Essen 2026 – novelties, Page 6

Deep beneath the forest's mossy floor, a silent battle for survival unfolds. Underwood draws you into the mysterious realm of fungi, where vast networks of mycelia compete for every inch of precious ground. In this strategic race, only the most resilient will thrive. Expand your colony with cunning and shield your territory from rival species determined to overshadow your growth. It takes a...

Investigators Unveiled Expansion turns every character you meet in the base game into a playable character. Suspects from the main game can now be played as Investigators, bringing it up to a total of 10 playable Investigators for you to choose from. Moreover, it works both ways - with this expansion every Investigator can be also turned into a Suspect. Every game can have a completely...

This expansion comes with three completely new types of Monsters. During setup you can decide which Monster you want to use—the green one from the core box or the green one from the New Monstrosities expansion. You can mix and match, but you should alway stick to having three different colors in the game.In the New Monstrosities expansion, you will find: 7 flying Monster minis on transparent...

Taste of Luxury Upgrade Box is an invitation to make your time with Horror on the Orient Express even more exclusive! New portal minis will be placed on your Landscape tiles for a more immersive experience. They also come with acrylic Essence tokens! Place new Feature Clue minis on Suspects that have something interesting to talk about and enjoy the luxurious looks of your game!

Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game lures you into the luxurious Orient Express in the 1920s, taking you on a dangerous train ride into the realm of the Dreamlands. Everything is against you, from monsters attacking the train to murderous cults hiding among the passengers. Worst of all, an eldritch, blood-thirsty vampire hunting down everything that moves. Horror on the Orient Express:...

All Mine! is a trick‑taking card game for 3–6 players, with a playtime of about 20 minutes. Players compete to win tricks and collect the most valuable gemstone cards while avoiding harmful ones; the game is a light, fast, family‑friendly twist on classic trick‑taking.

In Food Truck Fury, you take on the role of an eccentric food truck cook. Your zany array of equipment and powerful food weapons allow you ultimate control over the city streets, where you will battle and outmaneuver other food truckers to complete jobs, acquire ingredients, and deliver orders to customers. In this game for 1-4 players, clever deck-building and the opportunistic use of...

It’s time to cast the next great animated show...again! A top talent agent like you knows that this season’s hottest new stars are just waiting to be discovered. Audition an all-new cast of characters from hopeful Toons! Will your fresh-faced actors earn this year’s Critic’s Choice award?

Create the most charming town at the foot of Mt Yotei, also known as Ezo Fuji, located in Hokkaido Japan ︎ Expand your land with limited manpower, win bids using potatoes, and develop your town. ︎ There are multiple paths to victory. The person who maximizes the charm of their town and collects the most “Charm Points” wins!

ATRAH plunges you into the deepest, darkest trenches of the ocean … Designed by Johannes Goupy and Jérémy Ducret, this tactical game for 2 to 4 players perfectly blends set collection, area majority, and a volatile stock market economic engine.

Welcome to WHACKTOWN - the city where chaos rules and only the toughest survive! Hit the streets and build your gang. It’s all about influence, respect, and striking first. Some strikes boost your reputation; others bring you trouble. Sometimes they do both.

Job Placement – a tough job! You’re not only trying to land a specific position, but also aiming to fill your own vacancy perfectly. Carefully prepare your application: highlight your strengths, but don’t hide your weaknesses—otherwise, your application ends up in the “P-file.” Never have job applications been this much fun! Chaotic and funny Amazing set of components in high quality

Ikebana is a calm and elegant family game from HUCH! inspired by the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement. Players collect and place flower cards to create harmonious compositions, aiming to balance colors, shapes, and patterns for the highest score. With its accessible rules, gentle pacing, and visually soothing design, Ikebana offers a relaxing yet thoughtful experience for 2–5...

In the eastern United States, the Great Smoky Mountains stretch across a beautiful landscape, home to one of the continents most biodiverse ecosystems. Crisscrossed by rivers and streams, this vibrant region provides a thriving habitat for animals of all sizes.

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....

The Reason expansion adds Science Vessels that let your Crew research corruption and planetary discoveries, turning this knowledge into lasting bonuses for everyone. Faith introduces Paradigms, where players collectively decide how to address emerging issues by siding with one of the Great Houses through their actions, with the final outcome significantly shaping the game for all.

Revenant is a standalone, competitive worker placement game of shifting allegiances, set in the Voidfall universe. Players take on the role of rival admirals coordinating the defense of a fleeing starfleet, and competing to earn influence with the factions that stand to survive the journey.

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...

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...

Terravista is a fast and accessible roll‑and‑write route‑building game from Chilifox Games for 1–6 players, ages 8+, with a playtime of about 15 minutes. Each player works on an asymmetric map, drawing roads to connect olives, oranges, and strawberries to their markets while linking matching market pairs for extra progress. Two custom dice determine which terrain types can be connected each...

A fast-paced card game for everyone. Adapt and "dnup" your game! Quick decision-making, working with combinations, and constantly changing card values create a dynamic game where every round feels different. dnup is based on simple principles, but these constantly evolve during play, forcing you to react to other players and the developments on the table. Be the first to get rid of all your...