children aged 4 and over. The ladybugs have to prepare for a masquerade ball and be able to get there before the ants. To do this, they must exchange colored dots, consisting of cylinders that can be inserted on the backs of the cute insects. Each ladybug has its own tastes and it is not certain that she likes a certain color: in this case she will not want to exchange it with her partner (the ladybugs are magnetic and can attract and accept the exchange or reject and refuse). Great for involving the whole family, even the little ones.The ladybug masquerade ball is available for purchase online
IN THE FABULANTICA KINGDOM
Game for children from 7 years old with 3D towers to embellish the components. In this bizarre realm, a spell has scattered the inhabitants. Players, 2 to 5, must explore Fabulantica to be the first to find three. To do this, they have various means of transport that allow you to travel across different types of territory.In the kingdom of Fabulantica
ROBBI ROBOT
Robbi Robot is a game available for purchase online cooperative for families in which 2-5 players will have to work together to achieve common goals, chosen by the player who will play Robbi Robot at each turn. This player will have to suggest his movement to the others by saying "beep": the rest of the players will have to find out how far the robot has moved and if it has reached the desired object.Robbi Robot is available for purchase online
TSURO
Abstract game of limited duration for 2-8 players who will have to place tiles to create intricate paths and be able to advance their pawn by hindering others. Whoever manages to stay in the game longer than all opponents wins. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Tsuro is available for online purchase
UNDO - 600 SECONDS
Two new releases for the Undo series, card-based cooperative game in which 2-6 players attempt to change the fate of a newly deceased person by traveling through time and trying to change the choices that led to their untimely demise. 600 Seconds is set in Los Angeles on New Years Eve. A man stands in a skyscraper. Can you keep the year from starting with a tragedy?Undo - 600 seconds is available for online purchase
UNDO - FREE SHIPPING
Tragedy is not in this Undo adventure still happened and should be avoided. Will the Destiny Weavers be able to save the seven brave mountaineers in peril in the Himalayas?Undo - Expedition with no return is available for purchase online
GHENOS GAMES
HIVE
Abstract title for two players in which two groups of insects collide to trap the opposing queen. Each player has 11 tiles with 4 types of insects (ants, grasshoppers, spiders and beetles) that follow different movement rules. Highly replayable, fast and tablatable anywhere.Hive is available for purchase online
HIVE CARBON
This stylish black and white version includes two new types of insects, the ladybug and the mosquito , for a total of 13 tokens per player ..Hive - Carbon is available for online purchase
HIVE POCKET
Pocket version of Hive which, just like the previous one, also includes the ladybug and the mosquito.Hive - Pocket is available for online purchase
MARIPOSAS
After the success of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave is again proposing a title set in the world some animals. This time the protagonists are the butterflies, which in the course of three game turns (seasons) migrate to North America to reproduce and finally return to Mexico to prepare for the cold season. Each player will have to better manage their swarm by collecting flowers and visiting places that grant bonuses. The mechanics are based on movement and collection of sets and the beautiful and colorful material will give a truly spectacular glance!SCYTHE INVADERS FROM AFAR
The first expansion of Scythe is back in the catalog , the highly acclaimed title by Jamey Stegmaier. This expansion introduces the Albion and Togawa factions, bringing the maximum number of players to seven and introducing new automaton cards for solo games.WAR CHEST
War game for 2-4 players based on the mechanics of bag building, which consists in creating a reserve of tokens to be randomly extracted from a bag to carry out game actions. These markers represent both your military units and available actions. This title also lends itself to being played in teams of 4 players. Eight different unit types and numerous possible actions give this medieval wargame a remarkable strategic depth.UNITED GAMES
MY CITY
My City is the new game of master Reiner Knizia, a semi-legacy playable only once, but which includes a campaign with 24 scenarios. However, once the campaign is over, it will be possible to use a special board to continue playing. My City has been nominated for Spiel Des Jahres 2020.THE CREW
This cooperative title by Thomas Sing has been awarded the Kennerspiel Des Jahres 2020 as proof of its strategic quality. In this card game, 2 to 5 players will cooperate to reach the ninth planet. The Crew, originally published by Kosmos, has an approximate duration of about 20 minutes per game.GIOCHIX
PAX PAMIR
Political game set in the 19th century in which some factions are competing for leadership in Afghanistan. Between espionage and intrigue, players will have to form coalitions to gain control of the new state that is forming through a primarily card-based mechanic. A highly interactive title that supports up to 5 players, but can also be played solo.TEKHENU
Tekhenu is the new title by Daniele Tascini set in Ancient Egypt and, once again, based on the mechanics of selecting dice. The dice will be used to perform different actions depending on the value and positioning. In addition, it will be necessary to pay attention to the obelisk: placing a dice in the sun or in the shade can change the value of the gods in your favor in this game with an excellent glance and quality materials. Also playable solo.Tekhenu is available for purchase online
LITTLE ROCKET GAMES
KINGDOM'S CANDY: MONSTERS
In this game for 2-4 players you will play as bad guys with a sweet tooth. Hire funny little monsters and unleash them in the candy kingdom to guarantee your victory!Kingdom's Candy: Monsters is available for online purchase
MS EDIZIONI
MICROMACRO : CRIME CITY
Detective game with 16 cases to be solved by carefully observing the hidden details with the magnifying glass provided in the game. 16 crimes of which you will have to discover the motive and find evidence to arrest the perpetrators. The first case is solved using the game box, the following ones using decks of cards and the city map.TESLA GAMES
BONFIRE
To the delight of many experienced gamers, Stefan Feld is back to striking with this new 1-4 player title set in a fantasy world upon which Twilight has descended. Players play as gnomes who visit various islands to show their goodwill to the Guardians of the Light, so that they deem them worthy enough to rekindle bonfires and chase away the darkness. Your task will be to colonize the cities and prepare them for the return of the Guardians, leading processions and hiring specialist gnomes and elder gnomes. A must for all fans of this great author!Bonfire is available for online purchase