The Quest for El Dorado is a game we really enjoy, so its dice-based counterpart had a lot to live up to. We were curious to see how Reiner Knizia had translated the journey through the jungle onto player sheets and replaced cards with dice. The goal remains familiar—reach the legendary city before your rivals. This time, however, we mark our route with a pencil, and the success of our expedition depends on the available dice results and the supplies we have prepared along the way.
The rats believe the Moon is made of cheese. Having found a comic about space travel in the junkyard, they now have both a destination and enough scientific evidence to start building a rocket. All that remains is to gather materials, stock up on supplies and prepare the crew. First Rat, published in Polish by Nasza Księgarnia as “Pierwszy szczur w kosmosie”, invites us to join this endeavour, although a shared dream soon turns into a contest over who has contributed the most to rat space exploration.
Witchdom is a family card game designed by Michal Peichl and published by Albi. We lead a witch clan, recruit promising apprentices, gather magical ingredients, and brew potions worth victory points. It all comes in an accessible package that is easy to explain while still offering several clever decisions.
“The Elements” is a light card game designed by Filip Barcik and published by Elementorum Studio. Fire, water, earth, and air compete for dominance, while players develop their own card stacks in a race to become the first to create two Elementals.
Muduko returns with another game from its series about warring animals—once again built on a design by Reiner Knizia and enhanced with distinctive illustrations by Piotr Sokołowski. The title Prapuszcza: Ostatnie starcie suggests a climactic entry in this line, although whether it truly marks the end remains to be seen. 😉
White Castle: Duel from Portal Games is a compact two-player strategy game built upon the core ideas of its larger predecessor, The White Castle. This time, however, the experience is tailored exclusively for head-to-head play, with a streamlined structure and a brisk tempo. While the inspiration is unmistakable, several elements have been redesigned to suit the duel-focused format. So—how well does it work? Let’s take a look.
Whispering Woods, published by Muduko, is a title that many board gamers following the international market have been eagerly awaiting. Created by Cristian Bustos and Bernardo Vásquez, this engaging abstract game puts you in the role of animal guardians of the forest, expanding it while fulfilling goals whispered to you by the trees.