Essen 2026 – novelties, Page 5

Estate is a competitive worker‑placement game set in the aftermath of the Great War, where players become Noble Leaders tasked with rebuilding their newly granted Estates. Over five Eras, you’ll deploy workers to play cards, gather resources, produce on your growing tableau, and take powerful Era actions, all while adapting to shifting Era Events and racing for public objectives. Each leader’s...

In Drillers, players explore an abandoned mine using their mechs, trying to find and excavate anything useful or valuable left behind by a forgotten mining corporation.

Codenames: Critical Role Adventures is a unique take on Codenames inspired by the Critical Role universe. It reimagines the classic mechanisms players know and love in a fresh, unexpected way, transforming this game into a whole new Codenames experience.

Flip through a frog family photo album, tapdance with a tardigrade, or join a bee family dinner—and do all that without leaving your gaming table with the Cute Critters picture pack. Codenames: Cute Critters Expansion Pack is a playful pack of 40 adorable animal-themed images. Simply mix the new cards into your base game and let these Cute Critters run wild around the main set. Or, if you...

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...

Climate is an expansion for the game Nature. Adapt to temperatures that fluctuate over the ages—from scorching heat to freezing cold—and create epic stories of life on Earth.

FLOE is an adventure‑strategy game where heroes explore icy realms, uncover secrets, sail for treasure, and battle monsters with the help of loyal familiars. Players gather resources, gain allies, build shrines, and manage warmth to survive outside the village. Featuring a fluid region‑to‑region movement system and legacy elements with unlockable content, FLOE offers a mix of exploration,...

Rattlesnake is a fast‑paced two‑player card game set in the Wild West. Players unleash explosive combos and special abilities to outshoot their opponent while dodging incoming fire. Victory goes to the one who survives the showdown longest.

Neoprene playmat 56x50cm  for the game World Order

Altay - Seafarers is the first expansion for Altay - Dawn of Civilization, opening the gates to the seas and the mysteries of the ancient Waterfolk. Long forgotten by history, these enigmatic people could command the waves with their songs and bend the ocean to their will.

In Rebel Princess, the princesses fought off unwarranted marriage proposals from pesky princes. Twenty-eight days later, the princes returned...as zombies! The zombie horde is growing. It began with the princes, but it has spread to the local villagers, the adorable woodland creatures, and even our noble knights! The rebel princesses are the last of us. If they fail, the kingdom will fall...

In Avalon: The Riven Veil, an Arthurian-based area-control and exploration game, you lead mighty factions through the misty veil to discover what awaits on the mystical isle of Avalon. Explore the mists, discover legendary items of power, bond mythic beasts, hunt for the grail, and prepare for war.

Build your Roman colony in the Mediterranean, trade and engage with the Great Harbor of Carthage, construct mighty trading ships to trade with the cities along the Mediterranean, and fight the Cilician pirates in this dice drafting, worker placement game for 2-4 players!

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness - but it seems that the second half of that phrase gets forgotten. As other companies rise up and attempt to compete in the space tourism industry, it has become more important than ever to show the world that Galactic Cruise is the premiere destination for luxurious space cruising. In Galactic Cruise:...

Night is falling across the countryside, and the silhouettes of mysterious figures, bathed in the light of the full moon, pass through the village. Where will the beast appear? Use the situation to your advantage! Eliminate your opponents in this fast-paced and interactive card game! But be careful – the highest-value card can just as easily knock you out as lead you to victory. Do you dare...

Get ready for an exciting cave adventure! Together, you’ll explore a huge cave. Just like in the world-famous video game, dangers await you here, such as monsters! Can you find diamonds and defeat the Endermen before you run out of torches? Discover useful items and make risky decisions. The game features 3 levels. At the start of each round, you’ll decide whether to venture deeper into the...

In the midst of a windswept, snowy landscape, a group of explorers discover a gigantic cave with a massive structure that radiates out from it. Around this Hearth, the Master Founders lay the foundation for what will become The City, home to the powerful Guilds of I C E! Following the directives of the first Founders' Council on the Design of the City, as well as the Requests of the first...

In the midst of a windswept, snowy landscape, a group of explorers discover a gigantic cave with a massive structure that radiates out from it. Around this Hearth, the Master Founders lay the foundation for what will become The City, home to the powerful Guilds of I C E! Following the directives of the first Founders' Council on the Design of the City, as well as the Requests of the first...

The engines are starting to roar! At the starting line, the drivers are getting ready to push the limits of the track, aware of the danger that lies in every turn and knowing that courage is their most valuable asset. In this race, the drivers must balance and manage tire wear and fuel consumption, juggling speed with the conservation of resources. An adrenaline-fueled game of skill and...

You are the founders of a new fox town, constructing buildings and connecting them with trails to create the most profitable settlement. The buildings you choose might create goods or turn them into points. Pick wisely and connect them efficiently to move your goods around your town to earn the most points.

Robo Run is an innovative, cooperative board game for two players that challenges participants to escape a mechanical death trap using instinct, deduction, and silent coordination.

In Mercenaries Wanted you take on the role of a mercenary company leader, recruiting mercenaries to complete jobs for you. Assemble your teams carefully and send them out on assignment to earn the most gold. Between rounds, decide who to keep in your roster, who to promote, and who to let go. Race to complete jobs over several rounds before competing with your promoted mercenaries in a series...

New animals are returning to the zoo. With the expansion Latecomers, the base game Night at the Zoo gains a whole new dimension.