2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Toys & Games

Revelations

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SUGGESTED PRICE: $20.00

AVAILABLE AT: Target and ultraprogames.com

DESCRIPTION

How well do you think you know your loved ones, and how well do they know you? How would you react if you found out that “Your friends think your mom is hot”? Would you feel “Pride”, “Disgust”, or “Amusement”? In this cooperative game, choose the emotion you feel best represents your reaction to a given situation, then try to determine how the other players would feel. Keep track of your empathy and knowledge of each other with the empathy track on the gameboard. At the end of the game, evaluate the level of empathy that you and the other players have toward one another.

  • Discover yourself and loved ones through sassy, steamy, and witty situations
  • An adult party game with over 300 situations to play through!
  • Each game lasts 30 minutes on average
  • Designed for 2 to 8 players, ages 17 and up
  • 106 Situation cards, 48 Voting cards, 10 Emotion cards, 4 Score Cards, 1 Empathy marker, 1 rulebook

 

TableTopics Friendship

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SUGGESTED PRICE: $25.00

AVAILABLE AT: tabletopics.com

DESCRIPTION

Fun conversation for you and your besties

The questions in this edition will have you celebrating your friendships. You’ll appreciate your connection to each other and you’ll be reminded of all the things that made you “besties” in the first place.

You’ll also enjoy the tips and quotes we’ve included. They’re all about friendships—how to make them, how to keep them, and how to strengthen them.

For ages 12 and up
135 Question Cards
4″ x 4″ x 4″ acrylic cube

City of Crowns

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SUGGESTED PRICE: $35.00

AVAILABLE AT: Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Pre-Order now for a November release!

Increase Your Skills in Diplomacy and Rally Support!

In Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, noble allies have responded to the recent attacks against our borders. Only through careful negotiation and diplomacy will these dukes, barons, counts, and margraves offer the aid we so desperately need. Will you be able to muster enough support to once again defend this great city, or will you crumble beneath the weight of indecision and apathy?

Features:

  • Muster support to defend the city!
  • Negotiate with Dukes, Barons, Counts, and Margraves to gain aid!
  • Manage the new Diplomacy attribute to request help from noble allies.
  • Includes new Townsfolk, Outsiders, Paladins, King’s Orders, and King’s Favors.
  • Updated rules for more challenging solo play!
  • Enjoy with 1-4 Players, Ages 12+, in 90-120 minutes.

Components:

  • 1 Diplomat Token
  • 4 Workshops
  • 4 Diplomacy Markers
  • 7 Board Extensions
  • 30 Muster Cards
  • 4 Ally Cards
  • 30 Negotiate Cards
  • 16 Paladin Cards
  • 6 Outsider Cards
  • 8 Townsfolk Cards
  • 5 King’s Favour Cards
  • 2 King’s Order Cards
  • 6 Tomesaga Co-op Cards
  • 1 Illustrated Rulebook

At a Glance

  • Number of Players: 1-4
  • For Ages: 12+
  • Playing Time: 90-120 min

Paladins of the West Kingdom

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SUGGESTED PRICE: $60.00

AVAILABLE AT: Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Paladins of the West Kingdom is set at a turbulent time of West Francia’s story, circa 900 AD. Despite recent efforts to develop the city, outlying townships are still under threat from outsiders. Saracens scout the borders, while Vikings plunder wealth and livestock. Even the Byzantines from the east have shown their darker side. As noble men and women, players must gather workers from the city to defend against enemies, build fortifications and spread the faith throughout the land. Fortunately, you are not alone. In his great wisdom, the King has sent his finest knights to help aid in our efforts. So ready the horses and sharpen the swords. The Paladins are approaching.

The aim of Paladins of the West Kingdom is to be the player with the most victory points (VP) at the game’s end. Points are gained by building outposts and fortifications, commissioning monks, and confronting outsiders. Each round, players will enlist the help of a specific Paladin and gather workers to carry out tasks. As the game progresses, players will slowly increase their faith, strength, and influence. Not only will these affect their final score, but they will also determine the significance of their actions. The game is concluded at the end of the seventh round.

Features:

  • Enlist the help of your Paladins to defend your city from increasing threats
  • Multiple paths to victory, thanks to the Suspicion System, Attribute Tracks, and a wide array of potential Townsfolk and Outsider combinations
  • Just the right amount of player interaction, with no take-that mechanisms
  • Intuitive and easy to use solo play mode

From the designer of Raiders of the North Sea!

Contents

  • 2 Part Main Board
  • 4 Double-sided Player Boards
  • 48 Paladin Cards
  • 32 Townsfolk Cards
  • 36 Outsider Cards
  • 10 King’s Favour Cards (Green Seal)
  • 6 King’s Order Cards (Red Seal)
  • 24 Debt Cards
  • 24 Suspicion Cards
  • 24 Tavern Cards
  • 24 Wall Cards
  • 17 Scheme Cards (For Solo Play)
  • 50 Silver
  • 40 Provisions
  • 1 Start Player Marker
  • 1 Resource Marker (For Solo Play)
  • 22 Labourers
  • 18 Fighters
  • 32 Workshops
  • 28 Outposts
  • 18 Scouts
  • 18 Clerics
  • 28 Monks
  • 28 Jars (4 of each number)
  • 18 Merchants
  • 18 Criminals
  • 12 Attribute Markers (4 of Each Colour)