Essen 2026 – novelties, Page 4

Diables is a mid-heavy eurogame in which you lead a colla in the spectacular Mediterranean tradition of the Ball de Diables. Manage your troupe of performers, coordinate different types of fireworks, and adapt to evolving events to stage the most breathtaking street performances. Carefully plan your actions to captivate the crowd, build momentum across the parade, and earn the highest...

The Glasgow Train Robbery is a tight, asymmetric cooperative game for two players from Salt & Pepper Games, built around limited communication, escalating tension, and precise coordination. According to the publisher and BGG, one player takes the role of the Coordinator planning the infamous 1963 Glasgow–London heist, while the other acts as the Operator executing actions on the train....

Terrorscape 2 Fatal Funtime transforms an abandoned school into the setting for a terrifying game of survival. This expansion introduces The Do11, a deceptive Killer who stays hidden, fills Survivor decks with pranks, and uses deadly traps to control the battlefield. Survivors gain a new ally in Hubert Cawthon, a horror enthusiast searching for proof of the paranormal. With a chilling new map,...

Terrorscape 2 Insanity Cure expands the horror with a chilling new setting and two unforgettable Killers. Venture into the haunted Asylum, where madness lurks around every corner and escape becomes increasingly difficult. The Doctor uses poison and precision to hunt his victims, while The Nightmare shifts between two forms to manipulate fear and drive Survivors into insanity. Designed for...

Terrorscape 2 Depraved Hunger takes players to the frozen slopes of Snow Mountain, where a deadly predator stalks anyone unfortunate enough to cross its path. This expansion introduces the Wendigo, a fearsome Killer empowered by endless hunger and devastating Frost Breath abilities. Survivors gain a new ally in Officer Brenda Cote, whose determination to protect others drives her into the heart...

The nightmare doesn’t end — it evolves. Terrorscape 2 builds on the original asymmetric horror system with deeper mechanics and expanded strategy. Survivors still hide, scavenge, and plan escape routes or a final stand, while the Killer hunts using sound, deduction, and fear.

Summon the Horsemen, but avoid the apocalypse. Apocalypse is a trick-taking game where the goal is to score the fewest points. Each round, you play cards and influence the Apocalypse tokens at the center of the table. Watch them carefully: if they are all flipped, the rules change and the round descends into chaos! Apocalypse is a redesign of Saika Banrai, adding a 5th suit, a 2 player...

La Cuenta is a fast, interactive card game about a chaotic night out at a tapas bar. Players order tapas, wine, and use various special action cards while trying to avoid being the one who ends up paying the bill. Designed for 3–8 players and played in about 15–20 minutes, it blends set collection, push‑your‑luck, take‑that, and hot‑potato mechanics into a light, humorous experience where the...

Flourishing times in the kingdom! With every card played, the kingdom’s display grows in power – but only your last two cards in hand will score at the end of the round. Will you build up a character’s strength, or go for their victory points? And are the conditions met for a particularly lucrative scoring?

Minikin City is a strategic multi‑purpose card game by Cranio Creations, where every card you play carries two simultaneous effects: its color and value determine round‑by‑round rewards, while its icons and abilities provide end‑game scoring — but only if you’ve placed the required number of Minikins on that card. Across eight fast rounds, players compete for the best reward color, rank their...

Buried Memories is a competitive push‑your‑luck and set‑collection game for 2–4 players, ages 10+, with a playtime of 20–30 minutes. Players reveal and manipulate tiles to gather valuable sets while deciding how far to press their luck before the round ends. With streamlined rules, fast turns, and a tactical focus on timing and risk evaluation, Buried Memories delivers a sharp, replayable...

Your path of vengeance has led you to Sweet Haven, Arizona. You know that the necromancer who has ruined your life has taken over the cemetery as his base of operations and you are going to finish him off at all costs. You face Lord Overkill, a supernatural being, but your prowess as a gambler goes beyond sleight of hand. Channel your magic through poker plays to take out Lord Overkill's...

Welcome to Citadels Duel, a tense head-to-head contest of cunning and ambition. Two rival city planners compete to shape the future of the Citadel, striving to design the district plan that generates the greatest wealth and earns lasting renown. Construct powerful buildings across diverse districts—from bustling Commercial hubs to formidable Military strongholds—while enlisting influential...

World Order is a strategic board game set in the 2010s, where players embody one of four global powers — USA, China, Russia, or the EU. Using diplomacy, economics, and military might, they expand influence, forge alliances, and compete for dominance in a shifting world order. The game blends international relations theory with tense, thematic gameplay to decide who will lead in this new era....

Not standalone expansion for the game Revenant that introduces two new, sophisticated modules. "Reason" introduces a new type of spacecraft to the game, while "Faith" introduces new doctrines.

Kalypso is a tile-laying survival game where players build floating settlements in a world swallowed by the sea. With Earth’s surface lost beneath rising waters, survivors must salvage what they can to endure storms, overcome scarcity, and adapt to a shifting oceanic landscape.  

The horrible Walking Castles are about to invade the peaceful land of Freigard. Gather the most valiant defenders of this enchanted abode and defeat the relentless mechanical monsters!

40 metal coins for Nippon: Zaibatsu.

What happens after a mad scientist rides a sandworm into an asteroid belt? Explore the universe of possible outcomes in the Codenames Sci-Fi pack! Codenames: Sci-Fi Expansion Pack features a themed set of 50 words, carefully chosen to spice up your game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. Simply mix the new cards into the basic set of words, randomly or in whatever ratio you like, or even play...

In the co-operative game Viking Route, your heroes sail a magical Drakkar to the World's Edge and beyond. Influenced by magical ravens sent by Odin to steer your course, and by the winds of Fate, you will face powerful and monstrous creatures out of the Norse mythos to fulfill your quests and prepare you for the final challenge to defeat the greatest enemy of the Gods and prevent Ragnarok!...

The battle of Moytura has begun. As a leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann, spread your influence across the land to succeed in your quest to become High Ruler of Ireland, invoking the powerful deities of the Tuatha Dé Danann to aid you in your cause with their command of water, travel, war, and creation — but the road will not be easy for in your path to legend stand the sinister Fomorians and other...

Create brilliant bargello embroidery in Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points, an easy-to-learn worker placement game in which you hunt for the perfect thread, fulfill intricate commissions, seek out artisan equipment, and create stunning canvases.

Fame and Fable is a fantasy-themed competitive board game for ONE to FOUR players. Use your actions to buy ally and item cards from the market and play these to defeat monsters, complete contracts or disrupt other players.

Avalon: The Riven Veil expansion.